The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was presented to 10 British Columbians in recognition of their significant contributions and service to fellow citizens.

The government of British Columbia and the BC Medical Association are partnering to improve primary care services and ensure all B.C. citizens who want a family doctor are able to access one by 2015.

British Columbians can now replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card.

A partnership between government of British Columbia and the Heart & Stroke Foundation will provide $2 million to increase public access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), helping to save the lives of victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

On the eve of World AIDS Day, Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced $19.9 million in annual funding for the provincial expansion of a successful pilot program that reduces HIV transmission by ensuring those living with HIV have access to the best care and treatment.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid joined patients and their families today to officially open the new, clinical-support building as part of the B.C. government's investment in the BC Children's and BC Women's redevelopment project.

The government of British Columbia is following through on a commitment made earlier this year to lower the cost of generic drugs for B.C. families.

B.C.'s Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall got their flu shot today to demonstrate the importance of getting vaccinated as part of the provincial influenza immunization campaign.