B.C.'s use of lean techniques across the health-care system is significantly reducing patient wait times, increasing efficiency and creating the potential to save millions of dollars that will be directed back into patient care.

British Columbians continue to live long and healthy lives, according to the 2010 Vital Statistics Annual Report from the Ministry of Health.

The Province has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a management consulting firm to engage stakeholders on how best to strengthen B.C.'s laboratory services system.

B.C. seniors, families and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the implementation of a comprehensive action plan - including the establishment of an advocate - to ensure a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors' care.

The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.

The Province is continuing to make the healthier choice the easier choice with a new online, interactive sodium tool.

Health Minister Michael de Jong issued the following statement in response to an agreement between the Vancouver Island Health Authority and local anesthesiologists for the creation of 24/7 dedicated obstetrical anesthesiology services at Victoria General Hospital:

A contract has been awarded to the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) for the first phase of a human health risk assessment of oil and gas development in northeast British Columbia.

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