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Health Minister Adrian Dix attends Surrey Board of Trade Event, recognizes PICS Guru Nanak Diversity Village

Darpan News Desk PICS, 19 May, 2023 04:38 PM
  • Health Minister Adrian Dix attends Surrey Board of Trade Event, recognizes PICS Guru Nanak Diversity Village

Health Minister Adrian Dix attended the “Future of Health Care in Surrey and BC” event organized by the Surrey Board of Trade.  

Minister Dix shared his insights on the health care system, its challenges and opportunities.  

He made special emphasis on the great work that Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society does in the community and mentioning of the upcoming PICS Long Term Care Facility in Cloverdale - Guru Nanak Diversity Village, which will meet the needs of the community. 

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