People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the 2025-26 immunization campaign is underway. “The respiratory virus season typically starts in mid-to-late fall and with this, …
Health Care
The Liberal government’s cuts have led to overcrowded emergency wards and diminished preventative health services. New Democrats know that public health care is the foundation of a strong society and offers us a competitive advantage in attracting investment. We believe all British Columbians deserve health care that is there when they need it.
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Applications open, permanent location secured for new SFU medical school
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) school of medicine is accepting applications for its first class of future doctors, marking the launch of the first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years. Designed specifically to address B.C.’s urgent …
More youth will be supported with tools to prevent addiction, substance use
More young people will soon have better access to the tools they need to manage stress, build resilience and prevent early substance use and mental-health challenges with the expansion of drug- and substance-use prevention supports. “We know young people today …
Province adds training seats for nurse practitioners throughout B.C.
The Province has added 65 nurse practitioner (NP) training seats to three post-secondary institutions, making training accessible in five regions throughout the province and supporting the growth of B.C.’s health-care workforce. “When you or someone in your family needs care, …
Foundry BC panel on Youth Mental Health and new Foundry Burnaby location
The Burnaby North Youth Council hosted their first event this month – an informative panel and open discussion on youth mental health. The young people who attended learned about Foundry BC and gave their input into the design and development of …
Expanded, streamlined HPV vaccine program protects more people against cancers
The Province is broadening access to the free, publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and simplifying the immunization schedule, ensuring more people in B.C. have the protection they need against HPV-related cancers. “The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool to …
Western Canada’s first menopause clinic supports more people in B.C.
Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. “Women and gender-diverse people face unique …
Province launches program to fund IVF, support families
People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throughout British Columbia.“For people needing to access IVF …
New brain-injury supportive living home will better support people
People living with significant health challenges from acquired brain injuries will soon benefit from improved care and rehabilitation focused supports with the opening of a new 26-bed supportive living home in Central Saanich.“Many people with serious brain injuries require specialized …
Province strengthens community-based primary-care services
The Province is launching an assessment of its primary-care system to ensure it is effectively supporting community-based solutions, including in rural areas, and providing everyone in B.C. with timely access to primary care. “We are working to ensure that everyone …