What was this engagement about? The B.C.-wide population health survey gathered valuable information about how COVID-19 impacted the health and well-being of the people of B.C. The survey asked questions about: whether you’ve experienced COVID-19-related illness, actions you’ve taken to prevent COVID-19, the challenges you have faced during this pandemic and your overall wellbeing. At …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Health is proposing amendments to the Public Health Act and new regulations under the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act to address the rise in youth vaping in British Columbia. Citizens were asked to consult the Vapour Products Intentions Paper prior to submitting written feedback to the Ministry. For more …
Engagement Summary On March 8, 2018, the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health launched an inquiry into the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC). The inquiry was conducted by Mr. Harry Cayton of the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom. An Inquiry into the Performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of …
Engagement Summary In 2017, the British Columbia government created the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to find a way to better support people living with mental health and addictions issues. The Ministry and its partners are committed to working collaboratively to improve our mental health and addictions system of care. It’s important to the …
Engagement Summary The Province is committed to eliminating MSP premiums within four years. The Province established a task force of experts to provide advice on the best path to eliminate MSP premiums within the government’s current mandate. The MSP Task Force was asked to examine ways to replace the foregone revenue from the elimination of …
Engagement Summary Healthy Families BC is an online resource to help British Columbians make healthier lifestyle choices where they live, work and play. It focuses on providing current, evidence-based information on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, pregnancy, parenting and staying healthy with age. The Healthy Families BC community features information written by registered dietitians, …
Engagement Summary The inclusion of patient voices is instrumental to progress in health care. Developed in 2010 by the Ministry of Health in concert with community partners and patients, the Patient Voices Network supports the central role of patients as partners in their own care. The network gives patients, families and their caregivers a way …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Health Patient as Partners program was honored by the International Association of Public Participation with the 2016 Canadian Organization of the Year Award recognizing the ministry for its leading practices in public and patient engagement. Patients as Partners is a Ministry of Health program and philosophy that brings together …
What was this engagement about? The Ministry of Health invited general practitioners (GPs) and specialists to provide input and advice about specific drugs and indications under review. The Ministry of Health gathers evidence-informed input from clinicians about specific drugs and indications under review. This input is collected as a short clinical practice reviewer (CPR) report …
