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Early intervention program for return to work to be implemented in Nurses Bargaining Association

February 1, 2007
As provided under the Nurses Bargaining Association collective agreement, an Early Intervention Program (EIP) is to be implemented effective February 12, 2007. The purpose of the EIP is to facilitate pro-active, appropriate and customized programs to assist workers who are off work due to injury or illness to successfully return to work.

A conversation worth having

February 1, 2007
The Report: February / March 2007 vol.28 num.1 by CINDY STEWART

When should a steward consult a labour relations officer?

February 1, 2007
The Report: February / March 2007 vol.28 num.1 by JULIO TRUJILLO

HSA members there every step of the way towards recovery

February 1, 2007
The Report: February / March 2007 vol.28 num.1 by CAROLE PEARSON

Child life specialist brings magic touch to help sick children

February 1, 2007
The Report: February / March 2007 vol.28 num.1 by YUKIE KURAHASHI

Register by Feb. 2 for 'Conversation' forum in Prince George

January 31, 2007
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. In Prince George, the forum will be held March 17 at the Coast Inn of the North. Deadline for registration for the forum in Prince George is February 2. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.'  In Chilliwack, the 'professional' forum is scheduled for March 16.

Register by Feb. 9 for 'Conversation' in Burnaby

January 31, 2007
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. In Burnaby, the forum will be held March 24 at the Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Highway. Deadline for registration for the forum in Burnaby is February 9. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.'  In Burnaby, the 'professional' forum is scheduled for March 23.

Rally for public heatlh care coincides with opening of 'Conversation on Health'

January 31, 2007
The B.C. Health Coalition will mark the first public forum in the 'Conversation on Health' with a rally for public health care in Kamloops this weekend. Speakers will include Anita Strong, Chair, Council of Canadians - Kamloops chapter; Deb Ducharme, BC Nurses' Union, and Fred Muzin, Hospital Employees' Union. Date: Saturday, February 3, 2007Time: 8 a.m. (hot coffee served from 7:30 a.m.)Place: Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St. Paul's Place, Kamloops

Retirement planning: Municipal Pension Plan seminars scheduled

January 31, 2007
The Municipal Pension Plan is hosting retirement seminars in the coming months at various locations throughout B.C. Who can attend?All plan members are welcome, including those receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits. There is no charge to attend and guests and spouses are invited.

Talking about Health Care

January 30, 2007
The public consultation phase of the provincial governments -Conversation on Health" begins in Kamloops on February 2 and wraps up in Vancouver July 7.  As health care professionals, HSA members have a great deal of expertise to contribute to this discussion about the future of public health care.  As individuals, we have many questions and concerns about where Premier Campbell intends to take our health care system, and what it will mean for our communities, our families and ourselves.

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