Nanaimo Public Health

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Drivers: slow down where kids live, learn and play. Driving at lower speeds gives you more time to react and reduces the risk of severe injuries if a crash happens. Learn how we can create . parachute.ca/safekidsweek

06/03/2026

Most child pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths occur during the after-school hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Learn more: parachute.ca/safekidsweek

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

How many times a day do you see alcohol? It may be more than you think.
Start noticing the impact that seeing alcohol everywhere may have on your life. Learn more at See Alcohol Differently | Alcohol Awareness Campaign. https://seealcoholdifferently.ca/

05/12/2026

Get trusted pregnancy guidance by text. Island Health provides free access to SmartParent - text messages timed to your pregnancy or your baby’s age. Text SMARTPARENT to 12323 to join. More info at Home - https://smartparentcanada.ca/

05/08/2026

Not sure if you or your child are up to date on the HPV vaccine?
The vaccine is recommended and free for people:
• 9 to 26 years of age (inclusive)
• 27 to 45 years of age (inclusive) who are:
o Men who identify as gay or bis*xual or have s*x with men
o Two-Spirit, transgender and/or non-binary
o Living with HIV
• Who were treated for abnormal changes to the cervix after a colposcopy on or after July 31, 2025.

Talk to your health-care provider, pharmacy or public health unit to book.
Get started: https://ow.ly/wYtg50YT0aA

05/07/2026

All people who are pregnant and their families can get support from Public Health Nurses throughout their pregnancy and after – register at www.islandhealth.ca/pregnancy

To all of our incredible existing partners, and to those who have newly joined our global movement - thank you

Thank you for standing with us, for lending your voices, sharing your stories, hosting events, sparking conversations, and helping shine a light on maternal mental health for

Because of this community, millions more people are hearing a message that matters: no mother should suffer in silence

But our work doesn’t end here. This movement continues, and so does our call to action. Let’s keep using our voices, our platforms, and our collective influence to drive awareness, challenge stigma, and create meaningful change for mothers and families everywhere

It’s not quite over yet… head to our website (link in bio) to explore the full list of events still taking place in honour of and Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

Together, our voices are powerful. Together, we create change. Together, we are stronger