November 06, 2009
PRINCE GEORGE – Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon announced that Prince George Regional Hospital will be renamed The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Prince George.
November 05, 2009
VICTORIA – British Columbia continues to monitor and respond to the spread of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus.
November 02, 2009
VICTORIA - The Province is taking action to restore full emergency care to protect British
Columbians, Minister of Health Services Kevin Falcon announced in introducing
legislation to end the strike by CUPE 873, the union representing BC Ambulance Service
(BCAS) paramedics and dispatchers.
November 02, 2009
VICTORIA – Canadian Patient Safety Week kicks off across the country this week, from Nov. 2 to 6, and to raise awareness here in British Columbia, patients are being told that ‘It’s Good to Ask' questions of their health-care providers.
October 29, 2009
VICTORIA – B.C.’s physician incentive programs continue to demonstrate positive results for both patients and doctors according to the 2008-2009 annual report of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC).
October 23, 2009
VICTORIA – Four new contracts to provide health authorities with cardiac, renal dialysis, and operating room supplies will save the province’s health system $31.6 million, announced Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon.
October 21, 2009
VICTORIA – Specially-trained pharmacists in British Columbia can now provide patients with vaccine injections.
October 20, 2009
PRINCE GEORGE – A preferred proponent has been selected to work with the BC Cancer Agency, Provincial Health Services Authority and the provincial government in negotiations as part of the next steps needed toward building a new regional cancer centre in Prince George.
October 15, 2009
SURREY – Construction on the $239-million Surrey Outpatient Hospital reached a milestone, with the completion of the framing and capping of the roof.
October 08, 2009
VICTORIA – Beginning January 2010, a more equitable rate structure will be introduced for all residential care clients to reduce the burden on low-income seniors and support ongoing improvements to the residential care system, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon announced.
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