Physical Health
Below is information about how to maintain physical health at home and out in the world.
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Educational guide on the heimlich maneuver
Dr. Mary Williams, R.N. D.C. of CPRCertified.com has created a free comprehensive guide on how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver and why it is an important skill to learn....
Why you should teach your child CPR
Dr. Mary Williams, R.N. D.C. of CPRCertified.com has created a free comprehensive guide on how to educate your child on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and why it is important. Website: https://www.cprcertified.com/teaching-your-child-cpr-could-save-your-life
Treatment Coverage and Benefits for Veterans
Veterans Affairs of Canada (VAC) offers comprehensive benefits to veterans. If you qualify for the Treatment Benefits program, you will receive a VAC healthcare card. This healthcare card provides coverage for such things as home health or hospital services, nursing...
Veteran Rehabilitation Services
The VAC provides rehabilitation services to veterans. Rehabilitation services can improve your health and help you adjust to life at home, in your community or at work. Depending on your circumstances and needs, health professionals and other service providers can...
Veterans Emergency Fund
The Veterans Emergency Fund provides prompt financial support to Veterans, their families, and survivors, who are facing an unforeseen financial emergency that is threatening their health and well-being. The Veterans Emergency Fund can cover essentials such as food,...
Health-Related Travel Expense Reimbursement for Veterans
The government of Canada (VAC) offers reimbursement to veterans for health-related travel expenses. Health-related travel costs include items such as transportation, parking, meals, lodging, out of province travel and, when required, an escort to accompany you if you...
Victoria Persons With HIV/AIDS Society
VPWAS is an organization which offers advocacy services, peer support, a positive living program (variety of events and activities), community referrals, treatment information, computer access, and a movie library. This community is for individuals living with AIDS...
BRIDGE adult day program
Building Respect, Inspiring Dreams, Gaining Energy (BRIDGE) Centre has an adult day program for individuals 19+ who experience mental health issues in addition to cognitive impairment. This program meets three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from...
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day Program
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program is provided by the First Nations Health Authority. This program provides virtual doctor appointments free of charge to members of BC First Nations. This service is run though an online application called Zoom, which is...