A report released by Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), provides a review of the provincial prescribed safer supply (PSS) policy and makes recommendations aimed at improving the lives of people who use drugs in B.C. and supporting clinicians in this work.

The Province has appointed Dan Levitt as the new seniors advocate for British Columbia as government continues to support oversight and advocacy toward seniors care and the programs and services seniors need.

The Province is taking action to better protect people from related human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers by extending eligibility for free, publicly funded vaccines to males born in 2005.

Public health officials in British Columbia continue to encourage everyone to book an appointment to receive their free influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccines now to protect themselves against severe illness and hospitalization.

British Columbia parents have spoken. For the second year in a row, Noah is the front-runner for the most popular name for babies born in B.C.

People in Richmond are accessing enhanced care as the newly refurbished and relocated cancer care clinic opens at Richmond Hospital.

People in Burnaby are one step closer to getting expanded patient care as the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment moves forward with the structural building and concrete pouring completed.

More children in B.C. who are living with cystic fibrosis are now eligible for Trikafta, a medication that has shown to improve lung function and quality of life, as well as reduce the frequency of lung attacks.