Margaret Moss Health Unit

04/30/2026

It's gonna be May.. tomorrow! Take a look at what exciting topics we have planned. Open to all families with their kiddos ages approximately 0-12 months old (sorry no big sibs at this time). Pregnant people welcome! Happening every Tuesday from 10-11:30am at Margaret Moss Health Unit! Can't wait to see you all soon.

Have any ideas for future baby talk sessions? Drop a comment below!

04/30/2026

There are several parenting workshops coming up in May from Cowichan Valley Youth Services Society around the valley. Need of some support or more understanding of your youth? Checkout the following post and link on topics and how to register https://www.cvyouth.ca/workshops

Parenting Teens Workshops are coming to Chemainus this May!

Four practical sessions led by our Youth & Family Counsellors on today’s biggest teen challenges.

Register at cvyouth.ca/workshops

Or for more information, reach out to our office by sending a direct message, or call: 250-748-0232, or send us an email: office@cvyouth.ca

04/24/2026

Check out this opportunity for parents and caregivers of youth to learn about youth va**ng and ni****ne use at Quw'utsun Secondary School.

04/24/2026

What a great opportunity for youth. Check out the post and link within for more information on the Step Up Youth program from Island Health.

Do you know a youth looking to grow and explore future career paths?

Youth volunteers Ava, Eren, Liv, Sierra and their fellow student volunteers are making a meaningful impact through the Step Up Youth program. From supporting patients to exploring future careers in healthcare, they’re showing what’s possible close to home.

Applications for fall intake are open until May 15. Apply today! islandhealth.ca/stepupyouth

Read more about their experience as the first group of volunteers in Port McNeill: https://ow.ly/jQOA50YP720

04/24/2026

Reminder that we are currently arranging and offering grade 6 school immunizations and this year consent is done online! If you have a child that attends grade 6 in the Cowichan Valley and you want to let us know your wishes, please fill out the online consent form located at https://www.immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca/s/

Did you know that we have changed the process we obtain your consent or refusal for grade 6 school based immunizations? This year we are offering a way to digitally consent or refuse! Letters have been sent home about this change through your child's school. You may also have received it by email.

If you have a child in grade 6 that attends a school in the Cowichan Valley and are wanting to share your wishes for your grade 6 child's vaccinations, please follow the instructions below by scanning the QR code or heading over to https://immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca/s/
You will need both your and your child's personal health number (PHN) to complete the consent.

**Please note that is ONLY an option for grade 6 students at this time**

If you have any questions at all, please call the health unit at 250-709-3050 and ask to speak to a nurse.

04/23/2026

Come see us this morning from 9:00-11:30am for some confidential, inclusive testing.

04/23/2026

Exciting to see an extra day added for Lake Cowichan Strong Start! Check out the poster for more information.

Exciting news, Cowichan Lake families! 🌈

Starting in May our StrongStart classroom at Palsson Elementary School will be opening for an additional day each week.

That's right - you can now join Miss Chelsea for some learning and fun on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am-11:30am! ☀️

04/22/2026

We are so grateful for our volunteers that support our work here at Margaret Moss Health Unit.

04/17/2026

Check out the Parent-Child Mother Goose schedule for the spring!

04/16/2026

Have you wondered how you will know if your in labour?

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if your experiencing pre-labour or true labour!

Signs you are experiencing pre-labour include:
- Contractions that are:
not at regular intervals
vary in length
stay the same or become weaker
felt in the lower belly
most uncomfortable when moving

- Your cervix remains Closed

- No pinkish discharge (“show”)

Signs you are experiencing true labour include:
- Contractions that are:
at regular intervals
become longer
become stronger
felt in the belly, lower back or thighs
will occur at rest and with movement

- Your cervix thins and shortens (“effaces”) and opens (“dilates”)

- May be “show” or leaking amniotic fluid

Source: Baby's Best Chance

04/09/2026

Are you concerned for a young person in your life? Wondering how to support a teen who struggles with self-harm?

"Understanding Youth Self-Harm" is a valuable workshop we're offering next Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:15–8:15 pm at the Kerry Park Curling Centre in Mill Bay.

Learn how to recognize signs, understand contributing factors, and respond safely and supportively to young people who self-harm.

This event is open to parents & caregivers of teens, teachers, and anyone who mentors youth.

For more information and to reserve your spot:
https://www.cvyouth.ca/event-details/understanding-youth-self-harm-mill-bay-2