Tag: BC Health
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Inside a BC dementia village that researchers hope could reshape long-term care
A new model for care In British Columbia, a bold experiment aims to rewrite the script for long-term care. A purpose-built dementia village is designed not as a hospital-like facility but as a small, walkable community where residents with memory loss can live with dignity, autonomy, and meaningful daily routines. Researchers, caregivers, and residents are…
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BC’s Respiratory Illness Season: What This Year Looks Like So Far
What the early numbers suggest British Columbia is several weeks into its fall vaccination campaign, and early indicators point to a respiratory illness season that could test hospitals, workplaces, and households alike. Health authorities are watching trends for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, alongside other common cold- and flu-like illnesses. While precise counts…
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BC Respiratory Illness Season: Early Trends and What It Means for You
Overview: A Season of Sniffles and Coughs in British Columbia As autumn landscapes—maple leaves and misty mornings—signal the start of respiratory illness season, residents of British Columbia are paying closer attention to what the next few weeks may bring. Health authorities have launched their fall vaccination campaigns, and early indicators point to a season that…
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Groundbreaking Marks Start of BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo
Groundbreaking Launches a New Era of Cancer Care in Nanaimo Ground has officially broken at the site of the future BC Cancer centre, a landmark development that will bring expanded cancer care to residents of the mid and north Island. The ceremony, held at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, marked the start of construction on a…