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Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:00 AM
Ten public consultations will take place throughout the province in the coming weeks as one of the ways seniors, their families, service providers, and other organizations can help shape the future role of a seniors advocate.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:15 AM
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With the official launch of the Informed Dining program this week, British Columbians can now easily find important nutrition information when they eat out in restaurants throughout the Province.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:45 AM
Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall released the 2011 Progress Report on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia today, outlining progress made and highlighting areas for additional improvement in the province's drinking water systems.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:30 PM
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The Province today announced the formalization of the first provincial partnership with the national, non-profit organization ParticipACTION to further promote healthy living and physical activity in British Columbia.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 1:55 PM
Co-ordination of emergency health services in British Columbia will be enhanced with the introduction today of Bill 48.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:15 PM
British Columbia continues to have the lowest spending per person on prescription drugs in Canada, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:00 AM
The Province has released a series of online videos to help local governments and communities create an Age-friendly BC.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 1:52 PM
Government introduced Bill 35, the Pharmaceutical Services Act, which will enshrine one of the most comprehensive public drug plans in Canada into law, as well as allow the Province to regulate and lower prescription drug prices.
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Friday, April 20, 2012 10:00 AM
Did you know that as we age we become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol? The amount of alcohol we were once able to consume safely decreases, and drinking can have additional and serious consequences.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:01 PM
Cataract patients will now receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge beginning June 4, 2012.
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