People living with certain moderate to severe autoimmune conditions in B.C. now have access to more treatment options. BC PharmaCare has added one medication to…
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Step taken to address Indigenous racism in health care
A Ministry of Health progress report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism within B.C.’s health-care system, the Ministry of…
Poor air quality from wildfires increases health risks
People throughout the province are reminded to stay safe from the impacts of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke and check on family and…
Pharmacists can now prescribe to treat 21 minor ailments
People in B.C. can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink…
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Letter to the Editor The Cranbrook Community Response Network, Safe Communities Cranbrook and The Cranbrook Social Planning Society urges citizens to assist its vulnerable adults…
Health groups seek clarity on Physician Assistants
Letter to the Editor The following is a letter that has been sent to Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health and the Ministry of…
COVID-19 vaccine for children under five expiring
People with children aged six months to four years are advised that Canada’s current supply of the infant Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine expires on March…
New payment model for physicians begins
A new family physician payment model has come into effect in British Columbia Patients will benefit from family physicians having greater flexibility in their practices,…
Time for answers on Elkford ED demands mayor and MLA
District of Elkford Mayor Steve Fairbairn and Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka are calling on the provincial government and Interior Health Authority (IH) to address…
EOCs activating due to respiratory illness season
Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, emergency operation centres (EOCs) will be reactivated in health authorities to ensure patients continue to have access to the hospital care…