ISLAND SENIORS BENEFIT FROM OUTPATIENT CLINIC
On November 6, 2008, Minister Abbott officially opened the newly renovated Geriatric Outpatient Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Funded through the B.C. government's Health Innovation Fund, the $1.3-million, 7,000-square-foot clinic provides seniors with additional care options, allowing them to live healthier, more independent lives. [News release]
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PATIENTS MANAGE HEALTH AT HOME WITH TELEHEALTH
KIMBERLEY – More congestive heart failure patients living in the Interior Health region can now use a monitoring system at home to check their condition and send data on their vital signs directly to their care providers.
8-1-1 SERVICE MAKES ACCESSING HEALTH ADVICE EASIER
BURNABY – Starting today, British Columbians can simply dial 8-1-1 to get 24/7 health information, medical advice and help navigating B.C.'s health-care system, announced Health Services Minister George Abbott.
PHYSICIAN INCENTIVES SUPPORT DOCTORS, BENEFIT PATIENTS
VICTORIA – British Columbia is making progress in its work to renew primary health care, according to the 2007-2008 annual report of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC), a joint committee of the Province and the BC Medical Association, Health Services Minister George Abbott announced.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON KELOWNA HOSPITAL EXPANSION
KELOWNA – Premier Gordon Campbell and Health Services Minister George Abbott led the official groundbreaking today for the new Kelowna General Hospital expansion.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW PATIENT CARE TOWER IN VERNON
VERNON – Premier Gordon Campbell and Health Services Minister George Abbott celebrated the start of construction for the new Vernon Jubilee Hospital patient care tower.
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