Programs and Services Index: Ministry of Health
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Aboriginal Health - Find information on aboriginal health, initiatives, publications and resources.
Addictions - Find information on mental health and addictions, initiatives, publications and resources.
Adult Residential Care Information - Find information on selecting and monitoring of licensed residential care facilities.
HIV/AIDS - Provides information on HIV/AIDS and substance misuse prevention, plus resources.
Assisted Living Registration Project - Find information on new legislation, standards and complaint resolution for the registration of assisted living residences for seniors and people with disabilities.
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BC HealthGuide - Link to a comprehensive, current knowledgebase on more than 2500 common health topics, tests and procedures. Get information on BC HealthGuide OnLine, BC NurseLine, BC HealthGuide Handbook, and BC HealthFiles, available 24/7.
BC Ambulance Service - Find information on BC Ambulance Service, fees, statistics and paramedic qualifications.
BC Telehealth - Find information on telehealth activities across British Columbia and Canada.
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Child Care Information - Find information on selecting and monitoring of licensed child care facilities.
Chronic Disease Management - Find information on chronic illness care, clinical guidelines, best practices, patient education, self-management, and latest developments in chronic disease management in BC.
Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols - Find information, listings and complete text, including patient guides, for Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols developed by B.C. physicians and published by the Protocols/Guidelines Steering Committee.
Communications - (PAB Public Affairs Bureau) Find an array of health related information, including news releases, health care within specific regions of British Columbia, Regional Health Boards, maps and contacts.
Community Care Facilities Branch - Part of the Health Protection Planning Division. Find information on legislation that covers child day care and adult and child residential care, policy and guidelines for licensed facilities, child care publications and Early Childhood Education.
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Data Access Services - Find information on how authorized health care partners can access health data through online services and how researchers can obtain health data for research projects.
Drinking Water - Find information on safe, reliable and accessible drinking water for all British Columbians.
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e-Health - Find information on Advances in computer technology and telecommunications create the potential for better, faster, more sophisticated health care across the province, even in small and remote communities.
Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board - Find information on the licensing board, its policy and procedures, and handling of complaints about patient care issues.
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Flood Preparedness - Find information on what you can do before, during and after a flood.
Forms (Health Forms) - Find forms for a variety of health services and programs, including Medical Services Plan (MSP), Health Insurance BC (HIBC), Pharmacare and Vital Statistics.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy - Find guidelines and resources on releasing client information to third parties, such as health care providers, family or friends of the client.
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Health Authorities - Find information on BC's health authorities, province-wide standards of care, and performance agreements with the Ministry of Health.
Health Goals - Find information on the provincial health goals and the action framework for improving the health of British Columbians.
Health Forms - Find forms for a variety of health services and programs, including Medical Services Plan (MSP), Health Insurance BC (HIBC), Pharmacare and Vital Statistics.
Health Innovation Forum - Find information on innovations and best practices in the delivery of health care.
Health Insurance - Find out information on the two types of coverage for which you can apply in BC: medical and drug coverage.
HealthFiles - Find information on common illnesses, vaccinations and treatments, plus health and safety tips.
HealthNet/BC - Research standards and tools for building a health services network for sharing information and applications among health stakeholders.
HealthNet/BC Products and Services Catalogue - Find HealthNet/BC products, services and contact information.
HIV/AIDS - Provides information on HIV/AIDS and substance misuse prevention, plus resources.
Home and Community Care - Find information on home and community care services for eligible residents who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health-care needs.
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Insurance - Find out information on the two types of coverage for which you can apply in BC: medical and drug coverage.
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Labor Relations and Negotiations Support - The Ministry of Health negotiates and renews agreements with various health care professionals and associations, such as the BC Medical Association.
Land Use and Environmental Planning -
Public health provides input to waste management and other land-use planning initiatives.
Legislation and Professional Regulation - Find current and new developments in BC's health care legislation and professional regulation. Find also bylaws made by professional regulatory bodies and submitted to government for approval.
Library - The Health and Human Services Library provides health and social sciences information, including over 40,000 articles and resources, for public policy makers and professionals throughout BC.
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Medical Services Plan - Visit this Web site for information on the Medical Services Plan of BC (MSP), including medical insurance plans, eligibility, registering and applying for a CareCard, rates or premiums, and payment of claims. You can also visit the Health Insurance page for basic information.
Mental Health and Addictions - Find information on BC's adult mental health and addictions policy, including initiatives, publications and other resources.
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News Releases - Find news releases on health services, policy and other provincial initiatives.
Nursing Directorate - Find information on the Nursing Directorate, priorities and strategies for educating, recruiting and retaining nurses in BC.
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Office of the Provincial Health Officer - Find information, facts and reports on public health and current health issues in BC, as well as recommendations for improvements.
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Pandemic Influenza - An influenza
pandemic may occur when an influenza virus radically
changes and can easily infect humans, and against which people have little
or no immunity.
Pharmacare - Find information on PharmaCare, the province's drug insurance program, that provides financial assistance to BC residents with paying for eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies, under Fair PharmaCare and other specialty plans. You can also visit the Health Insurance page for basic information.
Physicians Compensation - Find information on Physicians Compensation, links to programs: Alternative Payments Program (APP), Rural Practice Programs (RPP), and The Medical On-Call/Availability Program (MOCAP)
Population Health and Wellness - Find information and resources on preventing illness or injury, and on promoting health and wellness in BC.
Primary Health Care - An effective primary health care system is one that supports British Columbians to stay healthy, get better, live with disease and cope with end of life. This web site includes information on the elements of an effective primary health care system.
Provincial Health Officer - Find information, facts and reports on public health and current health issues in BC, as well as recommendations for improvements.
Public Health Act Consultation - Find information on British Columbia's Health Act. There is a need to develop a new public health Act in British Columbia that is modern, coherent and connected, comprehensive, and flexible to be able to meet emerging needs..
Public Health Protection - Provides information on legislation, policies and programs in the areas of environmental health protection, community care facilities, and emergency preparedness.
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Rural Health - Find information on rural health policy and programs that help improve health services in rural communities and areas in BC.
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Seniors - Find information and resources on seniors' health and services in BC, including the Information for Seniors guide.
Sewerage Systems (Onsite)
Surgical Wait List Registry - Find information on wait times for your surgery or your area, and explore options to receive surgery in a more timely way.
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Telehealth - Telehealth is a valuable tool for providing specialized health services to BC residents who live in rural areas or outside of urban centers.
Tobacco - Find information on BC's tobacco strategy, educational tools to prevent or reduce tobacco use, and legal action against the industry. Find also information on the dangers of tobacco in What is in Cigarettes?
Tobacco Facts - Find information and tools on the dangers of tobacco to help prevent or stop youth from smoking.
Tobacco & What is in Cigarettes? - Visit this Web site and find information on the harmful ingredients and additives in cigarettes, tobacco, paper, filter or filter paper.
Toll-free Information Lines - Find information on the Ministry of Health information line and other toll-free helplines available in BC.
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Vital Statistics Agency - Find information on vital statistics and how to register for birth, death or marriage certificates, as well as information on adoption and genealogical services.
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Wait Times & Surgical Wait List Registry - Find information on wait times for your surgery or your area, and explore options to receive surgery in a more timely way.
Womens Health - Find information and resources on women's health and services in BC, including You and Your Health: A Woman's Handbook |
