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B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family …

WEBWhile nearly 410,000 people have been connected to a physician since 2018, there are another 310,000 who remain on the Health Connect Registry, and …

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It takes roughly 25.8 weeks for medical treatment in B.C.: Study

WEBOntario had the shortest wait time at 20.3 weeks, up 18.5 weeks from 2021. British Columbia ranked second in shortest wait time at 25.8 weeks, an improvement …

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Family medicine in Squamish: Progress and challenges ahead

WEBMore patients in Squamish have a family doctor to see these days. Dr. Lawrence Klein, who has worked in Squamish since the mid-90s, said that the …

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New health study shows men are suffering — a lot

WEBHazardous drinking or active alcohol use disorders were reported by 42% of respondents. The study showed that 11% of all respondents experienced weekly or daily …

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Navigating the unknown: Squamish Hospital demystified

WEBHeidi Butler, coastal director for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), says that the first thing locals need to know about Squamish General Hospital is that staff are …

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Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign …

WEBOTTAWA — All 13 provinces and territories were part of Ottawa's new health accord as of Wednesday after Health Minister Mark Holland announced a $3.7 …

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Editorial: Is the Squamish Hospital going to be upgraded

WEBA spokesperson told The Squamish Chief that the health authority is “proactively planning for the future to help ensure health services are improved and …

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Advocacy groups decry federal government's shutdown of mental …

WEBMental health and addictions experts are slamming the federal government's decision to shut down an online service where people found free counselling and peer …

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Who is the Squamish overdose prevention site for

WEBThe Squamish overdose prevention site (OPS) is a place where those who use substances can consume their drugs under the watchful eye of those trained to …

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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard

WEBHealth Minister Mark Holland rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, May 6, 2024. Holland says he isn't convinced by the rationale …

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After losing daughter, Squamish mom reintroduces Safe Care Act

WEBShe lost her daughter to a fentanyl overdose. Now Squamish mom Brenda Doherty hopes a newly reintroduced bill, dubbed the Safe Care Act, will prevent that …

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Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard …

WEBHealth Minister Mark Holland rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, May 6, 2024. Holland says he isn't convinced by the rationale …

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Feel better naturally with an alternative approach to health

WEBOur main mission is to use natural means as much as possible to bring people to a state of good health,” says Dees. “That’s what the word euphoria means in Greek - achieving a …

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I need help for an addiction: what do I do

WEBSo if a person is struggling with an addiction and needs immediate help in Squamish, what do they do? According to officials with Vancouver Coastal Health, the …

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

WEBSteward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection.. The Dallas-based company, which …

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New pharmacy, medical clinic to open in Squamish

WEBA new pharmacy is coming to Squamish with the goal of being a one stop shop for most medical needs. Garibaldi Pharmacy, which is owned by pharmacist Dean …

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District sells property to Vancouver Coastal Health

WEBAccording to the minutes of a recent special business meeting, the District has agreed to sell 42000 Loggers Lane to VCH for $17.49 million. The District of …

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COVID exacerbates work-related stress, says recent survey

WEB00:01:23. More than one in five Canadians reports “high” or “very high” levels of work-related stress, according to a Statistics Canada survey. And, according to the …

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Circle of Supports Awaits at New Squamish Transitional Home

WEBJennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, told The Squamish Chief in an interview on Nov. 15 that the urgent need in the Sea to Sky is the …

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