Tag: Health
Public Health Notice: H7N9 avian flu in China
April 4, 2013 Why you should take note The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. All cases developed severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties, some resulting in death. Additional cases are expected. Official numbers are available here. Risk to Canadians The [...]
B.C. invests $2 million in advanced research
March 21, 2013 Ministry of Health VICTORIA, BC – British Columbia is providing $2 million to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) to support its work in advanced research in a variety of fields. “Our government understands the great value of research, particularly in areas that touch the lives of British Columbians,” said Health [...]
Auditor General looks at alternative service delivery contracts in new report
February 28, 2013 Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia VICTORIA, BC — Auditor General John Doyle has released a report examining the contract between the Ministry of Health and MAXIMUS BC Health Inc. and its affiliates, titled Health Benefit Operations – Are the Expected Benefits Being Achieved? The audit found that the 10-year, [...]
CCOHS to adopt National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
February 14, 2013 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Hamilton, ON – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety announced today that it will adopt the new National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, which was unveiled on January 16, 2013. Furthermore, CCOHS will use the lessons learned [...]
Four in Five General Practitioners (83%) Agree That Patients Would Benefit From More Routine Hepatitis C Screening
January 29, 2013 Majority of Canadians Incorrectly Believe HIV is More Prevalent than Hep C; Six in Ten GPs Admit they Don’t Screen Enough Patients for Hep C. Toronto, ON – A strong majority of general practitioners (GPs) in Canada believe that more routine hepatitis C screening would be beneficial to patients, according to a recent [...]
New Research at UNBC Promises to Help Northern Women Recovering from Hysterectomy
January 16, 2013 Women in northern BC face among the highest rates of hysterectomy in Canada and a new study involving the University of Northern British Columbia is promising to help northern patients physically and mentally recover. The Collaborative Women’s Health Project will also help researchers understand the emotional and physiological effects of the procedure, [...]
Families benefit as B.C. continues to build patient care
December 18, 2012 VICTORIA, BC – Throughout British Columbia billions of dollars are being invested in new hospitals, upgrades and renovations, and 2012 was no exception. “We are building better patient care in all corners of our province,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “By investing in modern health care facilities we are ensuring a strong [...]
Building begins at Interior Heart and Surgical Centre
October 12, 2012 Ministry of Health Interior Health Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District 2012HLTH0118-001535 KELOWNA – Over the next few months, there is going to be a lot of construction activity at Kelowna General Hospital, as one building goes down and another goes up. With a shovel in hand, Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid joined [...]
