Health - Health Promotion / Prevention
Health Nurse Program (Campbell River Young Parents' Program)
A designated Public Health Nurse is connected with the Campbell River Young Parents' Program and makes individual appointments for immunizations and health information as needed. An Infant Development Consultant visits the centre each month to connect with parents and offer support and information. more info
Healthy Living Schools
Our team of Prevention Educational Leaders works with school districts to help children (and their families) understand that what they eat, their level of activity, whether they smoke, and if they protect themselves from the sun all have an impact on their health and well being.more info
Hi5Living / Graduation Transitions
Helps teens and young adults sort through the sometimes confusing messages that they may receive about cancer from the media or their peers.more info
Run to Quit
Run to Quit pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. The program greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while encouraging increased physical activity.more info
Sun Safe Daycares/Pre-Schools
The Sun Safety initiative recognizes those preschool and daycare facilities in BC that have instituted measures to help protect children from harmful exposure to the sun.more info
TOPS
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support group. Weekly meetings provide peer support and include a weigh-in and educational programs centered around nutrition and exercise as well as contests and fun activities.more info