British Columbians continue to light up the phone lines at 8-1-1, with almost 34,000 smokers calling for help quitting.

Immunization is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious disease. Starting Jan. 1, 2012, three new vaccines will be added to the British Columbia childhood immunization schedule, to ensure that children in B.C. get the most effective protection possible from preventable diseases.

The Province is providing $475,000 to a Canadian Diabetes Association healthy cooking program to help families gain knowledge of basic nutrition and confidence in the kitchen to prepare healthy meals, snacks and beverages.

Ensuring seniors in B.C. are supported to live healthy, independent lives is the focus of Senior's Fall Prevention Awareness week, Nov. 7-13.

The Province today introduced the Nurse Practitioners Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, allowing nurse practitioners (NPs) to work within their existing scope of practice.

Helping Seniors, Helping Communities

Health Minister Michael de Jong announced an additional $1.5 million to support the construction of the new Canuck Place Children's Hospice at the Gift of Time Gala in Vancouver last night.