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Monday, November 10, 2014 10:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, who has announced that he will be retiring as of March 31, 2015.
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 2:15 PM
Living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be a very difficult experience - for the person with the illness and the people close to them.
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:05 AM
PharmaCare, B.C.'s public drug plan, stands to save millions of dollars after a review of evidence lead the plan to change its coverage of a class of diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor drugs.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 12:30 PM
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In recognition of Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week, Health Minister Terry Lake announced a $4.5-million grant through the Provincial Health Services Authority to the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility for programs to help prevent falls and hip fractures in older adults and enhance mobility though early intervention.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 9:00 AM
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Internationally educated practitioners within the nursing community will have access to a more streamlined assessment process to support their entry into the B.C. workforce.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:45 AM
The B.C. government will fund approximately 145 extreme weather shelter spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:45 AM
The B.C. government will fund more than 700 extreme weather shelter spaces across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.
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Monday, November 3, 2014 12:15 PM
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During Adoption Awareness Month in November, the Province is launching a new social media campaign to encourage British Columbians to consider adopting one of the more than...
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Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:00 AM
October marked the 16th annual Community Living Month in British Columbia - a time to recognize the many contributions that people with developmental disabilities make to our communities year-round.
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Friday, October 31, 2014 2:30 PM
Deer hunters in the Cherryville area (Wildlife Management Unit 8-23) are being asked to assist with a project to confirm deer in the area are not infected with bovine tuberculosis.
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