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BC announces new healthcare strategy CityNews Vancouver

WebThe province says by 2032, demand for health services in B.C. will grow by 14 per cent. The new strategy lays out 70 total actions under four central pillars: Retain, …

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B.C. decriminalization: Public drug use restricted

WebSaks says there needs to be a balance between public safety and public health when talking about pilot programs like the one in place in B.C. “That means there needs …

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Connecting B.C. patients with family doctors CityNews Vancouver

WebIn an effort to keep doctors in the province, the B.C. government announced a new payment model late last year, raising the average family doctor’s salary to $385,000 per year. …

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BC invests $31M in cancer diagnostics and research CityNews …

WebThe province says it expects the facility to be up and running in 2026. “With a growing and aging population we know demands for cancer services are increasing,” Dix …

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Canada's strained healthcare system report CityNews Vancouver

WebOnly 60 per cent polled earlier this year rated the quality of the health care they and their family have access to in Canada as “good.”. That is a drop from 72 per …

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How is B.C. tackling the drug crisis in 2024

Web2024 will mark eight years since B.C. declared a public health emergency over the drug crisis. Since April 2016, over 13,000 lives have been lost to the toxic, …

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B.C. sees longest walk-in clinic waits: report

WebA new report released by Medimap suggests B.C. has the longest wait times in the country for walk-in clinics. The tech company, which operates an app to help people find wait …

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BC premier responds to cancer patient's letter CityNews Vancouver

WebLast Updated November 24, 2023 7:36 am. A stage four cancer patient has written an open letter to B.C.’s health minister saying the province’s health-care system “isn’t tripping …

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BC hopes to match patients with family doctors in 4 weeks

WebB.C. hopes to link family doctors to patients in 4 weeks thanks to system upgrades. B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix makes an announcement in Victoria on …

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BC senior services expanding to support at-home care

WebThe three-year $354-million investment was detailed in the 2024 budget. The funding includes $227 million to add 900 new health-care providers to the workforce to …

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B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may lead …

WebThe executive director of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says Health Canada’s decision to allow British Columbia to again prohibit the use of illicit …

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BC respiratory illnesses increase hospitalizations CityNews …

WebThe latest update, provided Wednesday, shows hospitals set a new capacity record on Tuesday, with more than 10,400 people in hospital. That’s 200 more than the …

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Richmond new urgent, primary care centre

WebA second urgent and primary care centre in Richmond is opening its doors next week. The Richmond East centre, located at 95-10551 Shellbridge Way, will begin …

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B.C. drug use advocate warns decriminalization may lead to deaths

WebThe executive director of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says Health Canada’s decision to allow British Columbia to again prohibit the use of illicit …

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B.C. taskforce will look at hospital drug use, weapons policies

WebHealth Minister Adrian Dix says the province is reviewing policies to address drug use and weapons in B.C.’s hospitals. Dix said Friday the goal of a new taskforce will be to …

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FNHA cuts mental health coverage for non-Status clients

WebThe FNHA website also says, “Only First Nations people with Status and live in BC will be eligible to register for counselling services effective immediately.”. The …

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Richmond won't get stand-alone supervised consumption site: VCH

WebBy Hana Mae Nassar and Srushti Gangdev. Following two days of highly charged public hearings, Vancouver Coastal Health says it will “not be moving forward …

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U.K. doctors welcome in B.C., premier says

WebPosted February 26, 2024 11:51 am. B.C. Premier David Eby is rolling out the welcome mat for any doctors in the United Kingdom who are unhappy with their current situation and …

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BC COVID-19, flu numbers update CityNews Vancouver

WebPosted December 11, 2023 6:59 am. B.C. is urging people across the province to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines, as respiratory illnesses circulate and as people prepare to …

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B.C. hospitals not being asked to make drug-use areas: Eby

WebThe B.C. government is making it clear that it is not directing hospitals across the province to set aside space for drug use. Premier David Eby says allowing the …

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White Rock family speaks out after IIO report into death in custody

WebKate Walker has the details. The family of a woman who died in a White Rock jail cell is speaking out after the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) released a report …

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B.C. doctor's lawsuit against RateMDs certified in Supreme Court

WebPosted May 8, 2024 4:19 pm. The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class action lawsuit brought by a doctor against RateMDs.com — arguing the reviews posted …

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Greater wildfire risk in Canada for 2024 driven by heat, drought

WebThe McDougall Creek wildfire burns on the mountainside above lakefront homes in West Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl …

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2024 ICBC rebate: $110 coming to policyholders

WebPosted May 8, 2024 10:36 am. ICBC customers can expect a little cash from the auto insurer this year. The insurance corporation says its 3.6 million policyholders will …

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Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, diagnosed with cancer

WebPosted March 22, 2024 11:13 am. After weeks of speculation about her whereabouts and health, the Princess of Wales revealed Friday she has been undergoing treatment for …

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