Health News Archive»

Amendments strengthen emergency services: Co-ordination of emergency health services in British Columbia will be enhanced with the introduction today of Bill 48. read more; Families Health Monday, May 7, 2012 1:55 PM
Funding helps midwives deliver for B.C. families: British Columbian families considering the services of a midwife during pregnancy and birth have reason to celebrate as government expands access to midwifery training and services. read more; Education Families Health Friday, May 4, 2012 10:15 AM
B.C. has lowest drug spending per person in Canada: British Columbia continues to have the lowest spending per person on prescription drugs in Canada, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. read more; Health Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:15 PM
Planning process launched for Burnaby Hospital site: Fraser Health, in partnership with the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, has commenced a high-level master-planning process for Burnaby Hospital to develop a clear vision for the expansion, improvement and delivery of health services at Burnaby Hospital. read more; Families Health Friday, April 27, 2012 3:15 PM
Planning to get underway to add beds in Polson Tower: Health Minister Michael de Jong today announced that detailed planning will begin immediately to add hospital beds in Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH), with funds set aside as part of Budget 2012. read more; Health Friday, April 27, 2012 10:45 AM
Premier Announces Two New Hospitals for the North Island: Premier Christy Clark today gave the green light for the North Island Hospitals Project at an estimated cost of up to $600 million, which includes two new hospitals to benefit Vancouver Island patients living in the Comox Valley, Campbell River and surrounding communities, as a part of Budget 2012. read more; Economy Families Health Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:15 AM
New videos help create an Age-friendly BC: The Province has released a series of online videos to help local governments and communities create an Age-friendly BC. read more; Families Health Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:00 AM
B.C. moves to protect PharmaCare, lower drug prices: Government introduced Bill 35, the Pharmaceutical Services Act, which will enshrine one of the most comprehensive public drug plans in Canada into law, as well as allow the Province to regulate and lower prescription drug prices. read more; Health Tuesday, April 24, 2012 1:52 PM
Know the facts on alcohol and aging: Did you know that as we age we become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol? The amount of alcohol we were once able to consume safely decreases, and drinking can have additional and serious consequences. read more; Families Health Friday, April 20, 2012 10:00 AM
Foldable lenses for cataract patients to be covered: Cataract patients will now receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge beginning June 4, 2012. read more; Economy Families Health Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:01 PM
Six months in, smokers still calling for help quitting: Since B.C.'s Smoking Cessation Program launched just over six months ago, more than 100,000 orders for smoking cessation products have been placed through HealthLink BC. read more; Families Health Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 AM
B.C. celebrates Advance Care Planning Day: The Province has declared today Advance Care Planning Day in British Columbia. The day highlights the importance of all capable adult British Columbians making their future health-care wishes known in advance of a time when they may be incapable of doing so. read more; Families Health Monday, April 16, 2012 8:00 AM
Improved medical education facility planned for UHNBC: The Province is moving ahead with planning for improvements to education facilities to support medical training at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC), as part of Budget 2012. read more; Health Monday, April 16, 2012 8:00 AM
Province plans for a new hospital on Haida Gwaii: The Province is moving ahead with planning for a new hospital on Haida Gwaii as part of Budget 2012. read more; Health Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:10 PM
Province to move ahead with new hospital at Burns Lake: The Province today announced that it is moving ahead with plans for a Lakes District Hospital replacement in Burns Lake as a part of Budget 2012. read more; Health Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:00 AM
$1M boost for school fruit and veggie program: B.C. is providing $1 million to further support school children's access to fresh B.C.-grown fruit and vegetable snacks in the classroom. read more; Education Health Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:15 AM
Interior Heart and Surgical Centre moves ahead: A preferred proponent has been selected to conclude negotiations with Interior Health as part of the next step towards building the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre (IHSC) at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). read more; Health Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:30 AM
Countdown is on to better patient care in Fort St. John: The countdown is on at the site of the new Fort St. John Hospital and Residential Care project. Less than three months remain until the new acute care and residential care buildings open. read more; Health Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:15 PM
Premier Announces New Mental Health Centre at VGH: Premier Christy Clark today announced a new mental health facility will be built at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). read more; Health Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:40 AM
Families to benefit from expanded end-of-life services: British Columbians with terminal illnesses, their loved ones and caregivers now have access to after-hours support in their homes with the expansion of the After- Hours Palliative Nursing Service (AHPNS). read more; Families Health Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:00 AM