Stó:lō Health

03/12/2026

🌿 March is Nutrition Month! 🌿
The National Indigenous Diabetes Association is sharing the Healthy Start Nutrition Guide for Pregnancy.

📘 Learn more and access the guide here:https://nada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-HEALTHY-START-NUTRITION-GUIDE-FOR-PREGNANCY-NIDA.pdf
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03/12/2026

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps manage blood sugar, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and prevent or delay complications like amputation, blindness, and kidney disease that may stem from diabetes.

03/12/2026

With so many baby products available in-store and online, it can be hard to know which ones your baby might need. When it comes to sleep, reduce the risks of injury, overheating and even sleep-related infant death by keeping your baby's sleep environment simple.

Learn more about safer sleep for babies: tinyurl.com/2jzmems5

03/06/2026

Did you know colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer? Screening can detect it before it develops, and before there are symptoms. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

If you're ages 50-74 talk to a health care provider about screening today.

Most people can screen with an easy at-home test (F***l Immunochemical Test or FIT).

Learn more: screeningbc.ca/colon

03/06/2026

Menopausal hormone therapies and more diabetes medications and are now available at no cost.

This expanded coverage builds on many other free or low-cost prescriptions already available, like free birth control.

And more is coming – starting April 1, more diabetes-related devices and supplies will also be covered.

If you have MSP (BC's Medical Services Plan), you’re already covered. Just bring your prescription and your BC Services Card to any pharmacy.

03/06/2026

The upcoming Traditional Wellness Mentor Workshop with Muriel Victor is happening on Monday, March 30th from 1 - 3pm. This is a FREE workshop, hosted in the Shxw’éyelhawxt Sacred Space room at the Primary Care Centre in Chilliwack at #104 – 7955 Evans Road.

Muriel will present on spring herbs and ways that we can build up our systems after a stagnant winter. This workshop includes a make-and-take tea, resources, handouts and door prizes. All are welcome.

Click here to register today: chilliwackdivision.checkbox.ca/TWM-Workshop-SpringClean

02/20/2026

The upcoming Traditional Wellness Mentor Workshop with Muriel Victor is happening on Monday, February 23rd from 1 - 3pm. This is a FREE workshop, hosted in the Shxw’éyelhawxt Sacred Space room at the Primary Care Centre in Chilliwack at #104 – 7955 Evans Road.

Muriel will present on the physical and emotional heart as well as provide tools and resources for wellness. This workshop includes a make-and-take tea, resources, handouts and door prizes. All are welcome.

Click here to register today: https://chilliwackdivision.checkbox.ca/twm-workshop---feb-23

09/19/2025

As the weather gets colder, people tend to gather indoors and may become less active, making it easier for respiratory viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) to spread. Fortunately, there are many simple actions we...

09/19/2025

Every child has the right to safe, quality health-care — from the beginning. You can take control and learn about medical care, screenings, and common health concerns for your baby.

tinyurl.com/rkfdtxy2

Baby’s Best Chance provides easy-to-read tips on having a healthy and giving your a good start in life. It also provides you with information on how to take care of your own .

09/16/2025

09/11/2025

The upcoming Traditional Wellness Mentor Workshop with Muriel Victor is happening on Monday, September 29th from 11:00am - 1:00pm. This is a FREE workshop, hosted in the Shxw’éyelhawxt Sacred Space room at the Primary Care Centre in Chilliwack at #104 – 7955 Evans Road.

Muriel will focus on herbs, tools and resources to aid with immunity. This workshop includes a make-and-take tea, resources/handouts and door prizes. All are welcome.

Click here to register today: https://chilliwackdivision.checkbox.ca/twm-workshop---sept-2025

09/11/2025

National🧡Day🧡for🧡Truth🧡and🧡Reconciliation🧡
Join us September 30, 2025, at Coqualeetza Grounds, near the Longhouse
🌿“𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠”
🎤Indigenous guest speakers
🎶Cultural performances
🛍️ 10 Indigenous Vendors
🚚 Food trucks
🧡We encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt
Let’s walk together in honour, truth and reconciliation
September🧡30🧡2025
🕙10am to 2pm
📣 If you are interested in hosting a vendor table at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - "Bridging Hearts: A Step Towards Unity and Healing" kindly fill out the form below.
https://form.jotform.com/252245651899065
There are only a few spots available, we will contact you if you have been selected. Thank you! Any questions, please contact Brooke Metchewais: brooke.metchewais@stolonation.bc.ca