Beginning today, cataract patients will receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge.

Beginning today, marriage commissioners may charge an additional $25 per hour, in addition to the standard fee of $75 plus HST charged for basic wedding ceremonies, to recognize the added effort, preparation and travel time required for some ceremonies.

The Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre replacement project took an important step forward today with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new health-care facility.

Cataract patients will now receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge beginning June 4, 2012.

The Province, health authorities and Health Shared Services BC, and B.C.'s federal partners are working together to protect patient care and avoid disruptions during a Canada-wide shortage of certain medications used primarily in hospitals, Health Minister Michael de Jong said.

The Ministry of Health is changing PharmaCare coverage for OxyContin, a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The Ministry of Health is terminating its generic drug pricing agreement with the B.C. Pharmacy Association and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, effective April 1.

B.C.'s use of lean techniques across the health-care system is significantly reducing patient wait times, increasing efficiency and creating the potential to save millions of dollars that will be directed back into patient care.