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Thursday, September 15, 2016 1:22 PM
A third ambulance will be added in Maple Ridge to improve the ability of paramedics to respond to local patients and those in surrounding communities. An additional ambulance will also be added in the Tri-Cities.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:55 PM
Provincial Health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and director of police services Clayton Pecknold, co-chairs of the Joint Task Force on Overdose Response, have released the following statement.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 12:00 PM
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live long, healthy and rewarding lives. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to learn about the supports available for those facing mental-health or substance-use issues in B.C.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 8:15 AM
To raise awareness and help share the stories of people in recovery from substance-use disorder, the Province proclaims Sept. 10 as Recovery Day.
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 8:45 AM
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support month, an opportunity for communities throughout the province and the world to work together to raise awareness about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and to support those who live with FASD every day.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:05 PM
The Province and First Nations throughout British Columbia are working together to find new, practical approaches to improving First Nations people’s health and wellness.
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Thursday, September 1, 2016 7:30 AM
Laws around the sale, promotion and use of e-cigarettes are now in effect.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016 6:00 AM
Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and director of police services Clayton Pecknold released the following statement in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, 2016.
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Monday, August 29, 2016 9:30 AM
As families get ready for school, deputy provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds parents to make sure their kids’ vaccines are up-to-date.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016 12:14 PM
Updated statistics from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths among B.C. residents remained steady over the past month. The provincial government continues to be committed to working with public health officials, front-line health providers, law enforcement, BC Coroners Service, first responders and other partners throughout B.C. – including people who use drugs and their family members — to combat the alarming rates still being seen.
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