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New doctors serving more patients in South Delta

WEBCurrently, 42 family doctors are practising in the area, three more than last year, said Lisa Wigzell, executive-assistant at the Delta Division of Family Practice. …

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AI is the wave of the future in health care

WEBIn health care, (AI) is embedded in new technology like the GI Genius, a computer-aided system that works alongside medical teams to improve the overall …

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A call to be kind this Mental Health Week

WEBThis year’s theme for Mental Health Week is compassion, with the slogan, “A Call to be Kind.”. When it comes to men’s mental health however, for men, being …

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Donation will help support mental health efforts in Delta

WEBSupporting mental wellness in Delta. The Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation has been a generous supporter of the Step Forward Program throughout its …

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New long-term care facility coming to Delta Hospital

WEBOn Thursday afternoon, the provincial government announced funding for a new long-term care facility on the Delta Hospital Campus of Care. Fraser Health will …

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Fraser Health giving wait times at Delta, other hospital ERs

WEBFraser Health is encouraging people to familiarize themselves with the average wait times dashboard. Patients with an injury or illness that requires urgent …

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A new EDI strategy coming to Fraser Health

WEBMike Su Oct 4, 2023 1:00 PM. Fraser Health talked about its equity, diversity and inclusion strategy at a Sept. 27 public board meeting. Facebook screenshot. Listen to this article. …

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Healthy aging resource and information fair for seniors

WEBThis is a free fair and open to the public, but advance registration is required due to limited capacity. To register, please call Lisa Wigzell at 604-943-5591 or email …

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We have no idea of the health effects of many pollutants

WEBHumans and other top predators are born with and over time accumulate a body burden of a mixture of persistent organic pollutants, the health effects of which are …

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Course for health-care providers aims to address anti-Black racism …

WEBCourse for health-care providers aims to address anti-Black racism in health care. A family doctor who helped create an anti-Black racism course for health …

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Seniors offered shuttle to get your shot in Fraser Health

WEBResidents in Fraser Health, who lack transportation options, have been given a boost to help them get their COVID-19 shot. The health authority, along with …

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Seniors Fair coming to Ladner

WEBPresenters include Delta Police, Fraser Health, Public Notary Daniel Boisvert, Dr. Carllin Mann and Lifeline Help Alert Devices. This fair is free and open to …

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Fraser Health offering lab appointment online booking

WEBFraser Health has announced that patients in Delta and other communities in the region can now book lab appointments online for 14 locations. The new approach …

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

WEBHONOLULU (AP) — Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health …

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Fraser Health transitioning to new online booking system

WEBThe Fraser Health Authority is preparing to transition to a new provincial ‘Get Vaccinated’ online registration and booking system. In a news release issued …

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New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official …

WEBFREDERICTON — New Brunswick's official languages commissioner says the province's online health-care service is violating provincial law by failing to …

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UBCM delegates call for better rural, remote health-care services

WEBUnion of BC Municipalities delegates Sept. 20 called on the provincial government to provide better health care to remote and rural communities as they …

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