"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.

Discover how #EveryNumberIsAStory is driving change: everynumberisastory.ca
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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

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.

Learn more: www.everynumberisastory.ca

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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.

Learn more: EveryNumberIsAStory.ca #BCPoli

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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