THE Province says it took unprecedented action to protect seniors and deliver better, faster care in 2020 to keep people safe, healthy and secure. Read MoreRead More

On the day the first British Columbian received a vaccination against COVID-19, a poll shows that two-thirds of people in the province say they will step up and get the jab. “The question that needs to be asked is not are you going to (get the vaccine), but why wouldn’t you,” said Wesley Lewin of Maple Ridge. Read MoreRead More

It was a gut punch to people living in assisted living and long-term care and their families who are already all-too-aware of the body of evidence confirming that the pandemic lockdowns have made their fragile health even more precarious. Read MoreRead More

Too much of what you’re writing comes from the dark side, he said. Maybe you should retire. It got me thinking. … And no, not about retirement. To the question of joyful stuff, I can answer a conditional yes. They’re have been small scale things close to home in a year when, ironically, I had planned to visit Bhutan – the first place in the world where government budgets are screened through the lens of their effect on citizens’ happiness and well-being. Read MoreRead More

If you are searching for a fulfilling career that empowers people and offers job security, then look no further than the healthcare assistant industry. However, to ensure that you can secure a great job, it’s essential to attend a reputed healthcare assistant training college with the resources to take you to the top. If you’re planning to enroll at a healthcare assistant training college, you need to put in a sufficient amount of research to find someone that matches your expectations. You need to go through reviews you find online and speak to students who’ve studied with them. At Gateway College, we are confident about the well-rounded educational programs we provide and will not shy away from giving you references. Besides, we will be happy to tell you why we are the leading name in the healthcare training industry. We have been in the healthcare training industry for over three decades and have trained numerous happy students. If you’re looking for a healthcare assistant training college, here are a few reasons why we stand out from the rest. Expert training We have specialized in training health care professionals since 1986. Over the past thirty-four years, we have trained thousands of health...Read More

We are excited to welcome our students back to campus from October 13, 2020. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to reduce the potential risk of exposure, please read the Covid-19 campus access safety protocol emailed to you BEFORE you come to the site for training this coming Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Complying with Gateway College’s safety protocol is in the interest of maintaining a safe campus for students, employees, and visitors and is consistent with the requirements of WorkSafeBC Limited Access for Visitors: The campus can be accessed by appointments only for essential business from October 13, 2020. Mask is mandatory to be on site. Visitors must complete a pre-screening questionnaire before the visit. We encourage phone or email inquires to avoid in-person contact as much as possible to maintain safety. The office hours are from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm. Contact us at (604) 738-0285 or info@gwcollege.ca.Read More

The B.C. government is adding 22 primary care networks in 13 regions where teams of health professionals will provide services for patients without a family doctor. The networks connect care providers including doctors and nurse practitioners in a particular area with an aim to provide faster service. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   CBC News , https://www.cbc.ca/ Article Written By:  The Canadian Press Original Article Posted on:  Sep 15, 2020 Link to Original Article:  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-to-add-team-based-primary-care-networks-for-patients-without-family-doctors-1.5725301Read More

COVID-19 has exacerbated problems that have plagued the long-term care and assisted-living system in B.C. for years. Lack of capacity, underfunding, a mishmash of contracts between health authorities and facilities, and a shortfall in accountability and monitoring are just some of the problems that were outlined by experts on a panel at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Thursday. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ Article Written By:  Jennifer Saltman Original Article Posted on:  Sep 25, 2020 Link to Original Article:  https://vancouversun.com/news/change-necessary-in-b-c-s-long-term-care-assisted-living-facilitiesRead More

Jessica Steinwand was still finding her feet as a nurse when COVID-19 hit, having just started work last May. “At that point, that’s when I really started to feel … I’ve kind of got this, I can deal with this stuff,” said Steinwand, who now works on a medical unit at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ Article Written By:  Derrick Penner Original Article Posted on:  Aug 29, 2020 Link to Original Article:  https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/new-nurses-on-b-c-s-health-front-lines-get-more-behind-the-scenes-backupRead More

Tuesday was a good news day. Yet, the fear, anxiety and worry was evident in people’s voices as they talked about the doors to long-term care homes and seniors’ assisted living residence opening a crack after a 3½ month lockdown. A single, designated family member, properly attired in personal protective equipment, with no sign of illness and no exposure to COVID will be allowed in for scheduled and time-limited visits. Read More Original Article Source Credits:   Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ Article Written By:  Daphne Bramham Original Article Posted on:  Jul 02, 2020 Link to Original Article:  https://vancouversun.com/news/daphne-bramham-some-relief-at-last-for-care-home-residents-and-families/wcm/cfaa0099-9977-4a31-a76c-11cc7a44553f/Read More