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Monday, January 20, 2014 9:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of National Non-Smoking Week from Jan. 19 to 25 and Weedless Wednesday on Jan. 22, 2014:
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Friday, January 17, 2014 1:00 PM
An international forum held Jan. 15 brought together government and health authority leaders, researchers and international experts to discuss best practices in home care for seniors.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:00 AM
Health-care workers across the province have vaccinated a record number of British Columbians against this year's flu, as nearly 1.4 million British Columbians have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:30 AM
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.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:00 AM
Parliamentary Secretary Michelle Stilwell has issued the following statement:
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:00 AM
It is influenza season and many with flu-like symptoms may be wondering about the best way to seek medical attention.
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Monday, January 13, 2014 10:30 AM
Beginning Feb. 1, 2014, the current methadone formula given out by pharmacists will change.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:37 PM
British Columbia's provincial health officer has released the following statement on the recent H5N1 influenza death in Alberta:
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 10:00 AM
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.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:32 AM
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.
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