Margaret Moss Health Unit

03/19/2026

Need support around the phone battles with your youth? Check out this information session from Cowichan Valley Youth Services Society happening March 25th from 6-8pm. See the post for more information and how to register.

Tired of phone battles? Discover how teen brains work with dopamine and screens—and get 3 simple strategies to boost motivation and connection at home. Join Cowichan Valley Youth Services for brain science that actually helps parents.

03/18/2026

Looking for some free prenatal infant feeding information in a supportive, inclusive environment? Check out our free prenatal infant feeding class! This takes place at Margaret Moss Health Unit twice a month on Thursday mornings.

Check out the poster for more information and call the unit at 250-709-3050 to register.

03/18/2026

Looking for something to do with your little ones aged 0-2 years? Check out this Parent-Child Mother Goose program taking place at Clements Centre and starting April 1st!

Mother Goose with CCRR is coming up soon! We’re so excited to be hosting our first Mother Goose sessions.

This is a drop-in program with a maximum of 12 babies per session, for ages 0–2. Sessions run from 10:00–11:00 AM.

More information is available on the poster below. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me directly at infoccrr@clementscentre.org

03/12/2026

Hi, we hope your day is going well. We have 2 more (free) events happening in March for parents and caregivers to connect and learn. "Parenting when anxiety shows up as anger" is happening online on March 25th and "Parenting when our kids are struggling with their mental health" is happening in-person in Duncan. We hope you will join us. For more information about what to expect, and what you learn, go to: familysmart.ca/events

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.

03/04/2026

Happening tonight!

Our first Parenting Teens Workshop in Duncan is TOMORROW! There's still time to sign up.

Is your teen often tense, overwhelmed, or shut down—and you’re not sure how to help? Join us March 4, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. for a practical, brain‑based evening: Understanding Teen Anxiety: Brains, Screens and Coping Skills. Learn simple tools to support your youth at home.

Reserve your spot: https://www.cvyouth.ca/event-details/understanding-teen-anxiety-brains-screens-and-coping-skills-duncan-2

Or reach out to our office: 250-748-0232 or email: office@cvyouth.ca

02/26/2026

March is coming up and we have some exciting stuff planned for Baby Talk at the unit. Check out the poster to see which topics we will be casually discussing and what guest speakers to anticipate, including our one year celebration!

02/26/2026

Please note this recall of Kendamil brand Infant Formula with whole milk recalled due to cereulide toxin. Do not consume. Check out the post for more information or head to https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/kendamil-brand-infant-formula-whole-milk-recalled-due-cereulide-toxin

02/26/2026

Hwialusmutul' Community Health has a NEW PROGRAM!✨

Join Community Health Nurses, Nilak and Olvie for Prenatal Classes - starting March 11, 2026!

• Wednesdays, from 10:00am–12:00pm
• March 11, 2026 - April 29, 2026
• Cowichan Tribes Youth Services (471 Whistler St)

Bring your partner, a family member, or another birth support person to learn:

• Prenatal care & stages of labour
• Movement & mind–body–spirit wellness
• Birth partner support
• Available birth options
• Newborn care & breastfeeding
• Postpartum care
• Traditional ways of being & birthing

To register, please contact Nilak or Olvie at Hwialusmutul' Community Health at (250) 715-1024 or Health@cowichantribes.com

Join anytime during the 8-week program, or sign up for the next series in July or September! 🧡

02/26/2026

Looking for a free virtual information session to support your parenting? Check out this one offered by the Integrated Child and Youth Team. To register, scan the QR code or email ICYCowichan@islandhealth.ca

02/26/2026

Research shows that early connection with safe, reliable, and accessible prenatal care is linked to healthier pregnancies, births, and early parenting experiences.

Call Island Health to talk to a Public Health Nurse about how the free Right From the Start program can support you and your family during pregnancy and early childhood. If you are local to our area, please call us at 250-709-3050. Visit https://islandhealth.ca/pregnancy

02/25/2026

Can you believe its been one year since we launched Baby Talk at Margaret Moss Health Unit?! We have loved welcoming you all to the unit each and every Tuesday to connect. Cheers to many more years to come!

If you have any ideas for conversation topics over the next couple months, pop them in the comment box below!