Medical Tips for You & Your Kids | Mayne Island Health Centre Association

The information on this page has been provided by the Mayne Island Medical Team and other credible sources

Foundry Victoria

The Victoria Youth Clinic was started in 1998 as a non-profit organization that provided integrated and comprehensive primary health care services, including mental health and addiction care for youth aged 12 to 24 years. In 2017, we became the lead agency of Foundry Victoria and connected with a province-wide network of youth health centers. We have grown to a big team of dedicated and skilled youth-focused professionals that includes doctors, nurses, counselors, outreach workers, peer support workers, and administrative staff.

BC Cancer Agency – Patient Handout Search

Click here to search for patient handouts on topics such as symptoms, nutrition, treatment and more.

Self referral for mental health counselling:

While a doctor/nurse practitioner referral is preferred for Island Health counselling services, it is not essential. Any island resident who feels they need counselling from a no cost clinical counsellor but do not have a doctor or nurse practitioner, can do so by calling our island clinical counsellor Ann Hadaway 1-250-588-6813 or email ann.hadaway@viha.ca

Self- referral by appointment for cervical cancer screen

– PAP test, STI testing, Contraception and more … https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/clinic/

CanScreenBC – is the first clinic dedicated exclusively to cancer screening in BC, offering publicly funded cancer screening to all BC residents.

Common Mental Health Myths and Misconceptions – Mental Health Commission of Canada Click here for more information

What is Gentle Parenting

Unlike overly rigid or lax parenting styles, gentle parenting has very few drawbacks and rarely has a negative impact on children’s mental health. Instead, the compassionate, understanding elements of gentle parenting foster positive traits that help kids develop socially while also establishing appropriate guidelines to encourage positive behavior. Here is a closer look at gentle parenting including its benefits and what sets it apart.

Mental Health and Substance Use Support Resources and Services for Mayne Island Click here to view the list of services

Beginning June 1, 2023, B.C. residents can get assessed by a pharmacist for 21 minor ailments and get prescriptions for contraceptives. You may get a prescription, advice for self-care or to see another health care professional for further assessment. Click here for more information.

Preparing a Family Emergency Kit

Dementia in Canada – an article by 3rd year UBC Medical Student, Rowan Laird

Cervical Health
Free contraceptives beginning 1 April: Information for doctors | British Columbia Medical Journal
About Medications and what your Pharmacist can do
New from the Gov’t of BC , Ministry of Health Feb 9th 2023 Mental Health and Addictions
Changing How we think about Alcohol – an article by 3rd year medical student, Julia Vander Heiden can be viewed here.

Salt Spring Island Community Services:

Medical Health Officers recommend influenza vaccine for children:

Cases of flu and respiratory illness in children are soaring. Two things to do: Get you & your family the flu shot & COVID-19 booster and mask up in crowded spaces ie holiday gatherings, concerts, travelling in airports and buses. Let’s keep our kids safe.