Alternative medicine clinic closes. (Health).VANCOUVER -- The Tzu Chi The Tzu Chi Foundation (Traditional Chinese: 慈濟基金會; Simplified Chinese: 慈济基金会 Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for alternative medicine and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. , will close at the end of March, its board decided. In the spring of 2002 the Ministry of Health cut its operating grant for Tzu Chi and other funding partners followed suit, eliminating half the operating budget Noun 1. operating budget - a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements budget items, operating cost, operating expense, overhead - the expense of maintaining property (e.g. . The organization attempted to increase its revenues from new services, memberships and charitable donations, which did not materialize. The institute was initiated in 1996 with a a $2 million gift from the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada. The Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society is a volunteer-based organization which seeks to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of those suffering from it. The Society , BC and Yukon Division the Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation were among the supporters of Tzu Chi. 604-875-4769 |
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