British Columbians are facing an unprecedented and growing crisis in access to Specialist Care.

This reality can change: #EveryNumberIsAStory proposes made-in-B.C. solutions to improve access. Learn more: everynumberisastory.ca#what-are-the...

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The temporary closure of the ICU at the WCGH in Port Alberni is more than a staffing issue - it impacts patients who deserve timely access to Specialist Care close to home.

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"It's a travesty to see patients in that state of anxiety" recalls Dr. Chris Hoag, Chief Medical Officer at cSBC, in his recent interview on the Mike Smyth Show.

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The overnight closure of the Mission Memorial Hospital ER due to ongoing Physician shortages highlights a critical strain on B.C.’s health system. We must ensure timely access to Specialist Care for all patients.

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When patients wait for Care, B.C.'s health system also pays the price. Prolonged delays for Specialist Care lead to overcrowded ER's, repeat referrals, higher costs, and burnout across the health system.

Find out how you can get involved with #EveryNumberIsAStory at everynumberisastory.ca

Across Northern B.C., emergency rooms are experiencing ongoing temporary closures due to limited staffing.

Rural communities deserve stable, reliable access to emergency care close to home.

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Our rural communities deserve reliable ER access. A new facility in Fort St. James, B.C., has had to suspend services over 40 times since January due to staffing gaps.

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Behind every number on the Specialist waitlist in B.C. is a real patient's story.

Waiting for care has devastating effects: milestones are missed, patients are left with fear and uncertainty while suffering escalating symptoms.

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B.C.’s Specialists are launching #EveryNumberIsAStory, a campaign to sound the alarm on the growing Specialist wait times.

Over 1.2M+ British Columbians are waiting to see a Specialist; these aren’t just numbers, they’re patients whose lives are on hold.

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News from Vernon Jubilee Hospital highlights the growing strain on Specialist Care across BC. We support the Psychiatrists and Specialists working tirelessly under challenging conditions. Collaborative solutions are needed to protect patient access.

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The closing of OBGYN services in Kamloops will be felt by patients and the healthcare system throughout the province. Without a clear plan on meeting BC’s needs for Specialist Care, we can expect declining access to Specialist care.

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It’s about time… Timely Access to Specialist care is essential. The Ministry of Health does not have detailed wait time data for Specialists. We need to measure access in order to improve access.

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With continued underinvestment in BC's Specialist Care system, waitlists continue to grow and we don't have the Specialist workforce we need to serve BC patients.

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Big thank you to @doctorsofbc.bsky.social for hosting such a fantastic Backpack Day event! 🎒🎉 It was a great turnout and a pleasure meeting so many future Specialist leaders.

cSBC stands in full support of the BC Society of Emergency Medicine and their recent letter addressing systemic issues in emergency care. We echo the call for a safe, respectful, and accountable environment for all healthcare providers.

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Healthcare workers should not fear recrimination for calling attention to critical patient safety issues.

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