North Vancouver Island Public Health

09/08/2026

Looking after yourself during pregnancy and post-partum is important. Our team is here to support and listen, and help you get connected with other services if you need them.

Your mental health matters during and after pregnancy.

Make sure to recognize these signs and seek support early:
- feeling sad
- lack of energy and motivation
- excessive worrying
- Sleeping or eating too much or too little
- difficulty in making decisions
- feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness
- non-specific body aches or pains

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

Words matter. So does how we make people feel. 💜
The language we use can shape a conversation. It can help someone feel heard and respected, or judged and shut down.
This International Overdose Awareness Day, take a moment to reflect on the words we use when talking about substance use and overdose.
Remember someone you’ve lost to drug poisoning. Share a memory, message or tribute on the Memory Wall.

08/26/2026

A reminder that Jessica, a local Lactation Consultant, will be at Promising Babies tomorrow. Bring your questions about all things infant feeding related, or just come by for a coffee and some social time!

🍼 Breastfeeding Info Session 🍼

No matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey, join us at Robert Scott School for a special session with Jessica, a trained lactation consultant.

✨ Bring your questions, or just come by for coffee, snacks, and a chat! See you there!

08/25/2026

Happening today!

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

Rabies remains uncommon in B.C., and public health experts closely monitor trends across the province. Finding a single rabies-positive bat does not indicate an unusual event, as bats are a natural part of our local ecosystem and a small number may carry rabies.
There are currently no known rabies cases in humans in BC. The last human case of rabies in BC was in 2019.
The best protection is prevention: ✅ Do not handle bats. ✅ Keep pets' rabies vaccinations up to date. ✅ Seek medical advice if you think a person may have had contact with a bat.
For more information, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website Rabies. https://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/rabies
If you have come into DIRECT CONTACT with a bat please contact your health care provider or Island Health’s North Island Communicable Disease Hub at 250-331-8555 See less

08/21/2026

📍 Port McNeill Public Health Has Moved!
Port McNeill Public Health is now settled into its new location in the building adjacent to the Port McNeill Primary Care Centre.
Please note that only Public Health staff have moved. The Primary Care Centre, its physicians, and staff (e.g., Primary Care Nurse, Social Worker) have not relocated and continue to operate from their current location.
Island Health
https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/health-unit-locations/port-mcneill-health-unit