How to talk to teens about drugs and other substances

4 minutes

Have the talks, reduce the risks

When we talk to teens about the importance of wearing a seatbelt, it's not because we are expecting a car crash. We do it because we want them to be as safe as possible.

Teens who understand how seatbelts can reduce the risk of injuries or death are not more likely to speed or drive dangerously. But they are more likely to take steps to be safe in a vehicle.

Just like we talk to teens about driving, it’s important to talk to teens about drugs and other substances, and how to reduce the risks.

Lumby Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic (Wednesdays)

Lumby Health Unit is running a sexual and reproductive health clinic every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. The clinic offers:

  • Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and urinary tract infections (UTI) 
  • Pap smear testing
  • Pregnancy testing & pregnancy options counselling 
  • Birth control and emergency contraception (Plan B) 

Call the Lumby Health Unit 250-547-9741 in advance or on a Wednesday to book an appointment.

Partnerships bring additional maternity care to Vernon

4 minutes

Interior Health (IH) is partnering with health organizations in the Vernon area to offer greater access to maternity care services in the community.

The Orchard Maternity Vernon (OMV) clinic, located at the Vernon Health Unit at 1440 14th Avenue, is providing prenatal care to low-risk pregnancies through the first six to eight weeks following the baby’s birth.

Vernon Baby Talk - Buckle Up Baby

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

This session is called Buckle Up Baby.

A review of car seat safety. Understand the safe us of infant carriers and avoid common errors.

Vernon Baby Talk - Hearing

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

This session is called Hearing. 

Learn about the importance of a baby’s ears and how hearing plays a big role in language development. Information will be shared about the free hearing screening services that are available in Vernon.

Vernon Baby Talk - Your Core and Pelvic Floor

Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

This session is called Your Core and Pelvic Floor.

“Is it normal to pee when I sneeze?” “Is there more I should be doing than just Kegels?” These questions and more will be answered as we explore physical recovery after birth. Be prepared for some hands-on practice of helpful exercises!