Joint statement on the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus in B.C.
“Late yesterday, our BC Centre for Disease Control public health lab confirmed a positive test for 2019-nCoV.
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NEEM – THE HEALER
What makes this tree worthy to be named “Tree of the 21st Century?” Human ingenuity has led to wondrous feats, from fire to complex social structure.
Eating Butter is Good For You – By Dr. Trevor Erikson
For the past 40 years, we have been avoiding ‘saturated fat’ like the plague. Doctors, assuming that the high blood cholesterol associated with heart disease was due to saturated fats in our diet, have been telling us to strictly reduce or avoid fatty foods, like butter, as a means to ‘protect our hearts.’
Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats
The provincial government is more than doubling the number of specialty nurse training opportunities in the province by funding 1,000 seats each year at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Fifth annual Women Against Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS) Luncheon helps raise $180,000 for ground-breaking MS research
An incredible total of over $180,000 was raised at the fifth annual Women Against multiple sclerosis (MS) luncheon, to help support vital research and enhance the quality of life for those affected by MS.
White Spot Richmond Centre Continues Generous Tradition of Giving on Christmas Day
White Spot Richmond Centre continues its strong tradition of giving this Christmas by donating 100 percent of their Christmas Day net proceeds and staff tips to Richmond Hospital Foundation.
It’s official: Second hospital coming for people in Surrey
A second hospital is coming to Surrey. Surrey’s new hospital will be built in Cloverdale beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 St.
Public Health Notice – United States outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce with implications for Canadians
Consumers are still advised to not eat, and retailers and food service establishments to not sell or serve, any romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region in the U.S.
Herbal Medicine – Old Traditions For Our Modern World
Imagine, just over 100 years ago plant based medicines were the main treatment for pretty much every type of illness. At least this was the case for Asia, where a trip to see the doctor usually meant that you were given a prescription of roots, leaves, flowers and seeds to be brewed into a strong tea at home.
What Do You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is one of the most common conditions seen in a family medicine office. Blood pressure consists of two numbers, systolic (upper reading) and diastolic (lower reading).