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Province encouraging shots ahead of holidays

WEBThe B.C. government is urging residents to get their free COVID-19 and flu shots before the holidays. “ We want everyone in B.C. to be safe as they gather this …

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Williams Lake Getting Two New Healthcare Landing Coordinators

WEBThursday, Sep. 1st, 2022. Photo - provided by City of Williams Lake. The City will have a couple new additions to help with healthcare professionals come to the Cariboo. The two …

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Walk-in Clinic Opens in Williams Lake

WEBA former daycare has been completely transformed into Williams Lake’s only walk-in clinic by a emergency room physician and his wife. Borland Medi-Clinic opened …

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Construction coming soon for $366 million Cariboo Memorial …

WEBCariboo-Chilcotin residents can look forward to the long awaited additions to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH). Interior Health signed a contract for the …

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Interior Health is reminding everyone to have a safe holiday …

WEBAs everyone is getting ready for the holiday season, Interior health is wanting everyone to stay safe when celebrating. Three main things to watch out for is …

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Interior Health reminding residents to keep immunizations up to …

WEBAs of December 31st, 2023, 56.3 per cent of seven-year-olds were immunized, with the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap reaching 58.6, while the goal was to …

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100 Mile Family Flu Clinics Coming up

WEBFlu clinics are continuing in the South Cariboo. Interior Health is holding flu shot clinics next week at the health unit in 100 Mile House. “The southern hemisphere …

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100 Mile Hospital emergency department Opens

WEBFor urgent needs over the weekend, MHSU clients should call 250-395-7623 between. 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to speak to an MHSU nurse or visit the emergency …

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Province expanding registry to connect patients with practitioners

WEBThe B.C. government is expanding the health connect registry so it’s easier for patients to find a family doctor. The registry was being tested in certain communities but …

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GR Baker Hospital In Quesnel Opens New Emergency Department …

WEBPeople in the North Cariboo now have better access to health care at GR Baker Memorial Hospital with the completion of the new emergency department and …

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Province launching spring COVID-19 boosters

WEBAccording to the BC Government, the SARS CoV-2 virus is continuing to circulate at lower levels in the community. Health officials recommend an additional …

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Province announces steps to streamline primary care services

WEBLast summer, a new Provincial Attachment system was developed by the Ministry of Health. This included Doctors of BC and the Nurse Practitioners of BC to …

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Williams Lake Doctor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for …

WEBFor the first time a Williams Lake physician has been named as a recipient of the BC Rural Health Award. The BC Rural Health Award program has recognized four …

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Province encourages vaccinations as respiratory illness cases surge

WEBBC’s Ministry of Health said hospitals are experiencing a surge of in-patients as the respiratory illness season continues. In a teleconference on Wednesday, Health …

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Northern Health experiencing Environmental Health Officer …

WEB(With files by Darin Bain-MyPGNow) Northern Health says the region is experiencing a significant shortage of Environmental Public Health staff. According to …

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Quesnel is in the market for some new physicians

WEBThursday, Feb. 29th, 2024. Stock image of doctor (Supplied by Pexels) Northern Health has confirmed that five physicians will be leaving Quesnel in the coming months. It adds …

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Northern Health medical bus service set for gradual return

WEB(Files by Justin Madu-MyPGNow) Starting on June 1st, the Northern Health Connections bus service will go back to standard eligibility, with one key exception. …

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100 Mile House Hospital Celebrates 50th anniversary

WEBToday marks the 50 th anniversary of the 100 Mile House hospital which first opened its doors July.15 1966. Natalie Kulyk the acute care nurse manager from 100 …

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South Cariboo Health Foundation Once Again Overwhelmed By …

WEBThe generosity of residents in the South Cariboo continues to shine on this year’s Starry Night’s fundraising efforts. The South Cariboo Health Foundation is looking …

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