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Thursday, September 15, 2016 1:22 PM
A third ambulance will be added in Maple Ridge to improve the ability of paramedics to respond to local patients and those in surrounding communities. An additional ambulance will also be added in the Tri-Cities.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:55 PM
Provincial Health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and director of police services Clayton Pecknold, co-chairs of the Joint Task Force on Overdose Response, have released the following statement.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 12:00 PM
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live long, healthy and rewarding lives. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to learn about the supports available for those facing mental-health or substance-use issues in B.C.
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Friday, September 9, 2016 8:15 AM
To raise awareness and help share the stories of people in recovery from substance-use disorder, the Province proclaims Sept. 10 as Recovery Day.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 1:05 PM
The Province and First Nations throughout British Columbia are working together to find new, practical approaches to improving First Nations people’s health and wellness.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016 6:00 AM
Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and director of police services Clayton Pecknold released the following statement in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, 2016.
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Monday, August 29, 2016 9:30 AM
As families get ready for school, deputy provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds parents to make sure their kids’ vaccines are up-to-date.
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Monday, August 15, 2016 9:45 AM
The Practice Ready Assessment program assesses internationally trained physicians for practice in B.C. As part of the program, doctors undergo a rigorous assessment process, spending three months with a B.C. physician who evaluates their skills as they care for patients. Physicians successfully completing the program commit to practice for at least three years in a designated rural community in need.
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Friday, July 29, 2016 12:15 PM
A $100,000 grant from the Ministry of Health will assist the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks to outfit their new community health centre with medical equipment, supplies and furniture.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:15 AM
British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented rise in overdoses.
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