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Monday, November 5, 2012 8:00 AM
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Falls are the most common cause of injury for B.C. seniors, despite evidence that shows most are preventable. Nov. 5-11 is Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week, created to raise awareness around the prevention of falls and injuries among older adults.
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Friday, November 2, 2012 2:45 PM
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B.C.'s Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall got their flu shot today to demonstrate the importance of getting vaccinated as part of the provincial influenza immunization campaign.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012 8:00 AM
Minister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid has issued the following statement:
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:00 AM
British Columbia's oil and gas sector is regulated with modern legislation that includes public and environmental safety as top priorities. The protection of human health is a vital aspect of our commitment to world-leading practices. Our health assessment will ensure our province remains a responsible oil and gas resource developer
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 8:15 AM
Health Canada has announced that it has lifted the temporary precautionary suspension on all Novartis influenza vaccine products in Canada.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00 PM
Following a recommendation from Health Canada to temporarily suspend use of Novartis influenza vaccine products (Agriflu and Fluad), British Columbia has halted the use of these products in its influenza program.
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Friday, October 26, 2012 9:00 AM
A mobile application that helps the public find local health services has been updated to include laboratory services.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 12:01 PM
Nurses and employers have ratified a new two-year collective agreement that ensures patients and families continue to receive quality health care, while respecting government's Cooperative Gains Mandate.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:45 AM
The government of British Columbia has proclaimed today, Oct. 18, 2012, as Health Care Assistant Day to recognize the frontline service that health-care assistants provide for seniors and others in care.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 11:15 AM
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Changes to a provincial regulation banning youth under the age of 18 from ultraviolet (UV) tanning are now in force to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life.
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