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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:15 PM
Beginning next year, cataract patients in B.C. who wish to purchase foldable intraocular lenses will be able to do so directly from their health authority at standardized pricing that will reflect provincial buying power with savings passed on to patients.
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Monday, December 5, 2011 10:45 AM
Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, on behalf of Minister of Health Michael de Jong, was joined by representatives of the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and Interior Health to celebrate the reopening of Deni House.
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Friday, December 2, 2011 11:30 AM
British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, released his report on women's health in British Columbia today. Overall, the report finds that women in B.C. are among the healthiest in Canada, but health gaps persist.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:30 PM
From now until Jan. 15, you can put your sodium knowledge to the test and win big by taking the Healthy Families BC Sodium Facts Contest.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:00 PM
Cancer patients in rural and remote areas of British Columbia seeking integrated care will soon have access to a virtual program, the first of its kind in North America.
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Friday, November 25, 2011 12:01 PM
B.C. Health Minister Michael de Jong and ParticipACTION CEO Kelly Murumets today signed a joint statement of intent to become partners in the promotion of physical activity in British Columbia.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:28 AM
British Columbians continue to light up the phone lines at 8-1-1, with almost 34,000 smokers calling for help quitting.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:00 AM
Cardiologists at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) have performed almost 2,000 cardiac angioplasties since the first cardiac procedure was performed two years ago.
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Monday, November 14, 2011 2:30 PM
Immunization is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious disease. Starting Jan. 1, 2012, three new vaccines will be added to the British Columbia childhood immunization schedule, to ensure that children in B.C. get the most effective protection possible from preventable diseases.
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Monday, November 14, 2011 11:15 AM
The Province is providing $475,000 to a Canadian Diabetes Association healthy cooking program to help families gain knowledge of basic nutrition and confidence in the kitchen to prepare healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
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