British Columbia 
British Columbia: New program to seek and treat most vulnerable HIV patients(0)
Vancouver BC–A unique pilot program will get underway shortly in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Prince George to seek and treat vulnerable populations who are either undiagnosed or untreated for HIV.
The four-year, $48-million pilot called Seek and Treat is the first of its kind in Canada and believed to be the first internationally. It will [...]
British Columbia: Domestic violence action plan launched
Victoria–The B.C. government is taking immediate action to protect victims of domestic violence and ensure offender accountability, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced today.
“As a former police officer, I’ve dealt first-hand with the tragic consequences of domestic violence,” said Heed. “Now, as Solicitor General I’m able to help victims of domestic violence by leading systemic [...]
British Columbia: Commission delivers report on BC Ambulance Service
Victoria–The industrial inquiry commission reviewing different service delivery and operational models for the B.C. Ambulance Service, including options on an appropriate collective bargaining structure, has delivered its report to Minister of Labour Murray Coell.
Commissioner Chris Trumpy’s report was received by the Minister on Jan. 15, 2010. It also examines issues relating to staff recruitment, training [...]
British Columbia: One new severe case of H1N1 identified since Jan 12
Victoria–British Columbia continues to monitor and respond to the spread of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus.
Since Jan. 12, there has been one new severe case of H1N1 identified in B.C. – in Vancouver Coastal Health – with no new deaths. The majority of lab-confirmed cases in B.C. have been mild or moderate in severity, [...]
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