Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living, Michelle Stilwell has issued the following statement::

A successful new partnership between BC Transplant and the Government of B.C. has helped hundreds of British Columbians register their decision on organ donation. This new project was launched in four community Service BC offices as an initial trial.

Doctors' offices and pharmacies are often closed or have reduced hours over the holidays, resulting in increased numbers at hospital emergency departments.

This holiday season is a great opportunity to visit with family and friends and enjoy some festive seasonal treats, and it's important to eat well and work in some exercise to help support a healthier lifestyle year-round.

The holidays can be a fun, joyful time for families, but can also add to stress levels, affect depression and be challenging for people with mental health issues and substance use concerns.

Government has reached an agreement with B.C.’s registered midwives that will benefit mothers and their babies by improving access to midwifery services throughout the province.

Twenty-eight B.C. communities have been awarded age-friendly community planning and project grants to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.

PharmaCare will save up to $1 million this fiscal year, and $4 million each year afterwards, by changing its coverage of diabetes supplies called blood glucose test strips.

With a $30,000 boost from the Government of British Columbia, Canada's leading young luge athletes will surge down the track this weekend against top international competition at the Junior Luge World Cup in Whistler.