Margaret Moss Health Unit

10/24/2025

Happening tomorrow in Ladysmith!

Dad’s Drop-In — For Dads & Kids!

Dad’s Group is happening this week at LRCA — a relaxed, welcoming space just for dads and their kids aged 0–6.

It’s a great chance to:
Connect with other dads
Let the kids play
Share stories, laughs, and support

Whether you're a first-time dad or have a crew of little ones, you’re welcome here. No registration needed — just drop in!

10/23/2025

Check out the calendar for what to expect in November for Baby Talk. Looking forward to seeing you all Tuesdays (except November 11) from 10-11:30am at Margaret Moss Health Unit!

Have an idea for a baby talk group chat or theme? Drop it below in the comments!

10/22/2025

You ARE doing an incredible job.

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

We are SO excited to see the new urgent and primary care centre open right here in Duncan! Check out the post for more information.

People in and around Duncan now have better access to team-based primary care.

The new Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre is now open, bringing health services together in one place for easier access to care.

Patients and families will benefit from:

- Same-day urgent care by appointment
- Team-based care from doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers
- Access to mental health and substance use support

Call 1-833-688-8722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week, to book an appointment.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/74SG50XfXgV

10/16/2025

Please note that this year our influenza and COVID-19 vaccine clinics will return to our health units! These clinics will be available for those 6 month to 11 years old. Adult appointments (12+) available through your invitation link.

Margaret Moss Health Unit will have influenza/COVID-19 clinics Tuesday afternoons and all day Saturdays. Limited parking available on site as well as street parking.

Quw'utsun Secondary Youth Health Centre will have influenza/COVID-19 clinics all day Wednesdays. Parking is available in the overflow parking lot for the library.

If you have not registered to receive your invitation to book, head on over to

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10/16/2025

The Pregnancy HUB is thrilled to announce the addition of four new recorded classes now available on our website!

These recorded classes were made possible thanks to the generous support of our Giving Tuesday donors from December 2024 — and we’re so grateful for their contributions.

Each class is presented by a Registered Dietician and designed to help you feel more confident and informed about nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. You’ll also learn how to prepare food safely, shop smart, and create easy, affordable meals for your family.

10/15/2025

📣New Parenting Workshop Alert! 📣

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲

This workshop provides: valuable insights into infant language learning. Parents and caregivers can learn practical, evidence-based techniques to foster your child’s language skills during these pivotal early years. Recommended for caregivers of children aged 0-2.

⏰Wed. November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍Online Workshop
📝Register here: www.parentsupportbc.ca/workshops

10/15/2025

Check out October's delicious menu for the free hot lunch over at CMHA Youth Centre at 360 Festubert Street!

Youth 12-18 are welcome to drop by our Youth Centre at 360 Festubert Street for a free hot lunch Monday to Friday. Check out our menu for October!

Thank you to Khowutzun Forest Services for their generous support of this program. 🙏🙌🏼🫶🏻

Khowutzun Forest Services

10/15/2025

Canada is crowdsourcing respiratory season surveillance. You can help!

Join FluWatchers, a volunteer program that tracks how the flu, RSV and COVID-19 spread across Canada.

It’s quick and easy, just 15 seconds a week via a secure and anonymous portal.

You’ll get a short email asking if anyone in your household had a cough or fever. Your answers will help public health experts spot outbreaks early and plan better responses.

Anyone can join and you can report for your whole household.

Sign up today and be part of the movement to keep Canadians healthy: https://ow.ly/11JQ50WT3GI

10/11/2025

Are you wondering about the postpartum experience?

Do you have questions about what to expect after you give birth?

Join The Pregnancy HUB on Wednesday June 25th, for a FREE 1-hour class on your body after birth!

You can register by visiting our website, or by sending us a DM!

10/10/2025

Please note that we are closed Monday October 13th for Thanksgiving holiday. There will be a nurse available for immediate postpartum needs, however our STI, youth, and immunization services are unavailable.