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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:40 PM
Minister of Health Michael de Jong has issued the following statement:
"Today the Medical Services Commission released an audit of Cambie Surgeries Corporation and the Specialist Referral Clinic (Vancouver) Inc. which indicated a practice of billing patients for publicly insured medical services.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 2:30 PM
After a re-examination of current resources and demand, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux announced that government is restoring a number of medically necessary medical equipment and supplies for clients on income and disability assistance.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 2:30 PM
British Columbia's families are leading the country when it comes to healthy lifestyles, according to Statistics Canada's Canadian Community Health Survey for 2011, released today.
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Friday, June 15, 2012 9:00 AM
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and for the seventh year, B.C. joins jurisdictions around the world in raising awareness of the abuse of older adults. B.C. also continues work on developing strategies that support and protect seniors.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:30 PM
The establishment of a new, dedicated Integrated Services Support Team will give people with developmental disabilities and their families a place to turn to for assistance when they have concerns about the services they are receiving, announced Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux.
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Friday, June 8, 2012 9:45 AM
Health Minister Michael de Jong today welcomed a provincial/territorial sodium action report, which highlights health prevention work underway in B.C. and supports a Canada-wide strategy to reduce sodium intakes and improve the health of Canadians.
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Friday, June 8, 2012 8:15 AM
A tentative agreement has been reached between the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) and the B.C. government on a renewed Physician Master Agreement covering approximately 10,000 specialists and family physicians in the province.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:15 AM
The Province has completed the first phase of a three-part assessment of the potential human health risks associated with oil and gas activities in northeastern B.C.
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Monday, June 4, 2012 9:00 AM
Beginning today, cataract patients will receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 PM
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General recognized the outstanding achievements of emergency volunteers who are part of the Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers (PSLV).
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