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Thursday, October 15, 2015 2:45 PM
Health care staff and physicians laid out plans at a two-day workshop for new models of primary and community care in 14 communities.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 2:15 PM
More supports for palliative patients in residential care and in the community were announced today by Health Minister Terry Lake at the official opening of the Nancy Chan Palliative Care Ambulatory Clinic.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:00 AM
With influenza season right around the corner, it’s time to stock up on tissues and hand sanitizer and learn what you can to do protect yourself and others.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015 2:07 PM
Dr. Danièle Behn Smith has been appointed as the province’s new aboriginal health physician adviser, announced provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:00 AM
People seeking treatment for an addiction to opioid drugs such as heroin, oxycodone or fentanyl now have easier access to a medication that helps them to stop using and to rebuild their lives.
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Saturday, October 10, 2015 9:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement to recognize Oct. 10, 2015, as World Mental Health Day, and the week of Oct. 4-10, 2015, as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
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Friday, October 9, 2015 10:45 AM
Homeless, lost and afraid—youth on the street don’t have many options. The Province’s $250,000 funding for residential crisis help for at-risk young women at Covenant House Vancouver aims to change this reality.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 9:15 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake today announced $3 million in funding to support the work of the Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia Division in preventing suicide.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:00 AM
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors Darryl Plecas has issued the following statement in recognition of National Seniors Day as well as International Day of Older Persons:
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:00 PM
To make sure small water systems in British Columbia thrive, Health Minister Terry Lake today announced $500,000 in funding for the BC Water & Waste Association.
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