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B.C. to open 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
The beds are for people needing involuntary long-term therapeutic care outside the justice system under the Mental Health Act, according to the health minister.
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Rob Shaw: PHSA CEO still advising health minister despite full-time, $350K appointment
Rob Shaw has spent more than 17 years covering B.C. politics, now reporting for CHEK News and writing for The Orca/ BIV. He ...
Co Derry GP warns ‘disrespect’ from health minister creating push towards private system
Dr John Diamond from Magherafelt accused Mike Nesbitt of ‘complete disrespect’ over a decision to impose a new GP contract.
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B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care system, in accordance with the ruling New ...
Involuntary treatment facility in Maple Ridge, B.C. could take 1st patients this month
The Alouette Homes in Maple Ridge is equipped with 18 beds and will take patients with 'severe and persistent mental-health disorders, often combined with other challenges.' ...
Patients are spending more time in emergency rooms than five years ago
Chances are, if you visited a hospital emergency room in British Columbia you spent more time and it took longer to be ...
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B.C. opens new long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
The 18 beds are designed for people needing care under the Mental Health Act, Health Minister Josie Osborne says ...