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Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:00 AM
In recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week, November 17 to 21, Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement today:
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of awareness campaigns that aim to bring attention to lung health this month.
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Monday, November 10, 2014 10:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, who has announced that he will be retiring as of March 31, 2015.
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:05 AM
PharmaCare, B.C.'s public drug plan, stands to save millions of dollars after a review of evidence lead the plan to change its coverage of a class of diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor drugs.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:30 PM
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In recognition of Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced a $4.5-million grant through the Provincial Health Services Authority to the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility for programs to help prevent falls and hip fractures in older adults and enhance mobility though early intervention.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 9:00 AM
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Internationally educated practitioners within the nursing community will have access to a more streamlined assessment process to support their entry into the B.C. workforce.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:35 AM
Groundbreaking work by a B.C.-led research team has resulted in a new HPV vaccine schedule for girls.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:30 AM
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC have reached a tentative agreement that respects government’s bargaining mandate and addresses key health-care issues facing British Columbians.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:15 AM
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Each year, influenza kills more Canadians than all other vaccine-preventable illnesses combined.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 8:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of World Stroke Day:
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