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Monday, March 10, 2014 2:05 PM
Nurse practitioners will be further integrated into the health-care system with legislation introduced that will expand their scope and opportunities.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of World Cancer Day:
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Friday, January 17, 2014 1:00 PM
An international forum held Jan. 15 brought together government and health authority leaders, researchers and international experts to discuss best practices in home care for seniors.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:00 AM
The newly established multi-sector Council to Reduce Elder Abuse held its inaugural meeting on Dec. 13, 2013, marking a key commitment in the provincial strategy to reduce elder abuse.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:32 AM
The annual tradition of the New Year's Baby is always of interest to media and the public. It symbolizes the start of the new year and represents the first of them ore than 43,000 babies that are expected to be born in British Columbia in 2014.
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Monday, December 30, 2013 9:30 AM
Olivia and Ethan were the most popular names for girls and boys born in 2012, according the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency.
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Monday, December 23, 2013 8:30 AM
Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.
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Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:00 AM
Nine new doctors have been hired in rural B.C., thanks to an initiative announced this spring by the provincial government and the BC Medical Association.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013 9:00 AM
Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, patients diagnosed with rare genetic disorders, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), will receive a monthly food subsidy of up to $250 to pay for low-protein foods.
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Monday, November 18, 2013 8:30 AM
Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season.
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