B.C. Health

• ‘Zero approvals’: HIV drug less accessible in B.C., doctor says

  British Columbians with HIV have less access than other Canadians to a long-lasting injectable drug that would make treating their conditions easier.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2023
  
• 1 million influenza vaccines administered already, Dr. Bonnie Henry says

  Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are also expected to provide an update on the respiratory illness season and immunization campaign.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2023
  
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• Surrey Memorial Hospital doctors pen letter warning of ‘unsafe conditions’

  The letter, made public Monday, goes on to say health leadership and elected officials have failed to communicate the state of the "crisis to patients and the public."

  Health

  May 15, 2023
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• Concerns over staffing issues and lack of care in Okanagan long-term care homes continue

  Cecilia Agnes Kloster, a Kelowna, B.C., senior, says she has learned through taking care of a friend how difficult it is for people to get the care they need.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
• How a big bird named ‘Magrau’ is helping make hospital visits less scary for B.C. kids

  Magrau is a ventriloquist puppet, and the star of six videos for children aiming to take the mystery out of common procedures they might encounter at the hospital.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2023
• B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says

  'If we don't get the key issues addressed, job action is something we will consider down the road,' said Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics of BC's president.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2023
• B.C. psychological experts pushing for public mental health system

  The B.C. Psychological Association is pleading with the province to include psychologist treatment in the public health system.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2022
• B.C. health clinics offer walk-in flu shots and focus on children’s vaccinations

  Friday through Saturday, additional clinics in B.C. will provide flu shots, with a focus on children's vaccinations ahead of the holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2022
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• B.C. government working on long-term plan for virtual health care

  B.C. doctors and the province are now discussing whether payment changes are needed here.

  Health

  Dec 3, 2022
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• More internationally educated doctors on the way, B.C. government says

  It is a move to try and address the large issue of the lack of family doctors within the province.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2022