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About Public Health

Last updated on March 31, 2017

Learn more about what public health is, why it is important, who public health officials are and what they do, through these frequently asked questions:

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    • What are Core Functions in Public Health?

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By Mail:
Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Ministry of Health
PO Box 9648, STN PROV GOVT
1515 Blanshard St.,
Victoria BC  V8W 9P4

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