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Latest Headlines
- Feb. 7, 2012 - Funding rolls out to help rural emergency care acces
- Feb. 7, 2012 - Fifty-two communities receive Age-friendly BC grants
- Feb. 6, 2012 - New Interior crisis line network launched
- Feb. 6, 2012 - Mobile app helps users locate health services in B.C.
- Feb. 2, 2012 - Meat inspection review ensures B.C. has safe meat supply
- Jan. 23, 2012 - Get some sodium sense
- Jan. 16, 2012 - It’s National Non-Smoking Week – thinking of quitting?
- Jan. 9, 2012 - Health Minister’s statement on anesthesiology agreement
- Jan. 9, 2012 - Heartwood cares for women with addictions
- Jan. 3, 2012 - Contract for oil and gas public health engagement
- Jan. 1, 2012 - Top ten tips for a healthier you this New Year
- Dec. 30, 2011 - A new year, a healthier you – we can help!
- Dec. 20, 2011 - Top ten tips for staying fall-free this winter
- Dec. 13, 2011 - Agreement supports 24/7 obstetrical anesthesia services
- Dec. 11, 2011 - New residential care rates benefit low-income seniors
- Dec. 6, 2011 - Cataract patients to benefit from bulk buying power
- Dec. 5, 2011 - Cariboo families benefit as 28-bed Deni House reopens
- Dec. 2, 2011 - B.C. women among Canada’s healthiest, but gaps persist
- Nov. 30, 2011 - Know your sodium facts, win great prizes
- Nov. 29, 2011 - Virtual program for integrated cancer care planned
- Nov. 25, 2011 - B.C. and ParticipACTION partner to get Canada moving
- Nov. 21, 2011 - B.C. smokers continue to call 8-1-1 for help butting out
- Nov. 16, 2011 - Interior cardiac program – two years of saving lives
- Nov. 14, 2011 - B.C. expands immunizations for children
- Nov. 14, 2011 - Funding food skills for families
- Nov. 8, 2011 - B.C. welcomes U.S. commitment to Treatment as Prevention
- Nov. 4, 2011 - Seniors' Fall Prevention Awareness Week
- Oct. 31, 2011 - Amendments allow nurse practitioners to fulfil expanded role
- Oct. 22, 2011 - $1.5 million for new Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
- Oct. 17, 2011 - Flu vaccine program kicks off throughout B.C.
- Oct. 14, 2011 - Renamed cancer centre honours Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins
- Oct. 13, 2011 - Polson Tower officially opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
- Oct. 13, 2011 - Integrated cancer care centre opens in Victoria
- Oct. 13, 2011 - Partners sign historic First Nations health agreement
- Oct. 11, 2011 - Dave Lede Campus of Care to support B.C. families
- Oct. 11, 2011 - Groundbreaking for cutting-edge brain health centre
- Oct. 9, 2011 - Thousands of B.C. smokers take up free offer of help
- Oct. 7, 2011 - Specialized mental health program opens in Chilliwack
- Oct. 1, 2011 - Celebrate National Seniors Day
- Sep. 30, 2011 - Health Minister’s Statement on Insite
- Sep. 29, 2011 - Premier announces $650,000 to support Age-Friendly BC
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Tumbler Ridge wins $10,000 in Walking Challenge
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Quesnel wins $10,000 in Walking Challenge
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Walking Challenge grand prize winners announced
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Penticton wins $10,000 in Walking Challenge
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Esquimalt wins $10,000 in Walking Challenge
- Sep. 27, 2011 - Action plan to protect patient safety unveiled
- Sep. 27, 2011 - B.C. rolls out program to help smokers quit
- Sep. 26, 2011 - B.C. celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
- Sep. 24, 2011 - Agreement signed to share health data on Métis Citizen
- Sep. 22, 2011 - $17.2 million for St. Paul’s Hospital upgrades
- Sep. 17, 2011 - Healthy communities support Healthy Families BC
- Sep. 15, 2011 - $60M world-class health-care research centre opens
- Sep. 8, 2011 - It’s not too late to walk to win
- Sep. 7, 2011 - B.C. leads country with lowest smoking rate
- Sep. 6, 2011 - More tools to help families plan for the future
- Aug. 30, 2011 - Interior families benefit from dedicated air ambulance
- Aug. 29, 2011 - B.C.’s cancer program doubles scanning capacity
- Aug. 15, 2011 - $25 million for a stronger, more sustainable B.C.
- Aug. 11, 2011 - B.C. convenience stores support Healthy Families BC
- Aug. 11, 2011 - Mobile Medical Unit to benefit B.C. families
- Aug. 11, 2011 - Healthy Families BC grand prize winner announced
- Aug. 10, 2011 - B.C. restaurants help families make informed choices
- Aug. 9, 2011 - Patients benefit as access to cardiac rehab expands
- Aug. 9, 2011 - Provincial dietitians now at your fingertips
- Aug. 8, 2011 - Walk to win with Healthy Families BC
- Aug. 3, 2011 - RFP released for Interior heart and surgical centre
- July 26, 2011 - Three weeks left to win big with Healthy Families BC
- July 22, 2011 - SMH expansion begins with first concrete pour
- July 21, 2011 - Join Healthy Families BC for tips and the chance to win
- July 18, 2011 - Rural families to benefit from $10M emergency care plan
- July 13, 2011 - First winner revealed in Healthy Families BC contest
- July 6, 2011 - Families receive a new standard of patient care at RJH
- June 29, 2011 - B.C. supports seniors with age friendly business guide
- June 29, 2011 - Fall prevention resources for seniors and physicians
- June 27, 2011 - BC innovations boost independence for seniors, people with disabilities
- June 21, 2011 - B.C. families living the healthiest lifestyles in Canada
- June 21, 2011 - Shortlist named for Interior Heart and Surgical Centre
- June 20, 2011 - B.C. youth share ideas around healthy weights
- June 13, 2011 - Patients benefit as Cumberland dialysis unit expands
- June 7, 2011 - B.C. gives at-risk families the healthiest start to life
- June 5, 2011 - Celebrating Seniors Week in British Columbia
- June 3, 2011 - B.C. expands access to integrated cancer care
- June 3, 2011 - New model of care for seniors with dementia
- June 2, 2011 - Knowing signs of stroke will save lives
- May 31, 2011 - More dietitians, expanded hours serve families better
- May 30, 2011 - Jim Pattison Outpatient Centre officially opened
- May 27, 2011 - Northern families to benefit from new cancer lodge
- May 24, 2011 - Premier Clark launches strategy for healthy families
- May 20, 2011 - B.C., Krall family invest in patient housing program
- May 19, 2011 - B.C. paves way for new card to replace CareCard
- May 17, 2011 - Premier Clark expands kids’ fruit and veggie program
- May 9, 2011 - Premier Christy Clark announces free support to help smokers
- May 6, 2011 - Abbotsford families to benefit from new hospice
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