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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:45 AM
Murdered women are eight times more likely than men to be killed by their spouse or romantic partner, according to new research from the BC Coroners Service.
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Monday, April 16, 2012 8:00 AM
The Province has declared today Advance Care Planning Day in British Columbia. The day highlights the importance of all capable adult British Columbians making their future health-care wishes known in advance of a time when they may be incapable of doing so.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:00 AM
British Columbians with terminal illnesses, their loved ones and caregivers now have access to after-hours support in their homes with the expansion of the After- Hours Palliative Nursing Service (AHPNS).
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Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:00 AM
Youth who have a parent suffering from a mental illness are about to receive support through an innovative program in Victoria.
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Friday, March 30, 2012 10:30 AM
Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor Dr. Evan Adams has been appointed Deputy Provincial Health Officer, announced Minister of Health Michael de Jong, the First Nations Heath Council and the interim First Nations Health Authority.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:00 AM
With the launch of Phase 2 of the Integrated Case Management (ICM) System on April 2, 2012, the Province is taking another important step in protecting and supporting B.C.'s most vulnerable citizens, said Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:20 PM
Seniors, other clients with complex care needs and their families are benefiting from increased staffing levels at residential-care facilities as a result of the investment of $55 million from B.C.'s revised residential-care rate structure revenues and one-time funding for infrastructure.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:00 AM
The Province supports new physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for the early years (children aged 0-4) released today by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and ParticipACTION.
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Monday, March 26, 2012 1:00 PM
The Province is expanding PharmaCare coverage for patients suffering from hepatitis C to include the drug boceprevir (Victrelis and Victrelis Triple), helping patients and their families.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 5:30 PM
Premier Christy Clark made the following changes to the Executive Council, effective immediately: John Yap, Minister of State for Multiculturalism.
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