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Increase in reports of gastrointestinal illness following consumption of raw oysters from BCIncrease in reports of gastrointestinal illness following consumption of raw oysters from BCPublic health officials are alerting the public to take precautions following an increase in reports of gastrointestinal illness associated with eating raw oysters from British Columbia.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/raw-oysters2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
BCCDC leader receives first Coast Salish Teachings AwardBCCDC leader receives first Coast Salish Teachings AwardColleagues describe Diane Collis as kind, humble and grounded, saying she creates space for them to reflect and act on the six teachings shared with PHSA by Coast Salish Knowledge Keeper Sulksun, Shane Pointe.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/diane-collis-coast-salish-teachings-award2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
New research shows increased risk of stimulant toxicity for people with chronic conditionsNew research shows increased risk of stimulant toxicity for people with chronic conditionsA study published in BMC Medicine highlights the need for health care professionals to talk to patients with heart disease about substance use.http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/chronic-conditions-and-substance-use2024-12-06T08:00:00Z
Combating food insecurity among women living with HIV/AIDS through community fundingCombating food insecurity among women living with HIV/AIDS through community fundingEvery year PHSA funds community programs that support people living with HIV and hepatitis C. This year, one organization is using that funding to tackle food insecurity among women living with HIV. http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/world-aids-day2024-12-02T08:00:00Z
People from all walks of life participate in BCCDC’s antimicrobial awareness campaignPeople from all walks of life participate in BCCDC’s antimicrobial awareness campaignThe Community Antimicrobial Stewardship Program's mesage for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is that everyone has a role to play in being antibiotic wise. http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024/bccdc-antimicrobial-awareness-campaign2024-11-20T08:00:00Z

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