Media stories for August 13, 2012

Public pools help with summer swelter, but swimmers should beware of infections
Canadian Press
Shelley Beaudet, a senior environmental health officer with Vancouver Coastal Health, says two of the biggest pool-related ailments are infection by cryptosporidium and pseudomonas.

British Columbians critical about their own health
Metro Vancouver
Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical officer with Vancouver Coastal Health, said income level determines many aspects of our lives, which in turn affect health status.