Ministry of Health NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Health en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Funding rolls out to help rural emergency care access WILLIAMS LAKE – To date, families in 36 rural communities across British Columbia will benefit from increased funding to strengthen public access to emergency services. A total of 52 communities are eligible. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0008-000111.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT Fifty-two communities receive Age-friendly BC grants MAPLE RIDGE – Seniors in every region of B.C. will benefit as 52 local governments receive age-friendly grants to support older residents in staying healthy and active in the community. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0009-000112.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:15:00 GMT Mobile app helps users locate health services in B.C. COQUITLAM – The Province today unveiled a mobile application, which allows people to locate a range of health services in British Columbia using an iPhone, iPad or iPod. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0007-000108.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT New Interior crisis line network launched KAMLOOPS – All Interior Health residents now have around-the-clock access to toll-free telephone support when they need assistance managing personal concerns with the launch of an Interior Crisis Line Network. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0006-000105.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:15:00 GMT Meat inspection review ensures B.C. has safe meat supply VICTORIA – The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0005-000102.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:15:00 GMT Get some sodium sense VICTORIA – The Province is continuing to make the healthier choice the easier choice with a new online, interactive sodium tool. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0004-000053.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT It’s National Non-Smoking Week – thinking of quitting? VICTORIA – The theme for this year’s National Non-Smoking Week is “breaking up is hard to do,” but breaking up with tobacco this new year is easier for British Columbians thanks to B.C.’s Smoking Cessation Program. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0003-000030.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT Health Minister’s statement on anesthesiology agreement VICTORIA – Health Minister Michael de Jong issued the following statement in response to an agreement between the Vancouver Island Health Authority and local anesthesiologists for the creation of 24/7 dedicated obstetrical anesthesiology services at Victoria General Hospital. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0002-000016.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:45:00 GMT Heartwood cares for women with addictions VANCOUVER – Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview, on behalf of Health Minister Michael de Jong, announced the Province will invest more than $2 million annually to support the Heartwood Centre for Women. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0001-000006.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:30:00 GMT Contract for oil and gas public health engagement VICTORIA – A contract has been awarded to the Fraser Basin Council for the first phase of a human health risk assessment of oil and gas development in northeast British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011HLTH0109-001661.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT