Health

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

Update: Hudson’s Hope ER closed extended into next week

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Hudson’s Hope will have to wait another day for emergency department services to return to the local health centre.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended into October

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Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope will remain unavailable for several more days as Northern Health extends the current closure.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended as Northern Health cites staffing challenges

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Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope have been temporarily suspended again, with Northern Health now expecting the service to resume next week.

Tumbler Ridge to host free health and wellness fair this weekend

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Residents of all ages will have a chance to connect with local health, wellness and community organizations this weekend at a free event in Tumbler Ridge.

Tumbler Ridge planning virtual 24/7 emergency care model

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Tumbler Ridge is planning to introduce a virtual 24/7 emergency care model in the new year as the community works to strengthen access to health services.
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Hudson’s Hope mayor says repeated ER closures are taking a toll on community

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Repeated emergency department closures are taking a toll on Hudson’s Hope residents, with the community continuing to face uncertainty over when emergency care will be available locally.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended again as staffing challenges continue

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Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope remain temporarily unavailable, with Northern Health now expecting the service to resume next week.

Paramedics union says B.C. quietly scaling back community care program

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B.C.’s paramedics union is raising concerns that the province’s Community Paramedicine program is being scaled back.

Dawson Creek residents can now access on-demand STI testing

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Routine sexually transmitted infection testing is now easier to access in Dawson Creek through a Northern Health service.
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Tour de North in the home stretch as riders come through Prince George

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12 first responders and community riders are making the 7-day, 850 kilometre journey from Fort St. John to Williams Lake, while raising funds for childhood cancer research.

Judge finds B.C. policy requiring foreign-trained doctors to work in rural areas is illegal

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled the province cannot require international medical graduates to work in designated communities after completing their residency.
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