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BC is pushing to add thousands more nurses. But nurse …

WebBC is now years into an acute shortage of nurses as part of the broader crisis in an overwhelmed health system. The province took steps this year to fast-track foreign nurses and incentivize retired nurses …

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BC incentives to recruit foreign and retired nurses welcome news …

WebThe lack of adequate nursing staff to fill shifts at hospitals has caused emergency room shutdowns, and dangerous situations like the one we reported on last …

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A stroke of madness: Meet the Cold Water Addicts, Victoria's …

WebAt 8:00 am on a Monday in March, the sea lapping against the breakwater is about seven degrees. Rain spatters early morning dog walkers as they pass by above on …

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Plans for new youth mental health program at Royal Jubilee …

WebPlans for new youth mental health program at Royal Jubilee Hospital veiled in secrecy. A child psychiatrist for Indigenous people attributes the changes to ongoing …

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Patients and nurses are feeling the squeeze of staffing …

WebFor the past three weeks, Rachel has been recovering in a crowded unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH). Like most units at that hospital these days, hers has too many patients …

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Victorians’ health and wellness on a steady decline over past three

WebDramatic drop in access to care since 2020. Access to healthcare has been on a steady decline in Victoria over the past two years, according to the annual Vital Signs reports. In …

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From free food to veterinary care, these Victoria organizations are

WebCapital Daily good news coverage is supported by Colourful Business, but the stories and journalism are produced independently by Capital Daily.Per our policy, …

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A life diminished by the province's care

WebSimon Stubbs has been stuck in hospital mental-health wards for years, enduring “trauma on trauma on trauma”. By Tori Marlan. April 30, 2023. Illustration: Melissa Carter / …

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BC’s surgery wait times are still rising, while a Victoria company …

WebIt has been more than two years since Alyse Frampton first went to the doctor complaining about pain in her hips. It took a year—during which time she was misdiagnosed, then …

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“I called 75 times”: Severe backups at testing call centre hinder

WebStephanie Frig, a sous chef in Victoria, says she called the hotline on August 23 after returning from a road trip with a sore throat. It took almost 100 phone calls …

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‘Tale as old as time’: Debunking pervasive myths about …

WebSandy Fisher has been homeless in Victoria since 2016. In the past two years, he's noticed a change in the community. “There seems to be a lot more hubbub on the block,” Fisher …

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‘A step in the right direction’: BC announces new payment model …

WebUnder the current model, the health ministry estimates that a full-time family doctor makes around $250,000 per year prior to taxes and overhead costs. The new …

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What can municipalities do to attract health-care workers

WebWhat can municipalities do to attract health-care workers? Greater Victoria candidates have ideas . From subsidized clinic spaces, to housing and childcare options, …

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Against her will

WebA 54-year-old single mother, Kirsten — who goes by Kir — once aspired to teach yoga. But that dream vanished soon after she was prescribed Abilify Maintena. …

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UPDATED: VIVA Victoria fires communications manager over …

WebThis developing story was updated at 5pm on Oct. 3. Victoria resident Caren Morris woke up in the middle of the night on Oct. 3 and rolled over to check her phone out of habit.

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'Double barrel crisis': Treatment for Greater Victoria adults with

Web'Double barrel crisis': Treatment for Greater Victoria adults with eating disorders cut back despite increased demand. Island residents south of the Malahat only have one …

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Andrew Huberman PhD.: A Lecture On The 10 Pillars Of Human …

WebUse your exclusive member code MEMBERNK27 to purchase tickets before they go live. Tickets. Andrew Huberman PhD.: A Lecture On The 10 Pillars Of Human Health and …

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On stress leave with a service weapon: Victoria police officers with

WebRecognizing that public safety officers were disproportionately affected by PTSD, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a mandate to the public safety minister in 2015 to create …

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