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Do you have an emergency kit prepared? In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. The Health Emergency Management BC team created an Instagram reel to show you what to include in your emergency kit: ow.ly/UJM450EEGPc #EPWeek2021

Positive mental health includes the full range of human emotions—even the uncomfortable ones. Join us for wellness webinars during #MentalHealthWeek (ow.ly/Zums50EwnDq) and check out PHSA's Supporting Our Workforce page for support and resources (ow.ly/nhWo50EwnDp).

It's National Immunization Awareness Week. @ImmunizeBC is your source of information about vaccines including vaccine schedules ow.ly/zNzA50EwCnG #NIAW2021 #VaccinesWork

Join the Provincial Language Service for a virtual town hall for the #Deaf, #Deaf-Blind and #HardofHearing community. April 29, 6-8 p.m. #DeafInterpreters, #ASLInterpreters and CART provided. View in #ASL: ow.ly/zjO650EupUR

Years ago, Paul shared how thankful he was to see his children get married – now he's watching his 5 grandchildren grow up. Paul & Jane help out at many events and share their story in the Korean community. We thank them for their dedication and kindness. #NationalVolunteerWeek

UPDATED: Find out when it's your turn to register for your COVID-19 vaccine by following this schedule. gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated (1/2) #CovidBC

Attention B.C. health care providers! On April 26, the process for booking #ASL interpreters for #Deaf, #Deaf-Blind & #HardofHearing patients is changing. Starting 4/26, book via 604-297-8400/1-877-BC-TALKS or online at plscustomer.phsa.ca

A somber anniversary today - the #ODCrisis was declared a public health emergency 5 yrs ago. #Paramedics #calltakers & #dispatchers face the stark reality of #overdose in every corner of BC, every single day. Please, talk w/ loved ones & don't use alone. #StopOverdose #EndStigma

HEMBC Executive Director John Lavery and @MobileMedicalBC Jamie Carballo discuss #OneYearOfCovid.

One year ago, a record number of people took part in the province-wide "Your story, our future" survey and shared their perspectives and experiences with COVID-19. We are asking you. once again, to share your feedback on how #COVID19 has affected you: ow.ly/QNqa50EkgPv

A shout out to all our #emergency medical #dispatchers & #calltakers - the very first “first responders” who work tirelessly, 24/7 behind the scenes. It’s recognition week for these exceptional people who save lives everyday. Proud of all our hardworking 911 staff. #911BC

BC has paused the use of COVISHIELD and AstraZeneca vaccines in people under the age of 55 until more information is available about rare but serious blood clots. If you recently received the COVISHIELD vaccine and have questions, visit: ow.ly/Xe5X50EdyGg

This is a list of pharmacies for the first roll-out of #COVID19 vaccines in community pharmacies in B.C. If your local pharmacy is already booked, please check again as there should be more vaccines coming soon. bcpharmacy.ca/resource-centr…

Some people with certain health conditions are at higher-risk from COVID-19 and have been identified as “clinically extremely vulnerable” (CEV). People in this group can book their vaccine from March 29 onwards once they receive their letter. gov.bc.ca/cevcovid #CovidBC

Very proud of our colleagues at @BCHealthEM for their work with disaster management planning 👏

The B.C. Drug and Poison Information Centre provides a 24/7 poison line serving B.C. and the Yukon. We are staffed by a team of pharmacists and nurses specializing in poison management. If you have a poison question or emergency, call us at 1-800-567-8911.

Great opportunity to update your emergency kit on a bi-annual basis.

John Lavery (Executive Director) and Jamie Carballo (Planning & Operations Manager) of the MMU HEMBC program are featured in today's article, looking back at #OneYearOfCovid