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WebProvince takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people. Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:03 AM. Translations. Patients looking for a family physician or a nurse practitioner will …

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New health workforce strategy improves access to health …

WebSince 2017, B.C. has committed more than $1 billion to support health-care workers and increase access to health services for people. The Province has added 602 …

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Transforming access to primary care in the North with …

WebWith funding of $3.8 million from government in 2020-21, the virtual clinic is a permanent program with expanded services to include the delivery of primary and …

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Province expands health-care workforce and increases …

WebThirty-nine of the actions are complete or in progress. Since 2017, B.C. has welcomed more than 38,000 new workers to the public health-care system and …

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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more …

WebB.C.’s three-year exemption under section 56 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize people who use drugs was first requested on Nov. 1, …

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Transforming primary care in B.C. BC Gov News

WebThe Ministry of Health has launched a transformational team-based primary care strategy that is intended to increase access and attachment to primary care in …

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More young people in B.C. will benefit from integrated care

WebThe expansion of ICY teams is part of the Province’s work to improve mental-health and addictions care for children and youth, and is supported by complementary …

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Transforming primary care in Saanich Peninsula, western …

WebThe Ministry of Health will provide approximately $4.9 million in annual funding to the Saanich Peninsula primary care network once it is fully established, and …

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Local non-profits get support to improve quality of life in …

WebVisitors to the Vancouver Maritime Museum are among the people who will benefit from Community Gaming Grants for capital projects by non-profit organizations …

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Province helps better connect patients to primary-care …

WebStarting Nov. 30, 2023, and continuing quarterly, the Province will report on progress to add more family doctors and nurse practitioners, and on connecting more …

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New clinical trials will save lives, support B.C. innovation

WebThe Province is investing $4.2 million to create a six-bed unit for Phase 1 clinical trials at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, which is operated by …

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Actions protect people, B.C. communities this respiratory illness

WebB.C. has ordered 2.8 million doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines and 2.3 million doses of the new influenza vaccine for the 2023-24 respiratory illness season, …

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Local non-profits get support to improve quality of life in the North

WebEight new capital project grants were awarded throughout northern B.C. for a total of $492,452. “Not-for-profit organizations provide valuable services that help make …

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Plan leads transformation of mental health, addictions care: report

WebAs of June 2021, FNHA has funded First Nations to deliver land-based healing services at 147 sites. According to the report, progress has been made toward …

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Honourable Adrian Dix BC Gov News

WebFrom 2001-05, Adrian was a political commentator and journalist, writing a column for the Victoria Times Colonist and the Source, a multicultural newspaper in Vancouver. From …

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Province takes more actions to strengthen primary care for people

WebB.C. makes it easier to find a primary-care provider. The Province is making it easier for people to get a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their community by …

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Province supports allied health workforce, improves patient care

WebThe AHSP is a multi-year road map that is part of and funded through B.C.’s Health Human Resources (HHR) Strategy, which was announced on Sept. 29, 2022. …

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Province announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, retention …

WebTo continue building on the commitments made at the signing of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) collective agreement in April 2023, the Province and BC …

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Fifty-one new supportive homes open in Nanaimo BC Gov News

WebOnce residents have moved to their new homes in early May 2024, 50 units at Newcastle Place will be reopened for individuals currently staying in shelters, which will …

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Ten units coming soon to Vancouver for women leaving violence

WebThe single-detached house known as Sylvia’s Place features 10 units and will offer a second-stage program for women and gender-diverse people who have …

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Expanded mental-health, addictions support coming for South …

WebLaunched in 2020, it helps people in South Asian communities who are struggling with mental-health and addictions challenges connect with tailored and in …

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New digital platform improves response, safety for people in crisis …

WebHealthIM is a digital public-safety system designed to improve emergency police response in mental-health and addiction crisis situations, increasing safety for first …

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Premier’s, minister’s statements on the National Day of Mourning

WebPremier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning: “The National Day of Mourning is a time to honour workers …

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Shelter, supported housing coming for more than 220 people in

WebUpdated on April 26, 2024. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ. People experiencing homelessness in Abbotsford will soon have access to more than 220 new shelter spaces and supportive …

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Service BC welcomes Health Insurance BC to provincial contact …

WebFor support or questions about MSP benefit services, Service BC provincial contact centre customer service agents are available to assist Monday to Friday, from 8 …

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People with mental illness, addictions benefit from new treatment

WebQuick Facts: In a year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or substance use issue. Research shows that more than half of people with a substance …

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New Saanich Peninsula after-hours primary-care clinic launches

WebPeople on the Saanich Peninsula will benefit from the creation of a new after-hours primary-care clinic at the Peninsula Health Unit. Beginning Monday, April 8, 2024, …

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