Christmas is a time of joy and festivity for many people, but it can also be a challenging time.

Health Minister Terry Lake and Minister of Public Safety Mike Morris have issued the following statement on the overdose crisis:

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris and Minister of Health Terry Lake, along with the co-chairs of the Joint Task Force on Overdose Response, Dr. Perry Kendall and Clayton Pecknold, issued the following joint statement in response to the federal announcement regarding a new Canadian drugs and substances strategy:

Health Minister Terry Lake has taken an extraordinary measure to respond to the overdose crisis by enacting a ministerial order under the Health Emergency Services Act and Health Authorities Act to support the development of overdose prevention sites.

In response to the increasing number of overdose-related deaths, the Province is opening additional health-care supports in partnership with health authorities and community partners. Supports include stationing the BC Mobile Medical Unit and setting up overdose prevention sites at overdose hot spots.

Will you be visiting a loved one in a health-care facility this winter? Remember to get your flu shot.

In recognition of the upcoming World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Health Minister Terry Lake has made the following statement:

The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris and Minister of Health Terry Lake issued the following statement on the overdose crisis:

Health Minister Terry Lake has made the following statement following the federal summit on the opioid crisis in Ottawa, Nov. 18 and 19, 2016:

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement for Diabetes Awareness Month: