MLA Minute By Doug Clovechok Since the NDP approved funding cuts to the B.C. Provincial Retinal Treatment Program, I have received dozens of calls, emails,…
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B.C. Paramedics and dispatchers ratify agreement
The Health Employers Association of BC and the members of the Ambulance Paramedics and Dispatchers Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery…
Text alerts for toxic drugs now available
In response to the ongoing toxic drug emergency, a new health alert system has been launched across Interior Health. “Across the province – in every…
BC Cancer launches lung-screening program
BC Cancer has launched a province-wide lung cancer screening program, providing access to eligible high-risk people at 36 sites throughout the province, including East Kootenay…
Province strengthens mental health crisis lines
The B.C. government reported January 14 it is enhancing supports in order to provide better crisis line services for British Columbians. Planned enhancements to crisis…
Wildfires have powerful impacts on mental health
Letter to the Editor If you’re feeling grief, anxiety or stress around disasters and health emergencies, you’re not alone. Wildfires, smoke and extreme weather like…
Pregnant people eligible to get vaccine
All pregnant people aged 16+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a priority population through B.C.’s Immunization Plan. “All Health Canada-approved vaccines…
B.C. launches lung cancer screening program
British Columbians at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive early detection screening, thanks to the provincial government’s investment in a…
PET/CT scanner for Interior cancer patients
People living in B.C.’s Interior now have what the Ministry of Health says is closer-to-home access to specialized cancer care services with a new, state-of-the-art…
Hundreds of contact tracers to be hired in B.C.
The B.C. government announced today (August 12) that it will hire approximately 500 additional health professionals to increase contact tracing around British Columbia, helping keep…