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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 2:15 PM
British Columbia has the lowest smoking rate in Canada for the 12th year in a row at 14.3 per cent, says the 2010 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS).
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011 10:00 AM
New simple, cost-effective planning tools are now available to capable adults wanting to plan for a time when they are unable to make their own decisions independently.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:45 AM
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Premier Christy Clark announced that dedicated helicopter air ambulance service will begin serving the Central Interior immediately to ensure faster service for critically ill or injured Interior patients, leading to better outcomes.
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Monday, August 29, 2011 11:45 AM
A second PET/CT scanner installed at the BC Cancer Agency will double the number of scans that can be done on cancer patients or those who might have cancer - from 3,100 scans to 6,200 scans annually.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 1:15 PM
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Convenience stores and gas bars across British Columbia - from Mac's to 7-Elevens to independents - are partnering with the Province to help make the healthier choice the easy choice, as part of Healthy Families BC, announced Health Minister Michael de Jong.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 10:15 AM
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A high-tech Mobile Medical Unit that acts as a mini-hospital and will be used across the province to provide medical services for B.C. families was unveiled by Minister of Health Michael de Jong, in partnership with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:00 AM
Congratulations to the grand prize winner of the Healthy Families BC contest, Holly McLennan of Pitt Meadows! Along with many other British Columbians, she took easy steps toward a healthier lifestyle by registering with Healthy Families BC.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011 1:00 PM
Enjoying a meal out at a restaurant can be a fun and enjoyable way for families to spend time together.
Now the B.C. restaurant industry is partnering with the Province to provide restaurant customers with the information they need to make the healthy choice the easy choice.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:15 AM
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More patients and families have access to specialized heart care, closer to their homes, thanks to an innovative cardiac rehabilitation program that has officially opened in three Vancouver community centres.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 8:00 AM
Can your diet prevent cancer? Want your kids to have more vegetables? Are seeds safe to eat if you have diverticulosis? Answers from dietitians are now just an email away.
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