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Sitework to get underway for new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/2025-2-12%20NCC_rendering1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Sitework to get underway for new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospitalhttp://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/sitework-underway-for-new-bc-cancer-centre-at-nanaimo-regional-general-hospital2025-02-13T08:00:00Z
A winning team: Celebrating the people behind the launch of the transition to HPV screening<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/premiers-phsa-plus-award-cervix-screening-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A winning team: Celebrating the people behind the launch of the transition to HPV screeningThe team that launched HPV screening in B.C., which included Canada's first cervix self-screening program, has been recognized with a prestigious Premier's Award in Innovation and Excellence in Partnership and a PHSA+ Award.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/celebrating-people-behind-the-launch-of-the-transition-to-hpv-screening2025-01-23T08:00:00Z
Practice good sun sense this winter<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/GettyImages-465427960%20(1).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Practice good sun sense this winterDuring the long dark days of winter, the urge to get outside when the sun comes out can be irresistible in beautiful British Columbia. Just make sure to continue practicing good sun safety.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/practice-good-sun-sense-this-winter2025-01-15T08:00:00Z
BC Cancer celebrates 85 years of counting<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/85th%20Wrap%20POD%20Feature%20Image%20(1).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BC Cancer celebrates 85 years of countingWatch our 85th anniversary video to hear from our staff and physicians about how they are inspired by the dedication of their colleagues and the difference they make, together, in the lives of people with cancer in our province.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/bc-cancer-celebrates-85-years-of-counting2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
Dr. Marco Marra appointed Officer of the Order of Canada<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Marco%20Marra%202024%20Web.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Dr. Marco Marra appointed Officer of the Order of CanadaThe Order of Canada is one of Canada's highest honours. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the Order honours people making extraordinary contributions to the nation.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dr-marco-marra-appointed-officer-of-the-order-of-canada2024-12-18T08:00:00Z
Meet the Advance Care Planning Nursing Working Group, our 2024 award recipient for Teamwork and Collaboration in Action<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/ACP_NursingWorkingGpCollage.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Meet the Advance Care Planning Nursing Working Group, our 2024 award recipient for Teamwork and Collaboration in ActionThe ACP Nursing Working Group has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Teamwork and Collaboration in Action.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/meet-the-advance-care-planning-nursing-working-group-our-2024-award-recipient-for-teamwork-and-collaboration-in-action2024-12-17T08:00:00Z
Meet the team responsible for Implementation of HPV Primary Screening and Cervix Self-Screening in B.C.<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/HPV%20and%20cervix%20team_photo1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Meet the team responsible for Implementation of HPV Primary Screening and Cervix Self-Screening in B.C.Congratulations to this remarkable team on receiving a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Innovation and Discovery in Action.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/meet-the-team-responsible-for-implementation-of-hpv-primary-screening-and-cervix-self-screening-in-b-c2024-12-16T08:00:00Z
Meet Dr. Balvinder Johal, our 2024 award recipient for Patient Care Champion, nominated by patients<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Balvinder_photo1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Meet Dr. Balvinder Johal, our 2024 award recipient for Patient Care Champion, nominated by patientsDr. Balvinder Johal, medical oncologist at BC Cancer – Surrey, has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Patient Care Champion, nominated by patients.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/meet-dr-balvinder-johal-our-2024-award-recipient-for-patient-care-champion-nominated-by-patients2024-12-13T08:00:00Z
Meet Jane Pattillo, our 2024 award recipient for Patient Care Champion, nominated by staff<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Jane_photo1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Meet Jane Pattillo, our 2024 award recipient for Patient Care Champion, nominated by staffJane Pattillo, nurse care coordinator at BC Cancer – Vancouver, has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Patient Care Champion, nominated by staff.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/meet-jane-pattillo-our-2024-award-recipient-for-patient-care-champion-nominated-by-staff2024-12-12T08:00:00Z
Meet Anika Patel, our 2024 award recipient for Workplace Inspiration<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Anika_photo1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Meet Anika Patel, our 2024 award recipient for Workplace InspirationAnika Patel, manager, Provincial Programs, has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Workplace Inspiration.http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/meet-anika-patel-our-2024-award-recipient-for-workplace-inspiration2024-12-11T08:00:00Z

 
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