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B.C. nurses rally in Vancouver amid staff shortage crisis at hospitals

(2 days ago) WebA demonstration was held in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, as nurses demand urgent action to address the shortage of staff at hospitals …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/we-believe-patients-deserve-better-b-c-nurses-rally-in-vancouver-to-demand-better-working-conditions-1.6421380

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3 new COVID-19 outbreaks at Vancouver health-care facilities

(1 days ago) WebThe Omicron-variant-fuelled fifth wave of COVID-19 has started 2022 the same way it ended 2021: with a growing number of outbreaks at health-care facilities in …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/more-covid-19-outbreaks-at-b-c-health-care-facilities-as-visitor-restrictions-take-effect-1.5725333

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Hundreds of B.C. nurses hold rally in downtown …

(1 days ago) WebHundreds of B.C. nurses and healthcare advocates took to downtown Vancouver streets on Friday for a rally. The prevailing issue for them is deteriorating working conditions and staffing shortages

https://globalnews.ca/news/9255425/bc-nurses-rally-vancouver/

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B.C. expanding specialized cancer care, treatment in Vancouver

(3 days ago) WebThe expansion of services will be funded through the B.C. government’s three-year, $270-million plan for new spending on cancer treatment and care. The latest …

https://globalnews.ca/news/10348216/bc-expanding-specialized-cancer-care-treatment/

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Canada's strained healthcare system report CityNews Vancouver

(2 days ago) 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 …

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/08/02/canada-healthcare-system-report-strained/

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BC premier responds to cancer patient's letter CityNews Vancouver

(3 days ago) 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 …

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/11/24/bc-premier-cancer-patient-letter-health-care-system/

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B.C. will spend $8,800 per person on health care in …

(5 days ago) WebThe CIHI projects B.C. will spend $8,800 per person on health care this year, higher than the national figure of $8,563 per Canadian. Nationally, total health care spending is expected to reach

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-health-care-spending-8800-per-person-2022-cihi-data

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Spotlight on Canada's health-care crisis CTV News - CTV News …

(6 days ago) WebSecuring a boost in federal funding for health care is expected to be a top priority as all 13 provincial and territorial health ministers sit down with their federal …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/federal-ministers-meet-in-vancouver-to-discuss-canada-s-health-care-crisis-1.6142197

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Pandemic mental health crunch leads to calls for changes to B.C.'s

(5 days ago) WebThe document estimates a cost of about $26.9 million to run the program for three years, but argues it will also come with significant savings to the health-care system.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pandemic-mental-health-crunch-leads-to-calls-for-changes-to-b-c-s-already-broken-system-1.6319691

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B.C. woman says she can’t get transplant because of - Global News

(8 days ago) WebGlobal News raised Derksen-Unrau’s claims with the Ministry of Health, which oversees BC Transplant, and Vancouver Coastal Health on Friday. Trending Now …

https://globalnews.ca/news/10367848/lung-transplant-denied-money-accomodation/

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vancouver health care News, Videos & Articles

(8 days ago) Webvancouver health care videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on vancouver health care .

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Veterans Affairs to upgrade Vancouver medical campus

(6 days ago) WebThe VA Portland/Vancouver Health Care system announced plans to construct a primary care, mental health and virtual care facility in Vancouver at a cost …

https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/mar/01/veterans-affairs-to-upgrade-vancouver-medical-campus/

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Health care: Issues persist as B.C. modernizes - CTV News …

(1 days ago) WebPublished March 6, 2023 7:35 p.m. PST. Share. British Columbia’s two biggest health authorities are pushing ahead with the massive task of modernizing the information …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/it-s-challenging-issues-persist-as-b-c-modernizes-hospital-technology-1.6301883

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Health news in Canada CTV News Canadian healthcare

(9 days ago) WebThe latest news on health and medicine in Canada, medical assistance in dying, COVID, vaccines, mental health, Ozempic, Wegovy, and more.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health

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News Vancouver Coastal Health - VCH

(8 days ago) WebMarch 28, 2024 - BC Gov News. Vancouver General Hospital pilots new plant-rich menu items for health patients and planet. March 13, 2024 - News release. Inspiring inclusion …

https://www.vch.ca/en/about-us/media-centre/news

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New long-term care home coming to Vancouver BC Gov News

(1 days ago) WebRezoning with the City of Vancouver is expected to be complete in summer 2023, with construction expected to start in fall 2025 and be complete in fall 2028. “Our …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0027-000370

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Black youth face multiple barriers in accessing mental health care

