The BC Health Coalition regularly contributes to discussion about public health care issues in the media.
Check out our recent news releases below, along with current "health care in the news" stories. See our For the Media page for media contact information, a high resolution copy of our logo, and other useful information.
Canadian Press & Daily Courier Staff/ The Daily Courier (Kelowna) (see article HERE) B.C. is increasing the number of MRI exams that will be done across the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix says 37,000 more MRIs will be done by this time next year in the public health-care system.…Read More
Long-awaited action on MRI waits means lasting investment in faster, more efficient care in public system, fewer patients facing unaffordable private MRI fees For immediate release…Read More
Katya Slepian/The Abbotsford News (see article HERE) Premier John Horgan said money will allow for a 34-per-cent increase in surgeries People waiting for a knee or hip replacement in B.C. will get the surgery sooner than they thought, following a $175-million funding injection announced by Premier John Horgan.…Read More
Faster care for patients, better use of public resources, and opportunity to expand efficiencies to other areas of health system For immediate release…Read More