The Ministry of Health is changing PharmaCare coverage for OxyContin, a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The Ministry of Health is terminating its generic drug pricing agreement with the B.C. Pharmacy Association and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, effective April 1.

B.C.'s use of lean techniques across the health-care system is significantly reducing patient wait times, increasing efficiency and creating the potential to save millions of dollars that will be directed back into patient care.

The Province is providing $1,025,000 to support the construction of Matthew's House, which will offer respite for children with complex medical challenges and their families.

British Columbians continue to live long and healthy lives, according to the 2010 Vital Statistics Annual Report from the Ministry of Health.

Seniors in Naramata now have increased access to affordable housing at Columbus Place Naramata, a new building providing four modular apartments funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The Province has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a management consulting firm to engage stakeholders on how best to strengthen B.C.'s laboratory services system.

The Province is providing up to $1 million to keep the First United shelter open for an additional four months on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

The BC Coroners Service is urging all drivers and passengers in motor vehicles to use their seatbelts at all times.