REMINDER/HRSDC: Media Advisory

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

1) The Honourable Monte Solberg, along with the Honourable George Abbott, British Columbia Minister of Health, will announce the British Columbia Newborn Registration Service.

Minister Solberg will be available to answer questions from the media and for a photo opportunity after the announcement.

DATE:   Monday, April 2, 2007

TIME:   9:00 a.m.

PLACE:  BC Women's Hospital
        4500 Oak Street
        Vancouver, British Columbia

Media should use the hospital's Main Entrance (not the Delivery Entrance) and wait in the lobby area for an escort to the photo location.

2) Minister Solberg will also announce new funding to help address workforce shortages in the health care sector.

Minister Solberg will be available to answer questions from the media and for a photo opportunity after the announcement.

DATE:   Monday, April 2, 2007

TIME:   10:00 a.m.

PLACE:  Vancouver General Hospital
        Paetzold Education Centre
        855 West - 12th Avenue
        Vancouver, British Columbia

819-994-5559