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.

Dr. Doug Cochrane, provincial patient safety and quality officer for British Columbia and chair of the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, will lead a review of the functioning of IHealth, the new electronic health record system at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced $50,000 in new funding to Pain BC today.

Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Darryl Plecas today issued the following statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15):

B.C. residents can now measure and reap the rewards of physical activity and loyalty points on a daily basis with the new step tracker feature of the Carrot Rewards app.

New laws around the sale, promotion and use of e-cigarettes will come into effect on Sept. 1, 2016.

The Province has provided $50,000 to the Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of B.C. (COSCO) to support its conference this fall on healthy aging for seniors.

The Ministry of Health is updating and expanding PharmaCare’s Reference Drug Program, with a focus on meeting the medical needs of patients.