B.C. health minister gives dental college 30 days to deliver transparency plan
The calls was made after a performance inquiry report that made 21 recommendations aimed at improving its governance. Continue reading
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Two new cases of measles confirmed on southern Vancouver Island
Island Health is confirming two new cases of measles infection on Vancouver Island south. Continue reading
More concerns about B.C. government’s plan to move private seniors care into health authorities
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. Continue reading
B.C. Supreme Court says health authority violated charter rights by unlawfully detaining woman for 11 months
The judge called the actions of Fraser Health Authority staff “inexplicable.” Continue reading
B.C. government announces more doctors coming to Tri-Cities, New West, Anmore and Belcarra
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The B.C. government says the Fraser Northwest region is getting 65 more health-care workers over the next three years. Continue reading
‘A significant burden’: No replacement for only doctor in B.C. Interior who specializes in child arthritis
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A charity says 200 families will be impacted by the loss of the only pediatric rheumatologist in the B.C. Interior. Continue reading
Her daughter died after she was discharged from VGH, and now she wants an autopsy
“They didn’t pay attention,” said grieving mom Sheeli De Silva. Continue reading
Victoria co-op health clinic struggles to make ends meet amid doctor shortage
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
A community-owned health co-operative in Victoria says its clinic is on life support amid a growing number of patients and a shortage of doctors. Continue reading
Cystic fibrosis advocates urge B.C. government to fund for ‘life-altering’ drug
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The drug has been approved by Health Canada but the B.C. government recently decided it won’t be covered through PharmaCare. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Donor spends 36 hours in Eagle Ridge Hospital hallway after suffering brain bleed
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
She spent 36 hours in the hospital lobby. In a cruel irony, her bed was set up beneath a plaque honouring her for the donations she had made to the hospital. Continue reading