Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Healthy Living Michelle Stilwell issued the following statement to recognize the power of sport in British Columbia.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness month:

As of Dec. 1, 2014, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities - including long-term care homes - are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influenza.

In recognition of National Addictions Awareness Week, November 17 to 21, Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement today:

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of awareness campaigns that aim to bring attention to lung health this month.

British Columbians with mental health and substance use issues will receive increased support, thanks to $2.9 million in Community Action Initiative grants.

Living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be a very difficult experience - for the person with the illness and the people close to them.

PharmaCare, B.C.'s public drug plan, stands to save millions of dollars after a review of evidence lead the plan to change its coverage of a class of diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor drugs.