News & Events - News
2009
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September 24 - This Healthcare Quarterly article presents a major new finding in regard to the value for money of primary care services. Read the full article here. |
2008
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July 30 - The lead story on the front page of The Vancouver Sun on July 30, 2008 is 'MDs PUSH GROUP MEDICAL VISITS: New health care trend has patients sharing their problems with others in strict confidence'. Read the full article here. |
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June 30 - The first EMR vendor has completed conformace testing from amongst the six selected for implementation through PITO, making that vendor the first to be "PITO-Qualified". Find out more.... |
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March 31 - A special 4-page feature published in The Vancouver Sun on March 31, 2008 examines the innovations and positive changes being made in BC's health care system. Download full insert. |
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March 19 - A report from the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) shows how low health literacy is a serious and costly problem that will likely grow as the population ages and the incidence of chronic disease increases. Read the report. |
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February 6 - Today marked the launch of the new province-wide program from ActNow BC and 2010 Legacies Now. The Activity Challenge is a program providing free tools and resources to inspire British Columbians to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Get Moving. Be Healthy. Win Prizes. Join the Movement! |