Debate growing over pay-for-plasma clinics
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Debate growing over pay-for-plasma clinics
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March 30, 2016
Wed, Mar 30: A debate is growing in BC over whether we should allow paid blood plasma donations. Linda Aylesworth looks at what the concerns are.
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Debate growing over pay-for-plasma clinics02:10 | March 30, 2016 -
Non-profit working to keep vulnerable kids fed over spring break03:56 | 2 hours ago -
Health Matters: New online Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre04:16 | March 9, 2026 -
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Cooking Together: Plant-based, Bengal-inspired breakfast07:16 | March 1, 2026 -
Trailblazing Black female physician leads the way at Surrey Memorial Hospital02:19 | February 28, 2026 -
Menopause meds to be covered by PharmaCare starting March 104:07 | February 28, 2026 -
Emergency response concerns on Westham Island02:32 | February 27, 2026 -
‘Resurrection’ documentary tells story of Guy Felicella’s journey of recovery from addiction and homelessness04:31 | February 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: How intimate partner violence increases the risk of heart disease05:11 | February 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors call for action to address rising cervical cancer rates04:26 | February 26, 2026 -
Long-term care facility building pause04:33 | February 22, 2026 -
Budget impacts on long-term care homes05:41 | February 21, 2026 -
B.C. company says it can make cheaper nasal naloxone02:04 | February 20, 2026 -
B.C. paramedics vote in favour of strike action02:08 | February 19, 2026 -
B.C. government funding more naloxone kits01:28 | February 19, 2026 -
B.C. Privacy Commissioner report finds Lapu Lapu Day victims had privacy breached by health care workers04:33 | February 19, 2026 -
Privacy breaches after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy02:00 | February 18, 2026 -
NDP government faces more criticism over funding changes for special needs children02:00 | February 18, 2026
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Debate growing over pay-for-plasma clinics02:10 | March 30, 2016
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Non-profit working to keep vulnerable kids fed over spring break03:56 | 2 hours ago
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Health Matters: New online Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre04:16 | March 9, 2026
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BC moving to permanent daylight time on March 8th05:39 | March 8, 2026
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Lowering the screening age for colorectal cancer05:25 | March 7, 2026
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Family of Lapu Lapu victim says red tape is preventing help02:22 | March 5, 2026
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Intimate partner violence report02:04 | March 5, 2026
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Estrogen patch shortage01:59 | March 5, 2026
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Experts criticize switch to daylight saving01:52 | March 4, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: B.C. Women’s Health Research Month04:57 | March 4, 2026
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Health Matters: The connection between weight and health03:23 | March 4, 2026
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B.C. report outlines how to reduce cancer cases through alcohol policy02:05 | March 3, 2026
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VGH diverting complex pregnant patients01:54 | March 3, 2026
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B.C. moves to permanent daylight saving time07:11 | March 3, 2026
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B.C. moving to permanent daylight saving time02:12 | March 2, 2026
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Health Matters: Colon Cancer Awareness04:34 | March 2, 2026
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Cooking Together: Plant-based, Bengal-inspired breakfast07:16 | March 1, 2026
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Trailblazing Black female physician leads the way at Surrey Memorial Hospital02:19 | February 28, 2026
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Menopause meds to be covered by PharmaCare starting March 104:07 | February 28, 2026
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Emergency response concerns on Westham Island02:32 | February 27, 2026
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‘Resurrection’ documentary tells story of Guy Felicella’s journey of recovery from addiction and homelessness04:31 | February 27, 2026
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Health Matters: How intimate partner violence increases the risk of heart disease05:11 | February 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Doctors call for action to address rising cervical cancer rates04:26 | February 26, 2026
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Budget impacts on long-term care homes05:41 | February 21, 2026
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B.C. company says it can make cheaper nasal naloxone02:04 | February 20, 2026
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B.C. paramedics vote in favour of strike action02:08 | February 19, 2026
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B.C. government funding more naloxone kits01:28 | February 19, 2026
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B.C. Privacy Commissioner report finds Lapu Lapu Day victims had privacy breached by health care workers04:33 | February 19, 2026
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Privacy breaches after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy02:00 | February 18, 2026
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NDP government faces more criticism over funding changes for special needs children02:00 | February 18, 2026
Debate growing over pay-for-plasma clinics
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March 30, 2016
Wed, Mar 30: A debate is growing in BC over whether we should allow paid blood plasma donations. Linda Aylesworth looks at what the concerns are.
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