Category: Health News
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Lea Salonga live in Vancouver!
Don’t miss this performance by international superstar and Broadway legend Lea Salonga. With her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Salonga is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon and her roles in Les Misérables, Flower Drum Song, Allegiance, and Once on This Island. Fans of all ages will recognize Salonga…
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Simple Steps for Coronavirus prevention
Simple steps to prevent Coronavirus: 1.Wash your hands with water and soap for 20 seconds. 2.Avoid touching your eyes,nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 3.STAY HOME! 4.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 5.Feeling sick? Call 8.1.1
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FilCan youth group Tulayan mobilizes community during COVID-19 pandemic
Tulayan, meaning to “Bridge the Gap” is a grassroots community-powered group of young Filipino-Canadians with a mission to serve the ever growing Filipinx Diaspora and bridge gaps within our community. They recognize it’s important to build a community and foster relationships through meaningful action that have longstanding effects on people’s lives. They’re also embracing the…
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Prime Minister creates committee on COVID-19
The Government of Canada’s top priority is the wellbeing and safety of all Canadians. With the COVID-19 outbreak evolving rapidly internationally, we need to continue working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to reduce potential risks to Canadians and our economy. While Canada has not experienced the impacts that other countries are experiencing…
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B.C. to track origins and spread of new coronavirus with genomic technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — With funding from Genome BC, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) Public Health Laboratory will be able to identify where new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in BC are coming from and monitor any spread in the community. While the risk of disease spread in British Columbia remains low…
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Mental health is health and Psychologists can help – Psychology Month
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — February marks Psychology Month in British Columbia, an annual campaign that raises awareness about the role of psychology in shaping mentally healthy communities. The BC Psychological Association (BCPA) is hosting 21 free public presentations across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island throughout the month of February. Each of the…
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Three cases of coronavirus confirmed in Canada
As of January 29, 2020, Canada has three confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. On the same day, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), issued a statement saying, “The risk of spread of this virus within British Columbia remains low at this time.” “All necessary precautions are being taken to prevent…