Health Features

Health Features highlight common health concerns that affect British Columbians. They provide an overview of the topic and direct you to related resources and services.

Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find topics that address mental health or substance use information.

Some health features are also available in Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy

When you are pregnant, the safest option is to not drink alcohol or take drugs at all.

Lighten Up Your Holiday Recipes

Choose healthy fats and limit the amount of salt and sugar you use.

Mycobacterium chimaera infection

One of a group of common bacteria that sometimes cause lung infections or severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

BC's provincial health officer has declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. Find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community.