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In a first for B.C., mental health transition team in Surrey will help

WEBThe province’s first mental health and substance use transition team for youth is coming to Surrey later this year – and it was given a $400,000 boost from the RBC …

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Fraser Health launches 1st virtual psychiatry unit in B.C.

WEBFraser Health has fully launched its virtual psychiatry unit – the first of its kind in B.C. It began as a pilot project in September 2022 and Fraser Health said Thursday …

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Two teams launched to support ‘young people in crisis’ in Fraser …

WEBB.C.’s Mental Health Minister announced two teams dedicated to supporting youth experiencing mental health or substance use challenges in the south Fraser …

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Dr. Theresa Tam on preparing for the next battle with COVID-19, …

WEBChief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam attends a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Tam says COVID-19 is still circulating at a …

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Dedicated mental health, substance-use zone opens at Peace Arch

WEBBritish Columbia’s Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced the opening of a mental health and substance use zone in the emergency …

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On eve of health care rally, Dix hails progress to improve care at

WEBOn the eve of a health care rally set to take place at Surrey’s Civic Plaza, Health Minister Adrian Dix gave a status report on the “30 promised health care …

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SafePoint safe consumption site marks five years of ‘truly saving …

WEBFrom left: SafePoint’s Hyeth Manlosa, Ian Fraser, and Megan White. After five years in operation, SafePoint staff have reversed 2,845 drug poisonings, according to …

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New medical school coming to SFU Surrey, province announces

WEBA new medical school is coming to SFU Surrey and the province is investing as much as $4.9 million to support its development. Premier David Eby made the …

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New app to connect police, health-care providers during mental …

WEBThe province has unveiled a new phone app for police to use when responding to someone facing a mental-health or addiction-related crisis. Mental Health …

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Surrey residents feel ‘failed by the healthcare system’

WEBHealth care access in Surrey is a topic that is deeply personal for South Surrey resident Amy Rai, who was at the rally with members of her family, including her …

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Province breaks ground on new Cloverdale hospital

WEBThe Provincial Government finally broke ground on the long-awaited Cloverdale hospital Sept. 12. B.C. premier David Eby, Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Mike …

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Fraser Valley seniors’ home residents go without meds for a night …

WEBWhen Phyllis Munro called the nursing station at Waverly Seniors Village in the evening last Friday there was no answer. The 93-year-old Waverly resident tried …

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There’s free and low-cost counselling for Surrey residents

WEBSurrey residents can benefit from free and low-cost counselling services after the provincial government extended funding for two local agencies. Moving Forward …

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Surrey hospital installs temporary pediatric emergency waitroom

WEBFraser Health has installed portables to be used as a “temporary pediatric emergency waiting area” outside Surrey Memorial Hospital to prepare for potential …

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Surrey revamping Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors

WEBThe City of Surrey first launched its Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors in 2014 to support their safety, health and wellness needs, and also address transportation, …

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Surrey brings back on-street pay parking north of SMH

WEBHealth Care Zone (north of 96 Avenue) is $2.50 each hour to maximum four hours

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Surrey’s $312M Legion Veterans Village unveiled, first of its kind in

WEBMore than 400 dignitaries, including representatives from all levels of government, were invited Wednesday to tour the $312-million Legion Veterans Village …

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Cloverdale hospital project moves ahead

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