B.C. Health Care

• Half of B.C. care aides ‘likely’ to leave jobs: union survey

  The Hospital Employees’ Union conducted a poll asking its care aid workers if they are considering leaving their jobs.

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  Oct 18, 2023
  
• B.C. announces details of $20 million to expand travel supports for cancer treatment

  The B.C. government has announced details on a $20 million funding boost to expand travel supports for cancer patients living in rural and remote communities.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• Majority of British Columbians give ER wait times a failing grade: poll

  While British Columbians were almost evenly split on the overall state of the health-care system, a majority said they waited too long for treatment in the emergency room.

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  Jun 9, 2023
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• B.C. Premier David Eby meets federal ministers on health priorities

  Premier David Eby and two federal ministers held talks today focusing on reaching bilateral agreements on health-care issues in British Columbia.

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  Feb 14, 2023
• B.C.’s paramedics union, province reach tentative deal Saturday

  "This new agreement will help secure a significant foundation for improvement for paramedic services in B.C.," said Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics of BC’s president.

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  Jan 7, 2023
• B.C.’s paramedics union enters final day of negotiations, job action possible, union says

  'If we don't get the key issues addressed, job action is something we will consider down the road,' said Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics of BC's president.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2023
• BC Children’s Hospital memo single rooms may have to be shared

  In the memo, hospital staff said while it's preferable for patients to be in single rooms, two patients may share a single-patient room “when medically appropriate.”

  Health

  Dec 10, 2022
• B.C. health clinics offer walk-in flu shots and focus on children’s vaccinations

  Friday through Saturday, additional clinics in B.C. will provide flu shots, with a focus on children's vaccinations ahead of the holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2022
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• B.C. government working on long-term plan for virtual health care

  B.C. doctors and the province are now discussing whether payment changes are needed here.

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  Dec 3, 2022
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• B.C. releases ‘snapshot’ of progress on addressing Indigenous-specific racism in health care 

  The B.C. government outlined steps that have been taken on the In Plain Sight recommendations: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care report.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022