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Thursday, February 18, 2016 2:45 PM
With more people than ever to qualify for assistance with Medical Services Plan premiums next year, B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie joined Health Minister Terry Lake to remind seniors to check if they are eligible.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:57 PM
British Columbia has introduced amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act, which will give the College of Pharmacists of B.C. greater ability to protect patients from unscrupulous pharmacy owners.
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Friday, February 5, 2016 11:00 AM
The Province will provide an additional 88 units of transitional housing and shelter, as well as 40 rent supplements for campers currently residing at the Victoria courthouse lawns.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 10:30 AM
A family of privately sponsored Syrian refugees rolled up their sleeves to be immunized by a B.C. pharmacist, while Health Minister Terry Lake provided a little support.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2016 10:15 AM
Cutting-edge health research projects at Genome BC received a big boost with $34 million in government funding.
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Friday, January 29, 2016 9:15 AM
The Province is unveiling new resources to assist British Columbians in getting ready for all aspects of the future, from health to finances.
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:30 AM
Firefighters in Surrey and Vancouver will be the first in B.C. to carry and administer a potentially life-saving treatment, naloxone, for patients suffering opioid drug overdoses. All paramedics also now will be able to give naloxone.
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Friday, January 22, 2016 10:45 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake released the following statement to recognize National Non-Smoking Week (Jan. 17-23, 2016) and Weedless Wednesday on Jan. 20, 2016:
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Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:20 PM
The Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health issued the following statement at the conclusion of their meeting on Jan. 20 and 21, 2016:
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 4:42 PM
In a wide-ranging set of discussions touching on many aspects of Canadians’ health and health care, provincial and territorial health ministers committed to continued cooperation and collaboration across the country during a meeting in Vancouver.
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