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Former Alberta CMOH Deena Hinshaw appointed to public health leadership role in B.C.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is moving into a new role on the public health leadership team in B.C. and will assist the work of provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.HealthFeb 1
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B.C. health-care workers able to work at multiple facilities as order rescindsAs of Jan. 1, B.C. clinical staff will no longer be limited to working at one site, according to the Ministry of Health.HealthDec 31, 2022
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B.C. government continues the pandemic wage top up for care home workersThe province began the temporary wage increases for non-unionized clinical staff in long-term care and assisted-living facilities shortly after the pandemic began.PoliticsDec 16, 2022
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B.C. public health officer pledges weekly update after flu deaths of 6 kids, teensThe statement was Henry's first mention of flu deaths among children, despite holding a media briefing Monday specifically to update the public on a surge in respiratory illnesses.HealthDec 9, 2022
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B.C. doctor pushing for flu vaccine clinics at schools across the provinceVancouver family physician Dr. Anna Wolak says school-based clinics would ensure the vaccine is connected directly with people who need it.HealthDec 6, 2022
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4 COVID-19 court cases dismissed by B.C. Supreme CourtA B.C. Supreme Court chief justice found four consecutive challenges, that alleged COVID-19 health orders in B.C. violated human rights, to be unsubstantiated.CanadaSep 15, 2022
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Don’t blame schools for high COVID-19 rates among B.C. youth: Top doctorDr. Bonnie Henry has been criticized by some parents and health-care professionals who say a major jump in infections occurred during the school year among children under age 10.HealthSep 14, 2022
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Study co-authored by B.C.’s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19The preprint study was published online on Sept. 9 and says a series of surveillance reports of infections were understating the actual levels of infection by 92 times.HealthSep 13, 2022
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B.C. bracing for rough flu season as health experts encourage vaccinationWhile pandemic precautions made the last two flu seasons exceptionally light, Australia had its worst season in five years and health experts worry it will be the same in B.C.HealthSep 9, 2022
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Omicron vaccine available to most in B.C. by end of October: top health officialsIn a joint statement, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say B.C. is set to begin distributing doses of Moderna's newly approved vaccine as soon as supply arrives.HealthSep 1, 2022
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