The Cranbrook Urgent & Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is marking one year of expanded access to services and team-based health care in the community. Between…
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B.C. urges parents to vaccinate kids before holidays
British Columbia’s public-health officials are encouraging families and caregivers to get their kids vaccinated against influenza in advance of the holidays. The Ministry of Health…
Province prepares for fall respiratory viruses
The B.C. government is encouraging provincial residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza for the most effective protection in the fall. The COVID-19 fall…
Vaccination requirements remain for health-care workers
In order to protect the province’s most vulnerable and the overall health-care system, COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health-care system workers continue to be in place….
Health and safety remain focus as kids return to school
The Ministry of Health, the provincial health officer and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are reminding families of how to stay healthy and…
Special funding available for family doctors
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC announced recently that $118 million in stabilization funding is being made available to family doctors throughout British…
New app aims to improve access to health records
People in B.C. now have an easier way to access their health records with the launch of the Health Gateway mobile app. Health Gateway is…
Immunization plan continuing with fall boosters
The B.C. government July 8 announced a fall booster program as the next step in its COVID-19 immunization plan. B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy has helped…
Pregnancy Care Clinic opens in Cranbrook
New service strengthens team-based support for parents throughout their pregnancy journey Expectant parents will benefit from improved access to comprehensive pregnancy care at the new Encompass…
Rapid tests available for people 40+ at pharmacies
As of Tuesday, March 15, rapid antigen test kits are available through community pharmacies to people aged 40 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up…