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BC is being hit with a second wave of Influenza A
There are 6 outbreaks on the island right now. ????
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Island Health confirms second case of whooping cough in Greater Victoria
This time at a community centre in Sidney
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Province doubling funding into low-cost dental care in BC this year
It’ll help nearly 54,000 people living in poverty.
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Province announces measles immunization catch-up program in BC schools
The program will run from April through June of this year.
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Island Health will take over all home-care services on Vancouver Island
Beacon Community Services has provided the service for the past 15 years
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Facebook launches measures to combat the spread of vaccine misinformation
The platform will no longer cater to anti-vaxxers
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Most involuntarily admitted mental health patients in BC have not been informed of their legal rights (REPORT)
“Involuntary detention and treatment is the most intrusive form of mental health care available.”
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Whooping cough case confirmed at Mount Doug Secondary School
Island Health informed parents of the situation in a letter on Thursday
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Anti-vaxxers are officially one of the world’s biggest health threats (REPORT)
After a 30% increase in measles cases worldwide
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70% of Canadians want mandatory vaccinations for children entering school (REPORT)
24% say it should be the parent’s choice.
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There were nearly 1,500 drug overdose deaths in BC in 2018
Almost half the people who died of drug overdose suffered from pain-related issues.
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Victoria-made mental health app officially launches on Bell’s Let’s Talk Day
The app is designed to help manage panic attacks and anxiety!
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Provincial report gives the average BC resident an A+ for health (REPORT)
But they do say we drink too much ????
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If you are struggling with mental health, you need to attend the Victoria Health Show
Make sure to get your code in the article to win a gift basket!
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Photo Renderings of BC’s first publicly funded Dementia Village on Vancouver Island
Inspired by a Dutch dementia village located in De Hogeweyk, Netherlands
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9 interactive workshops to check out at the Victoria Health Show this weekend
DIY remedies you can make at home!
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Get your health questions answered at the Victoria Health Show next weekend
Instead of Googling all your symptoms, talk to health professionals in person!
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New long-term care facility for seniors coming to Comox Valley
There will be over 150 permanent beds available.
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Lower income families in BC will pay less for prescription drugs this year
“No one should have to make the difficult decision between their family’s health and putting food on the table.”
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Durex issues Canada-wide recall on one of their lines of condoms
Apparently they don’t pass the company's “burst pressure specification.”
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Dental coverage could soon be added to healthcare in BC
When's the last time you went to the dentist?
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5 more BC residents have contracted Salmonella due to cucumbers
Earlier in November, 42 British Colombians had been infected
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BC children with special needs to benefit from new devices made in Victoria
They were made by the CanAssist team at UVic
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BC will publicly fund gender-affirming surgery for trans people starting 2019
In the past, trans people had to travel to Montreal or the U.S. to have lower body surgery.
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Health Canada recalls several children’s medical syrups due to faulty lids
A defective cap could allow a child to accidentally ingest the product ⚠️
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Province to improve working conditions for healthcare employees
The improvements will also benefit patients, especially seniors.
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42 people in BC have been infected with salmonella linked to cucumbers
Cases started appearing in mid-June.
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New multi-million dollar urgent primary care health facility opening in Langford
The doors will open on November 5th
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Thousands of day spaces for adult and seniors coming to Vancouver Island
The day programs support seniors and adults with physical or cognitive challenges.
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Over half of BC residents who died of drug overdoses had mental health disorders
"Illicit drugs continue to be the source of more than three deaths per day in B.C.”
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BC announces $240 million to increase direct care hours for seniors
This year, VIHA was able to add 37,600 direct care hours to its facilities
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Vancouver Island pharmacist suspended after distributing human placenta pills
Health Canada does not approve the distribution of placenta pills
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Canada’s ban on trans fat officially goes into effect today
Trans fats raise "bad" cholesterol" and lower "good" cholesterol
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UVic working on plans to create marijuana smoking areas
Legalization is slated for October 17th
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Special air quality statement issued for southern Vancouver Island
Have you been smelling smoke in the air?
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These 6 Vancouver Island hospitals could be getting FREE Wi-Fi soon
That includes Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee!
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BC launches class action lawsuit against opioid drug companies
The Province aims to recoup millions of dollars from over 40 opioid drug companies
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Mobile mammography service will make a stop by Saanichton in September
The service visits 120 rural communities annually
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BC Children’s Hospital patient and philanthropist surprised with dream trip to Australia
13-year-old Emma Locke has been helping make dreams come true for years. Now, it's her turn
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Victoria woman uses obituary to call out fat-shaming in medical profession
Ellen Bennett died a few days after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer
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Victoria now has a ‘clinic on wheels’ to provide healthcare for the homeless
It's equipped with everything you would find in a doctor's clinic
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BC Centre of Disease Control issues alert due to threat of measles
A passenger carrying the virus travelled from New Delhi to Vancouver on Wednesday
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An outdoor group yoga session is happening at the legislature tonight
Happy International Yoga Day!
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Learn about Medical Assistance in Dying at this forum tomorrow
Since it became legal, BC has had the highest rate of medically assisted deaths in the country
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Comprehensive youth mental health centre opens doors in downtown Victoria
A one-stop-shop for all your health care needs!