Healthy Living

Island Health is committed to working closely with the communities we serve. 

Healthy Communities program has four teams that carry out various health promotion activities across the island: 

  1. Public Health Dietitians – Food and Nutrition team
  2. School Health Promoters – Healthy Schools team
  3. Community Health Promoters – Community Development team
  4. Injury Prevention Specialists – Injury Prevention team

Learn more about different healthy living initiatives and resources by choosing the links below.

Information for community members about services available to support local community health initiatives.

Community health networks are key partners of Island Health and provide spaces for collaboration across communities.

Healthy communities support healthy people. We provide tools and resources to help communities prepare for climate change, create safer spaces and prevent injuries.

Island Health works as a partner with K-12 schools, school districts and communities for school-based health and well-being.

Caring for your child’s health involves all the information provided here about physical and emotional development and nurturing.

This section shows some of the ways you can help your child reach and maintain good health.

Caring for your child’s health includes physical and emotional development and nurturing.

Here you will find information on caring for your 6-month to 3-year-old child.

There are many ways you can keep your toddler safe from physical harm.