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Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:00 AM
Since B.C.'s Smoking Cessation Program launched a year ago on Sept. 30, 2011, 149,899 orders for smoking cessation products have been placed through HealthLink BC.
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Monday, October 1, 2012 1:30 PM
A $250,000 upgrade to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior will ensure patients who often spend hours receiving cancer treatment do so in maximum comfort.
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Monday, October 1, 2012 10:15 AM
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With only 365 more days to go before the new emergency department at Surrey Memorial Hospital opens to patients, all eyes are looking up as the eight-floor Critical Care Tower gets "topped off".
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Monday, October 1, 2012 9:15 AM
Minister of Health Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid issued the following statement in recognition of Women's History Month in October, and acknowledged the world's first International Day of the Girl, on Oct. 11, 2012. This year's theme - Strong Girls, Strong Canada: Leaders from the Start - is inspired by International Day of the Girl.
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Monday, October 1, 2012 8:45 AM
Seniors and their families now have easier access to all the information they need online and in print with a redesigned SeniorsBC website and a new edition of the BC Seniors' Guide.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 1:00 PM
B.C. is committing $2 million in one-time funding to the Michael Cuccione Foundation to support childhood cancer research and treatment, Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid announced today.
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Friday, September 28, 2012 1:30 PM
The government of British Columbia continues to promote breastfeeding as the start of lifelong health for mother and baby, proclaiming Oct. 1 to 7 as World Breastfeeding Week.
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Friday, September 28, 2012 7:15 AM
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Sporting his favourite jersey today, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, on behalf of Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, took a walk around Victoria's inner harbour with UBCM delegates to celebrate Jersey Day.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:45 PM
Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan today announced additional funding for Age-friendly BC communities for 2013, supporting seniors around British Columbia.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:15 PM
The emergency generator at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre is being replaced to ensure patients at the facility experience safe, reliable and accessible care. The generator must be replaced to ensure the facility has emergency power when needed.
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