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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.

New medical clinic in Summerland gets $1 million boost from Health Care Auxiliary

Health Calvin Hector -
The Auxiliary’s gift will support construction and renovations, medical equipment, furnishings, and infrastructure required for physician-based care.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

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Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Tahini halva recalled in B.C. due to salmonella

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A second type of halva sold in British Columbia has been recalled due to salmonella.

Interior Health warns spring cleaners about rare but serious hantavirus risk

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In the region, the virus is most commonly carried by deer mice and can become airborne when contaminated dust is stirred up during activities like sweeping or dusting.

B.C. monitoring four Canadians after deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak

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Four Canadians isolating in B.C. after leaving a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak are showing no symptoms, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.
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Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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Residents in Oliver will temporarily lose overnight emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital this weekend because of a service interruption, Interior Health said Thursday.

B.C. to expand midwives’ scope to include abortion drug, added prescriptions

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B.C. midwives will soon be able to prescribe the abortion pill Mifegymiso and other medications as the province expands their scope of practice in an effort to improve access to care.

Overnight ER closure in Oliver sends patients to Penticton hospital

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Residents in Oliver and the surrounding South Okanagan will need to plan for a temporary overnight closure of the emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital.

B.C. nurses move toward strike vote after contract talks reach impasse

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More than 550 nurses and supporters marched in Vancouver as the B.C. Nurses’ Union warns of a possible strike, with a vote set for May 8-11 after contract talks stalled.
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7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in B.C. due to listeria

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A recall has been issued for 7-Eleven-brand sandwiches and wraps in Western Canada due to possible listeria contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said.

Advocates share grief and frustration on 10 year anniversary of B.C.’s overdose crisis

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Dozens gathered at the British Columbia legislature Tuesday to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency over toxic drug deaths, as advocates said the crisis has worsened.
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