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On November 18, Minister Abbott announced a $1.65 million investment to increase the number of first-year residency spaces for foreign-trained doctors from six to 18 in the next calendar year. Here, Dr. Daryoush Khanbadr speaks at the event. In the background are Vancouver-Burrard MLA Lorne Mayencourt, Minister Abbott and Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer.
For more information see: [News Release] [Backgrounder]
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On November 8, 2005 Minister Abbott was at the official release of the new BC HealthGuide. The handbook will be available at pharmacies and government agent offices across the province. The HealthGuide handbook provides important information on a range of health topics, including common health concerns, home treatments, chronic diseases, and illness prevention. With the Minister is B.C. Pharmacy Association CEO Marnie Mitchell.
For more information see: [News Release] [Backgrounder] [BC HealthGuide Online]
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On November 4, 2005, Minister Abbott attended the opening of the first substantial modernization of units at BC Children's Hospital since it was opened in 1982. As well as the Minister, the event was was also attended by Premier Campbell, Provincial Health Services Authority CEO Wynn Powell, Vancouver Fairview MLA Gregor Robertson and Surrey Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer.
For more information see: [News Release]
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Minister Abbott celebrated Blood Donor Week on October 17 by donating blood. Pictured with the Minister is Deputy Speaker and Kelowna Mission MLA Sindi Hawkins, who is continuing to recover from leukemia and Maureen Berard, another blood donor recipient. Hawkins, a regular blood donor, relied on donated blood when going through her intensive cancer treatment. "My message is it takes one hour every two months," said Hawkins. "One unit can save up to three lives. I don't think that's too much to ask." Blood Donor week runs October 17-22. You can book an appointment to donate blood by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
For more information see: [News Release] [Backgrounder] [Canadian Blood Services]
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On July 25, Minister Abbott attended the official opening of the province's first publicly funded PET/CT Scanner. All the technologists pictured are BCIT graduates who went to work in the United States to gain experience in a technology that was not offered in Canada. Now, with new technology and investment, these British Columbians are returning home.
Pictured (L-R) are: Colin Alden, Technical Manager for Functional Cancer Imaging; Dr. Don Wilson, Medical Director for Functional Cancer Imaging; Minister Abbott; Rebekah Bahr, PET technologist and Tina Alden, Chief PET technologist.
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On July 11, Minister of Health George Abbott announced breast cancer patients in B.C. will gain immediate access to the promising drug therapy Herceptin. At the event the Minister met with women who had completed clinical trials in using the drug Herceptin. "I, like everybody, want to live and this just doubled my chances," said Moya Whelan. And fellow patient Lisa Priebe also celebrated the decision. "Today is especially great because we're winning, we're winning the battle." Photo (L-R): Moya Whelan; Wynne Powell, Board Chair, PHSA; Minister Abbott; Lisa Priebe; Deputy Minister of Health Penny Ballem.
For more information see: [News Release] [Backgrounder] [BC Cancer Agency]
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