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Honourable Adrian Dix

Honourable Adrian Dix

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B.C. first province to share breast density results with all women

Friday, September 21, 2018 1:05 PM

BC Cancer’s Breast Screening Program will now include breast density information with all screening mammogram results sent to B.C. women and their care providers. This inclusive process will begin mid-October, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.


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Governments of Canada and British Columbia sign agreement to improve health-care services

Friday, September 21, 2018 10:00 AM

Canada’s universal, publicly funded health system is a source of pride for Canadians.


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Phase 2 of Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization will expand emergency, acute care

Saturday, September 22, 2018 2:15 PM

To help meet the demands of a growing population, the British Columbia government is moving forward with the next phase of a massive expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster.


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North Shore to benefit from new Lions Gate Hospital acute care tower

Monday, September 17, 2018 12:45 PM

A new acute care facility for Lions Gate Hospital is moving forward, as government has approved the business plan and laid out project details that benefit patient comfort and security.


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Supporting healthy, safe communities for seniors

Sunday, September 9, 2018 10:47 AM

Seniors’ ability to live active, safe, socially engaged and independent lives in their communities is being enhanced by $500,000 in age-friendly grants to local governments.


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Update on implementation of Medicare Protection Act measures

Friday, September 7, 2018 10:00 AM

Measures to protect patients in British Columbia from extra billing for medically necessary treatments under Bill 92 will come into force Oct. 1, 2018.


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More patients receiving primary care support in Kamloops

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 9:45 AM

The province’s first urgent primary care centre is expanding with the opening of a Family Practice Learning Centre, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.


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New Patient Care Tower project for Kamloops moves ahead

Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:12 AM

Kamloops and area residents are one step closer to the new Patient Care Tower at Royal Inland Hospital with the selection of the preferred proponent for the project.


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Taking action to improve the lives of seniors and people who care for them

Friday, August 10, 2018 3:15 PM

People living and working in residential-care homes throughout B.C. will benefit from $2.6 million in provincial funding, which has been allocated to purchase new equipment that will help improve safety and quality of life of residents.


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Helping people act FAST to recognize the signs of stroke

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 10:15 AM

If the signs of a stroke are spotted — facial drooping, trouble raising both arms or slurred speech — it is time to call 911 right away.


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New hospital will help people in the Cowichan Valley access quality health care

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Friday, July 6, 2018 11:11 AM

To provide better health care for a growing region of the province, the B.C. government has greenlit a new hospital for the Cowichan Valley.


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It's official: Dawson Creek hospital redevelopment approved

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10:30 AM

People in the South Peace region will benefit from a redeveloped and expanded Dawson Creek and District Hospital, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.


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It’s official: No age restrictions on insulin pumps

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 11:30 AM

People in B.C. will have coverage of insulin pumps for Type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, following up on the initial announcement, starting Tuesday, July 3, 2018.


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Celebrating six months of success preventing new HIV infections throughout B.C.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 9:45 AM

People throughout B.C. are benefiting from expanded coverage for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), as strong uptake for the publicly funded drug continues to grow.


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Family-and-friend caregivers to receive much-needed relief with expanded supports

Monday, June 18, 2018 11:45 AM

The Ministry of Health is investing $75 million to expand respite care and adult day programs, helping both seniors and their loved ones, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.


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