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Dawson Creek recognizes rural health workers with National Rural Health Week proclamation

City of Dawson Creek Celestia Nlemvo -
Dawson Creek is recognizing the people who help keep health care running in rural and northern communities.

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

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
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

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
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

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
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.

Dawson Creek residents can now access on-demand STI testing

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Routine sexually transmitted infection testing is now easier to access in Dawson Creek through a Northern Health service.

Hudson’s Hope ER reopening delayed until Wednesday

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Hudson’s Hope will have to wait one more day for emergency services to return, after Northern Health extended the closure of the community’s emergency department.

BC Children’s Hospital urges families to make summer safety part of outdoor play

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
With children spending more time at playgrounds, sports fields and parks during the summer, an injury prevention expert is encouraging families to take simple precautions to help keep outdoor activities safe.

Nurse’s licence suspended after Dawson Creek complaint

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
A registered nurse who worked at Dawson Creek and District Hospital has had his licence suspended while the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives investigates allegations involving narcotics handling and patient documentation.

Physician shortage forces week-long ER closure at Hudson’s Hope Health Centre

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents of Hudson’s Hope will be without local emergency services for the next week as the emergency department at the Hudson’s Hope Health Centre undergoes a temporary closure.

B.C. paramedics union weighing job action after contract talks break down

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The union representing nearly 6,000 ambulance paramedics in British Columbia says it is considering job action after contract talks with the province broke down.  The post B.C. paramedics union weighing job action after contract talks break down appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. moves to bring 5,000 care-home workers back under public agreement

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
About 5,000 workers at publicly-funded care homes in British Columbia will again be covered by the public collective agreement in the coming years.  The post B.C. moves to bring 5,000 care-home workers back under public agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

New limits on sick notes aim to reduce strain on B.C.’s health system

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
New rules take effect Wednesday limiting when employers can ask for sick notes from health professionals for short-term absences.  The post New limits on sick notes aim to reduce strain on B.C.’s health system appeared first on AM 1150.

Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.  The post Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.  The post B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs appeared first on AM 1150.

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