Masks

As of March 28, 2025, masks are no longer mandatory in our facilities. If you are feeling unwell, we encourage you to wear a mask and practice healthy habits, including:

  • Clean your hands often using soap and warm water or use alcohol-based hand rub
  • Sneeze or cough into your elbow instead of your hands
  • Stay away from people when feeling sick or who are at higher risk of serious illness

For more information, please read BC Government's guidance on masking.

How to wear a face mask

Watch this video or view the how to wear a face mask poster.

News & Events

woman in the snow

Staying well this winter

As the frost starts to crackle, temperatures fall and winter weather sets in, the season can bring unique challenges—from heavy rain to flooding and power outages. With holiday gatherings underway, preparation becomes even more important to keep everyone healthy and safe.

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Walk-in availability makes it easy for families to get immunized heading into the holiday season

Walk-in availability makes it easy for families to get immunized heading into the holiday season

Now is the best time to get your influenza and COVID-19 immunizations to provide protection as we head into the holiday season and gather with loved ones.

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Reducing barriers and increasing access supports families to get immunized

For physicians Aaron Childs and Sonja Mathes, vaccinating their three children is a matter of course. 

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