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November 3, 2009
MOBILE RESEARCH LAB VISITS VICTORIA
Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC Mary McNeil was on hand as the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility visited Victoria today. The mobile research lab, the first of its kind in Canada, will travel across the province indentifying trends in bone health and mobility.

Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC Mary McNeil was on hand as the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility visited Victoria today. The mobile research lab, the first of its kind in Canada, will travel across the province indentifying trends in bone health and mobility.

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October 2, 2009
MINISTER CHONG GETS A FEEL FOR THE OLYMPICS
Minister Chong gets into the Olympic spirit with the Olympic torch during this year's annual UBCM convention, held in Vancouver from Sept.28 - Oct.2. Officials from municipalities around the province attending UBCM had the chance to get their pictures taken with the torch.

Minister Chong gets into the Olympic spirit with the Olympic torch during this year's annual UBCM convention, held in Vancouver from Sept.28 - Oct.2.

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September 28, 2009
TARGETED VACCINE CAMPAIGN WILL PROTECT THOSE AT RISK
Ida Chong, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport, addresses media during a news conference on September 28, 2009, to announce B.C.'s seasonal flu vaccine campaign as Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer, looks on.

B.C.'s seasonal flu vaccine campaign will focus first on those at highest risk for seasonal flu and be followed closely by the H1N1 flu vaccine that will be available to everyone who needs and wants it.

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August 31, 2009
B.C., FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND FIRST NATIONS HEALTH COUNCIL REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO TRIPARTITE FIRST NATIONS HEALTH PLAN
Minister Chong (second from left) speaks to media during a press conference to discuss progress to date and next steps in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan on August 31, 2009 at the B.C. Legislature. (Left to right: Grand Chief Ed John, Minister Chong, Chief Lydia Hwitsum, First Nations Health Council Co-Chair and Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq).

Minister Chong met with First Nations chiefs, along with Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq on August 31, 2009 to discuss progress to date and next steps in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. Signed on June 11, 2007, the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan is intended to improve health services and enhance First Nations involvement in the delivery of health services and to help close the gaps in health status between First Nations people and other British Columbians. The Plan is already generating tangible and measureable changes that are positively impacting the health outcomes of B.C. First Nations in key areas such as mental health, e-health, and maternal and child health. First Nations are taking an active role in creating culturally appropriate health promotion initiatives.

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August 13, 2009
MINISTER CHONG SENDS TEAM BC OFF TO P.E.I.
Minister Chong gives her best wishes for a successful Games to Team BC's cyclists and the rest of the Team as they head off to P.E.I. for the Canada Summer Games, Aug. 15-29.

Minister Chong gives her best wishes for a successful Games to Team BC's cyclists and the rest of the Team as they head off to P.E.I. for the Canada Summer Games, Aug. 15-29.

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