(6 days ago) WebTORONTO — Black youth in Canada face multiple barriers in getting access to mental health services — and health-care providers can make the situation more …

https://www.nsnews.com/health/black-youth-face-multiple-barriers-in-accessing-mental-health-care-experts-say-8698011

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Healthy lives in healthy communities Vancouver Coastal Health

(1 days ago) WebAccess safe, quality health-care services and information to support your health and well-being. Find a location Vancouver Coastal Health operates more than 120 locations, …

https://www.vch.ca/en

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New supports for allied health, clinical support workers - BC Gov …

(1 days ago) WebPeople accessing health care will benefit from a stronger workforce as the Province further invests in recruitment, retention and training initiatives for allied health …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0054-000666

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Vancouver health-care workers handcuffed on DTES CTV News

(2 days ago) WebOn Nov. 16, around 2 p.m., MacDonald and a colleague who both work for Vancouver Coastal Health, had picked up a client in a car-share and were bringing …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/dtes-health-care-workers-handcuffed-by-police-while-taking-client-to-appointment-1.6799557

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Family says inadequate health care led to death of - Vancouver …

(7 days ago) WebHealth officials on Vancouver Island are investigating the care provided to a 23-year-old Nanaimo woman who died of an untreated infection, a death her mother said …

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/family-says-inadequate-health-care-led-to-death-of-23-year-old-nanaimo-woman

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PeaceHealth expands sustainability initiatives, names program …

(7 days ago) WebAbout PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. …

https://www.peacehealth.org/news/2024-05-03/peacehealth-expands-sustainability-initiatives-names-program-director-environmental

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Health Care in Vancouver

(9 days ago) WebThe Care Point Medical Centre has a total of 12 walk-in clinics in the city and the suburbs. Clinics in the downtown area include: Care Point Medical Centre 1175 Denman Street …

http://www.infovancouver.com/facts-for-visitors/health-care

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Canadian Dental Care Plan: Who's eligible and what's covered?

(Just Now) WebHealth Canada is accepting applications in phases. Seniors over age 65 are eligible to apply. If you have a valid disability tax credit certificate or have a child age 18 …

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/the-canadian-dental-care-plan-has-started-whos-eligible-whats-covered

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Vancouver Island teams pairing cops with mental health nurses off …

(Just Now) WebA program pairing RCMP officers with mental health nurses outside of Victoria is fully up and running, and appears to already be delivering results.. The West Shore …

https://globalnews.ca/news/10457634/nurse-police-mental-health-teams-west-shore/

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Nanaimo family seeks transfer, concerned by quality of care at …

(1 days ago) WebAccording to the Office of the Seniors Advocate’s 2024 monitoring report, Island Health has the highest number of complaints in long-term care received by …

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/nanaimo-family-seeks-transfer-due-to-concerns-about-quality-of-care-at-long-term-facility-1.6872443

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance - NPR

(5 days ago) WebTransgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, appeals court says : Shots - Health News The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/29/1247896150/transgender-health-insurance-west-virginia-north-carolina-appeals-court

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DACA recipients will now be eligible for federal health care …

(6 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that over 100,000 young immigrants who lack health insurance will now have a shot at accessing …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/biden-daca-healthcare-coverage-new-rule-rcna150473

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

(Just Now) WebBy moving medical care closer to the front, and treating combat wounds within the so-called "golden hour," or even the first 30 minutes after injury, casualty rates dropped.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1246636334/pentagon-military-healthcare

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Walmart to close 51 clinics as it shutters its entire Walmart Health

(6 days ago) WebOffering health care services has proven difficult for nontraditional providers. Last month, Walgreens said it had closed 140 of its VillageMD primary care clinics, with …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/walmart-closing-health-clinics-walmart-health-division-why-rcna149968

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'Dying for doctors': Report cites concerns with health care in rural

(3 days ago) WebThe Saskatchewan population health and evaluation research unit at the University of Regina released the report looking at the state of rural health care in the …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/report-rural-health-care-sask-1.7181115

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Klobuchar Asks Regulators to Investigate MultiPlan Over Health …

(2 days ago) WebA data analytics firm has helped big health insurers cut payments to doctors, raising concerns about possible price fixing. By Chris Hamby Chris Hamby has been …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/us/multiplan-health-insurance-price-fixing.html

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Walmart to close health centers in retreat from offering medical …

(6 days ago) WebWalmart revenue up, Home Depot sales down in 4th quarter reports 05:12. Walmart is shutting down all of its health care clinics and virtual medical services, the …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-health-one-medical/

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Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Expands Health Coverage …

(4 days ago) WebToday, the Biden-Harris Administration is expanding access to affordable, quality health care coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/03/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-expands-health-coverage-to-daca-recipients/

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