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Roots Over Clouds: Escaping the VapeRoots Over Clouds: Escaping the Vape<p>Roots Over Clouds: Escaping the Vape<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=180&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotos<p>New video narrated by Elder Gerry Oleman explores the harms of vaping, industry tricks, nicotine risks and the power of sacred tobacco and connection.<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/Roots-Over-Clouds-675-x450_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Roots-Over-Clouds-675-x450.jpghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5LDB-TTds, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5LDB-TTds
MeaslesMeasles<p>​Measles<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=179&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotosMeasles cases are rising in BC. Learn how you can protect yourself, your children, and your community.<br>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/FNHA-Measles-Cases-Graphic_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/FNHA-Measles-Cases-Graphic.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-population-and-public-health/communicable-disease/measles, https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-population-and-public-health/communicable-disease/measles
Diabetes Awareness MonthDiabetes Awareness Month<p>​Diabetes Awareness Month<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=181&RootFolder=/FeaturedPhotos<p>​If you are living with diabetes, early detection is key to protecting your health. A diabetes diagnosis can be a big change, but being aware helps you to plan to continue living a healthy, full and balanced life.<br></p>https://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/_t/FNHA-Strength-In-Stories-Graphic_jpg.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/FeaturedPhotos/FNHA-Strength-In-Stories-Graphic.jpghttps://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/healthy-living/diabetes, https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/healthy-living/diabetes

 

 

Marking a milestone: The dual name of Cowichan’s new hospitalhttps://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/marking-a-milestone-the-dual-name-of-cowichans-new-hospitalMarking a milestone: The dual name of Cowichan’s new hospital12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/marking-a-milestone-the-dual-name-of-cowichans-new-hospital/DSC03955.JPG?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​On Nov. 12, that vision came to life as Cowichan's new hospital was gifted a name...​<br>
Applications now open for AED program supporting First Nations communities with sudden cardiac arresthttps://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/applications-now-open-for-aed-program-supporting-first-nations-communities-with-sudden-cardiac-arrestApplications now open for AED program supporting First Nations communities with sudden cardiac arrest12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/applications-now-open-for-aed-program-supporting-first-nations-communities-with-sudden-cardiac-arrest/AED-photo.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in BC, with First Nations people among those most at risk. ​<br>
Kecia Larkin: HIV does not define who you arehttps://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/kecia-larkin-hiv-does-not-define-who-you-areKecia Larkin: HIV does not define who you are12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM<img alt="" src="/AboutSite/NewsAndEventsSite/NewsSite/PublishingImages/about/news-and-events/news/kecia-larkin-hiv-does-not-define-who-you-are/Kecia-Larkin.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><p>​To see Kecia Larkin today is to look at a strong Indigenous woman, and a powerful advocate for those living with HIV<br></p>