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Patients the focus of new health legislation

WebThe Health Professions and Occupations Act replaces its predecessor, the Health Professions Act. The act enables the creation of a new oversight body, an …

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New health workforce strategy improves access to health care, …

WebSept. 29, 2022. Ministry of Health. Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. New health workforce strategy improves access to health care, puts people first. …

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Province supports allied health workforce, improves patient care

WebBACKGROUNDER 2: For Immediate Release 2023HLTH0149-001926 Dec. 6, 2023: Ministry of Health: What to know about priority-program bursaries: The Ministry of …

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Province helps better connect patients to primary-care providers

WebThe Health Human Resources Strategy was announced in September 2022. The strategy helps ensure people get the health services they need and are cared for by …

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Province announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, retention …

WebTo support the implementation of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, the Province is investing $237 million in initiatives that will retain, encourage the return of, and recruit new nurses …

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Hospital-level care at home launches in Lower Mainland

WebData from B.C.’s first HaH program in Island Health, which launched in 2020, shows that with its 18 Hospital at Home beds, Island Health has been able to provide more than …

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Strengthening patients’ access to primary care by supporting …

WebThe funding comprises $75 million from the Ministry of Health and $43 million from the General Practices Services Committee, a collaborative committee co …

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New payment model for physicians means better care for patients

WebThe LFP payment model is part of B.C.’s Health Human Resources Strategy. This strategy, announced on Sept. 29, 2022, ensures people get the health services …

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New hospital moves forward in Surrey

WebUPDATE. SURREY – People in Surrey are a step closer to a new Surrey hospital and cancer centre with the issuing of the request for qualifications (RFQ). “Our …

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Increasing access to primary care with new clinic in Oceanside

WebJan. 24, 2022. Ministry of Health. Island Health. Increasing access to primary care with new clinic in Oceanside. QUALICUM BEACH – People and families in the Oceanside area …

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People in Rutland will have increased health-care access

WebInterior Health will operate the UPCC and collaborate with Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice to integrate the UPCC into Rutland and Lake Country Primary …

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Minister’s statement on Allied Health Professionals Day

Web“On Allied Health Professionals Day, we celebrate the contribution of the allied health workforce for its critical role in delivering top-quality patient care and thank …

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Renewed partnership improves health, wellness for Indigenous …

WebCHILLIWACK – The Province is renewing its commitment with the Fraser Salish Regional Caucus, Métis Nation British Columbia and Fraser Health to improve …

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Sts’ailes will receive improved access to First Nations-led primary …

WebThe campus will combine primary health care, social services and Indigenous health supports into one team that will provide culturally safe, person-first …

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New Community Health Centre coming to Westshore

WebNEWS RELEASE. VICTORIA – People and families living in Colwood, Langford, Highlands and Metchosin will soon have more access to everyday primary health-care services …

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300,000 have received free contraceptives, expanded pharmacist …

WebVANCOUVER – Nearly 300,000 people have benefited from free contraceptives and being able to see a pharmacist for treatment of minor ailments or …

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New transformative staffing model will better support nurses, …

WebVICTORIA – Together, the Province, the BC Nurses’ Union and the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) have achieved a new staffing model and more supports for …

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New primary-care access clinic coming to Campbell River

WebThe centre is part of the government’s ongoing work to enhance access to health-care services within local communities. It supports B.C.’s Health Human Resources Strategy, …

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New urgent and primary care centre opens in Ashcroft

WebNEWS RELEASE. ASHCROFT – More people living in Ashcroft and surrounding communities have increased access to team-based health care with a new urgent and …

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New Saanich Peninsula after-hours primary-care clinic launches

WebSAANICH – People on the Saanich Peninsula will benefit from the creation of a new after-hours primary-care clinic at the Peninsula Health Unit. Beginning Monday, …

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Second urgent and primary care centre opens in Richmond

WebRICHMOND – People living in Richmond East will benefit from having better access to team-based, same-day and comprehensive primary health care with the …

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