The Provincial Health Officer has advised emergency physicians, first responders, and other health-care workers to be watchful for potential overdoses associated with the drug fentanyl.

British Columbia’s provincial health officer released the following statement on H7N9 influenza in China

Health authorities in British Columbia are acting on the advice of Dr. Perry Kendall, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, and implementing measures to better protect patients and seniors from being exposed to influenza.

The Medical Services Commission has found evidence that Cambie Surgeries Corporation and the Specialist Referral Clinic (Vancouver) Inc. have billed patients for publicly-insured medical services at two Vancouver clinics, the Cambie Surgery Centre and the Specialist Referral Clinic.

The Ministry of Health is providing important information on health sector union negotiations and the current anesthesiologist dispute.

The countdown is on at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Under 100 days remain until the new Centennial and East Pandosy buildings open.