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Friday, August 23, 2019 10:15 AM
For the first time in 10 years, the daily rates for eligible income assistance clients living at registered or licensed residences are increasing.
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Thursday, August 22, 2019 10:45 AM
The Ministry of Health is supporting improved transportation for seniors to help them maintain meaningful social connections and independence in their local communities.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:15 AM
People in assisted living residences, including supportive recovery homes, will have access to more care options and added protection as amendments to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act come into force.
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Friday, August 9, 2019 8:32 AM
People in B.C. and across Canada are now better protected against excessive drug prices set by manufacturers, as federal regulatory amendments for the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) have been announced.
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Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:00 PM
The British Columbia government has delivered a letter to David Lametti, federal Minister of Justice, condemning conversion therapy and is calling on the Government of Canada to add the practice to the Criminal Code.
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Thursday, August 1, 2019 10:15 AM
As the Province eliminates Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums for British Columbians, an updated payment method will ensure international students continue to contribute to, and benefit from, B.C.‘s health-care coverage.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:45 AM
The B.C. Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Strategy continues to make progress, as construction is underway on Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s (NRGH) second MRI machine.
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Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:30 PM
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, provided the latest update on the measles immunization catch-up program. The Measles Immunization Catch-Up Program June 2019 report can be accessed at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/measles-report-out-june-2019.pdf
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 11:15 AM
The business plan for a redeveloped and state-of-the-art Cariboo Memorial hospital has been completed and officially approved on time and on schedule.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019 10:45 AM
Francophones in British Columbia will have more access to French-language services through new support for community-led projects at several not-for-profit organizations.
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