NEW RESIDENTIAL CARE RATES MORE FAIR AND EQUITABLE
On October 8, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon announced that beginning January 2010, a more equitable rate structure will be introduced for all residential care clients to reduce the burden on low-income seniors. For the first time in at least a generation, residential care rates will be reduced for the lowest-income clients ensuring they will continue to pay the lowest rate in Canada. [News release] [Slide show]
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FIRST CARDIAC PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN KELOWNA
KELOWNA – The first-ever cardiac procedure to be performed at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) was successfully completed earlier this week, marking the first time a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been done anywhere in the province outside of the Lower Mainland and Victoria.
ALL BRITISH COLUMBIANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR H1N1 VACCINE
VICTORIA – As of November 20, 2009, all British Columbians who need and want to be immunized against the H1N1 flu virus will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
NANAIMO CELEBRATES START OF RENAL CENTRE CONSTRUCTION
NANAIMO – Representatives from the Province, Vancouver Island Health, the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District and the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation celebrated the kick-off of construction at the $9.4-million Nanaimo Regional General Hospital renal centre.
H1N1 FLU VIRUS (HUMAN SWINE FLU) UNDER SURVEILLANCE
VICTORIA – British Columbia continues to monitor and respond to the spread of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus.
PRINCE GEORGE HOSPITAL RENAMED TO REFLECT TEACHING ROLE
PRINCE GEORGE – Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon announced that Prince George Regional Hospital will be renamed The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Prince George.
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