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The Ministry of Health is the largest ministry in British Columbia’s government.

The ministry works with six regional health authorities, care providers, agencies and other partners to provide access to high-quality, safe and timely patient care.

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July 3, 2008 - EXPANDED SCREENING TO IMPROVE HEALTH OF B.C. BABIES

June 25, 2008 - B.C. FUNDS INTERNATIONAL NURSE ASSESSMENT SERVICE

June 24, 2008 - VCH STOCKS VENDING MACHINES WITH HEALTHIER CHOICES

June 24, 2008 - HEALTH NETWORKS BENEFIT FOUR ISLAND COMMUNITIES

June 24, 2008 - HEALTH NETWORKS BENEFIT THREE ISLAND COMMUNITIES

June 23, 2008 - NEW SENIORS' FACILITY SETS 4,500-BED MILESTONE FOR B.C.

June 6, 2008 - B.C. LAUNCHES 2008 TELUS TOUR FOR THE CURE

June 6, 2008 - ISOLATED COMMUNITIES GET NEW MEAT TRANSITION SUPPORT

June 5, 2008 - MORE SENIOR-FRIENDLY PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COMMUNITIES

May 30, 2008 - NEW MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM AT BCIT

May 29, 2008 - B.C. AND NEW ZEALAND SIGN HISTORIC HEALTH ARRANGEMENT

May 23, 2008 - COUNCIL TO ENSURE SAFE, QUALITY CARE FOR PATIENTS

May 23, 2008 - SURREY OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL PROJECT MOVES AHEAD

May 21, 2008 - GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS DRUG PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

May 16, 2008 - NEW HOSPITAL AND CANCER CENTRE OPENS IN 100 DAYS

May 15, 2008 - PROVINCE SUPPORTS CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT RESEARCH

May 13, 2008 - B.C. CELEBRATES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PRACTICAL NURSES

May 12, 2008 - PROVINCE SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH

May 12, 2008 - HYPERTENSION DAY PROMOTES STRESS-FREE LIFESTYLES

May 8, 2008 - KELOWNA AND VERNON HOSPITALS EXPANSION MOVES FORWARD

May 5, 2008 - NEW VACCINE PROGRAM TO PROTECT GIRLS AGAINST CANCER

May 2, 2008 - B.C. COMMUNITIES GAIN FAMILY PHYSICIANS

April 30, 2008 - B.C. TO ESTABLISH PATIENT CARE QUALITY REVIEW BOARDS

April 28, 2008 - B.C. TO PROTECT KIDS FROM SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN CARS

April 28, 2008 - CHOOSE FISH LOW IN MERCURY

April 24, 2008 - HEALTH AUTHORITIES PROMOTE PATIENT-FOCUSED INNOVATION

April 23, 2008 - EXPERT REPORT PROVIDES ADVICE ON DRINKING WATER SAFETY

April 22, 2008 - PROVINCE GIVES APPROVAL FOR NEW FORT ST. JOHN HOSPITAL

April 21, 2008 - B.C. CELEBRATES NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS WEEK

April 17, 2008 - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES GET BOOST FROM PROVINCE

April 17, 2008 - MEAT PRODUCERS GET FURTHER ASSISTANCE FOR LICENSING

April 14, 2008 - B.C. INTRODUCES NEW HEALTH STATUTES

April 10, 2008 - ACCESS TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EXPANDED

April 10, 2008 - E-HEALTH STATUTE INCREASES PATIENT ACCESS AND PRIVACY

April 9, 2008 - NEW B.C. LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION

April 8, 2008 - PROVINCE STRENGTHENS PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM

April 8, 2008 - B.C. INTRODUCES HEALTH CARE COSTS RECOVERY ACT

April 7, 2008 - B.C. RELEASES SECOND EDITION OF TODDLER’S FIRST STEPS

April 7, 2008 - PREFERRED PROPONENT SELECTED FOR ROYAL JUBILEE HOSPITAL

April 4, 2008 - HEALTHY LESSONS LAST A LIFETIME

March 31, 2008 - B.C. LAUNCHES ONLINE ORDERING FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES

March 30, 2008 - ACUPUNCTURE ADDED AS SUPPLEMENTARY MSP BENEFIT

March 29, 2008 - NEW TOBACCO LAWS PROMOTE A HEALTHIER B.C.

March 28, 2008 - 4,000 BED MILESTONE REACHED AT CEDARS OPENING

March 27, 2008 - NEW GAMMA CAMERAS ENHANCE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

March 26, 2008 - NEW FACILITY PROVIDES MODERN HOME FOR SURREY SENIORS

March 25, 2008 - PROVINCE PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES FOR DRUG PRESCRIBING

March 25, 2008 - B.C. EXPANDS DRUG COVERAGE FOR HEPATITIS B PATIENTS

March 14, 2008 - FAMILY MEDICINE RECEIVES A BOOST IN LADNER

March 12, 2008 - $2 MILLION TO SUPPORT BURN SURVIVORS

March 10, 2008 - BC UPGRADES PHARMANET TO ADVANCE ELECTRONIC HEALTH CARE

March 8, 2008 - B.C. TO FUND THREE-YEAR NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM AT BCIT

March 5, 2008 - ARTHRITIS PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM MORE DRUG THERAPIES

March 4, 2008 - SAFELY DISPOSE OF UNUSED OR EXPIRED MEDICATIONS

March 3, 2008 - SENIORS TO BENEFIT FROM FALLS CLINIC AT LGH

February 29, 2008 - FOR THE RECORD: LYME DISEASE IN B.C.

February 22, 2008 - BC OPENS BURNABY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS

February 22, 2008 - FORUM CELEBRATES INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE

February 21, 2008 - HEALTH AUTHORITIES TO GET 19% INCREASE OVER THREE YEARS

February 8, 2008 - NEW CENTRE OFFERS HEALTH SERVICE TO VERNON'S HOMELESS

February 8, 2008 - KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL OPENS NEONATAL UNIT

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