June 19 marks 100 days until the opening of the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, highlighted with the unveiling of a countdown clock at Kelowna General Hospital.

As part of the Province's efforts to reduce elder abuse, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Darryl Plecas announced $2.6 million in funding to the BC Association of Community Response Networks.

Patients in Vancouver facing life-threatening illnesses can lean on Friends for Life. The government is supporting the organization with $150,000.

In conjunction with Seniors' Week in B.C., Health Minister Terry Lake announced another $4 million in funding to United Way of the Lower Mainland for the continued operation of the Better at Home program.

Helping seniors remain safe, active and independent is garnering honours for 11 communities around British Columbia, Health Minister Terry Lake announced.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on June 6, 2015:

Building stronger supports to meet the needs of seniors through simplified patient pathways, more flexible home care and reduced hospital visits was the main focus of a two-day meeting involving provincial health-care partners.

Going back to work after a brain injury can be a difficult process.

Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Darryl Plecas announced $50,000 in funding to the Health Arts Society to help them offer musical concerts for people in retirement, assisted living and residential care facilities.