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.

Children and families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence will receive greater support through the expansion of an innovative health and safety initiative.

Medical students in the North are one step closer to having a new educational facility, with the official start of construction on the Learning and Development Centre at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George.

Twenty-six communities throughout the province will receive 2014 Age-friendly BC grants to support a variety of projects designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active and healthy.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement today in recognition of the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day:

Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, patients diagnosed with rare genetic disorders, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), will receive a monthly food subsidy of up to $250 to pay for low-protein foods.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement today in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month.