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Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

Victoria clinic told to stop providing private-pay option for MRIs

The Medical Services Commission has requested that all community imaging clinics approved to bill MSP for outpatient diagnostic services cease charging for medically necessary MRIs
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Mom of teen given opioid at hospital for toothache says practices must change

Mom of teen given opioid at hospital for toothache says practices must change

The 17-year-old, who had recently had a root canal, was given eight 1-mg tablets of hydromorphone at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
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Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

A death review panel report on the overdose crisis recommends that community groups be allowed to hand out non-prescription drugs
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Former B.C. premier John Horgan will be Canada's next ambassador to Germany

Former B.C. premier John Horgan will be Canada's next ambassador to Germany

Horgan, 64, was first elected to the legislative assembly in 2005 and was re-elected four consecutive times, twice as premier.
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Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Older seniors are being urged to get the updated shot to reduce their risk.
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Oregon man sentenced to 20 years for sexually exploiting B.C. teens

Oregon man sentenced to 20 years for sexually exploiting B.C. teens

The three youth, ranging in age from 13 to 15 at the time, were in West Shore, Comox Valley and Surrey
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Premiers ask for extension of loan-repayment deadline for small businesses

Premiers ask for extension of loan-repayment deadline for small businesses

Many small businesses are anxious about their ability to pay back their federal CEBA loans by the Jan. 18 deadline to qualify for partial loan forgiveness
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'Unbearable severe pain': Victoria woman opts for private hip surgery in Alberta rather than wait

'Unbearable severe pain': Victoria woman opts for private hip surgery in Alberta rather than wait

Tracy Porteous added $28,000 to her mortgage to get the surgery at a private clinic in Alberta
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A shot of confusion: Some get flu-only bookings; supply ‘disparity’ means a wait for COVID shots

A shot of confusion: Some get flu-only bookings; supply ‘disparity’ means a wait for COVID shots

Pharmacy association says pharmacies received more flu vaccines than COVID vaccines.
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COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

Invitations for COVID-19 and flu vaccines in B.C. are being offered in a staggered fashion, starting with the most vulnerable.
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