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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:15 AM
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The Province announced that it will ban commercial tanning bed use by young people under the age of 18 to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012 12:15 PM
The Province, health authorities and Health Shared Services BC, and B.C.'s federal partners are working together to protect patient care and avoid disruptions during a Canada-wide shortage of certain medications used primarily in hospitals, Health Minister Michael de Jong said.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:30 PM
The Ministry of Health is changing PharmaCare coverage for OxyContin, a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:55 PM
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.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:00 AM
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.
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Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 AM
British Columbians continue to live long and healthy lives, according to the 2010 Vital Statistics Annual Report from the Ministry of Health.
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Friday, February 17, 2012 9:45 AM
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.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:15 PM
B.C. seniors, families and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the implementation of a comprehensive action plan - including the establishment of an advocate - to ensure a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors' care.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 2:15 PM
The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.
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Monday, January 23, 2012 9:15 AM
The Province is continuing to make the healthier choice the easier choice with a new online, interactive sodium tool.
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