http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Health en-us Copyright � 2013, Province of British Columbia 5 KAMLOOPS – Royal Inland Hospital’s redevelopment has moved forward with the approval of the business case for a new Clinical Services Building which includes outpatient clinical services, educational space and up to 350 new stalls for onsite parking. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0082-000851.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT VICTORIA – The government of B.C. is proceeding with the business case for the first phase in the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0083-000857.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT VICTORIA – Government has enacted legislation allowing licensed practical nurses to be in the same bargaining structure as registered nurses, Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0080-000844.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:15:00 GMT VICTORIA - The government of British Columbia is continuing to invest billions of dollars in new hospitals, upgrades, equipment and renovations. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0081-000845.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:12:00 GMT VICTORIA – British Columbians can now access a wide variety of publicly funded vaccines from their local pharmacist, giving them increased access and choice http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0079-000819.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER – The Province has announced funding totalling $18.4 million to support ongoing research and grassroots projects that will benefit individuals and families facing mental illness and substance use challenges. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0075-000806.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:15:00 GMT BURNS LAKE – An exciting milestone in the construction of a new Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake was reached today with the official groundbreaking. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0077-000808.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:20:00 GMT VANCOUVER – Redevelopment planning has started for the 10-hectare (25-acre) Pearson Dogwood site in Vancouver to create new homes for clients with disabilities and seniors in residential care. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0074-000786.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT VANCOUVER – The Province has provided $5 million to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation to help its fundraising efforts for research and health promotion that supports the well-being of men and their families in British Columbia through the Men’s Health Initiative of B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0076-000807.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT VICTORIA - The government of British Columbia supports openness and accountability in the health care system. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013HLTH0078-000816.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:16:00 GMT