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New health workforce strategy improves access to health care, …

WebSince 2017, B.C. has committed more than $1 billion to support health-care workers and increase access to health services for people. The Province has added 602 …

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Province helps better connect patients to primary-care providers

WebStarting Nov. 30, 2023, and continuing quarterly, the Province will report on progress to add more family doctors and nurse practitioners, and on connecting more …

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Province expands health-care workforce and increases patient access

WebThirty-nine of the actions are complete or in progress. Since 2017, B.C. has welcomed more than 38,000 new workers to the public health-care system and …

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Transforming access to primary care in the North with new virtual

WebWith funding of $3.8 million from government in 2020-21, the virtual clinic is a permanent program with expanded services to include the delivery of primary and …

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Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness

WebB.C. has ordered 2.8 million doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines and 2.3 million doses of the new influenza vaccine for the 2023-24 respiratory illness season, …

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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to …

WebB.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks. It’s part of several new measures introduced by …

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Transforming primary care in B.C. BC Gov News

WebThe Ministry of Health has launched a transformational team-based primary care strategy that is intended to increase access and attachment to primary care in …

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More young people in B.C. will benefit from integrated care

WebA historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, …

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Ten units coming soon to Vancouver for women leaving violence

WebA historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, …

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New clinical trials will save lives, support B.C. innovation

WebThe Province is investing $4.2 million to create a six-bed unit for Phase 1 clinical trials at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, which is operated by …

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Local non-profits get support to improve quality of life in the …

WebA historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, …

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Urgent and primary care centre opens in Chilliwack BC Gov News

WebThe Province of B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) stood in HlGaagilda and signed the historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title …

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Province supports allied health workforce, improves patient care

WebThe AHSP is a multi-year road map that is part of and funded through B.C.’s Health Human Resources (HHR) Strategy, which was announced on Sept. 29, 2022. …

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Local non-profits get support to improve quality of life in the …

WebVisitors to the Vancouver Maritime Museum are among the people who will benefit from Community Gaming Grants for capital projects by non-profit organizations …

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Minister’s statement on National Immunization Awareness Week

WebAdrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement on National Immunization Awareness Week, April 22-30, 2024: “National Immunization Awareness …

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Plan leads transformation of mental health, addictions care: report

WebAs of June 2021, FNHA has funded First Nations to deliver land-based healing services at 147 sites. According to the report, progress has been made toward …

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Shelter, supported housing coming for more than 220 people in

WebPeople experiencing homelessness in Abbotsford will soon have access to more than 220 new shelter spaces and supportive homes as the Province and the City of …

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People with mental illness, addictions benefit from new treatment

WebQuick Facts: In a year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or substance use issue. Research shows that more than half of people with a substance …

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Premier’s, minister’s statements on Earth Day BC Gov News

WebA historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, …

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Fifty-one new supportive homes open in Nanaimo BC Gov News

WebA historic piece of legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, and the first to recognize Aboriginal title in Canadian history, …

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New digital platform improves response, safety for people in crisis …

WebHealthIM is a digital public-safety system designed to improve emergency police response in mental-health and addiction crisis situations, increasing safety for first …

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Province announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, retention …

WebTo continue building on the commitments made at the signing of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) collective agreement in April 2023, the Province and BC …

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Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people

WebB.C. makes it easier to find a primary-care provider. The Province is making it easier for people to get a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their community by …

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Honourable Adrian Dix BC Gov News

WebFrom 2001-05, Adrian was a political commentator and journalist, writing a column for the Victoria Times Colonist and the Source, a multicultural newspaper in Vancouver. From …

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Service BC welcomes Health Insurance BC to provincial contact …

WebFor support or questions about MSP benefit services, Service BC provincial contact centre customer service agents are available to assist Monday to Friday, from 8 …

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New in-patient psychiatric unit coming to Vernon hospital

WebThe new unit will provide 44 single-occupancy patient rooms, replacing the 30 beds at two existing in-patient psychiatric units located at the hospital, as well as a more …

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Budget 2024: Taking action for people, families in B.C.

WebMore families with children will get more help with costs. Families will see a 25% increase to their monthly BC Family Benefit, with $248 million for a one-year BC …

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PHO recommends prescribed safer supply policy continue

WebA report released by Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), provides a review of the provincial prescribed safer supply (PSS) policy …

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