There are up to 70,000 British Columbians living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and as our baby boomer population continues to age, this number is expected to grow.

It is influenza season and many with flu-like symptoms may be wondering about the best way to seek medical attention.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2014, the current methadone formula given out by pharmacists will change.

British Columbia's provincial health officer has released the following statement on the recent H5N1 influenza death in Alberta:

The newly established multi-sector Council to Reduce Elder Abuse held its inaugural meeting on Dec. 13, 2013, marking a key commitment in the provincial strategy to reduce elder abuse.

The annual tradition of the New Year's Baby is always of interest to media and the public. It symbolizes the start of the new year and represents the first of them ore than 43,000 babies that are expected to be born in British Columbia in 2014.

Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.

I want to clarify outdated information in the December 15th editorial 'Health data could save lives'.