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Council of Canadians on Public Pharmacare
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The Trudeau government is about to unveil its draft legislation for a national drug plan. But over the past months, Big Pharma and the insurance lobby have stepped up their efforts for a watered-down program that doesn’t lower drug prices and excludes the vast majority of Canadians. We need to let the new Health Minister Mark Holland know that we want pharmacare, and we want it done right: public, universal, comprehensive.
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Canadian Labour Council - Add Your Voice
Nobody should be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for the medication they need. Add your name and help us win prescription drug coverage for everyone in overage for everyone in Canada, regardless of their income, age, or where they work or live. |
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Supreme Court of Canada Upholds BC Supreme Court's Landmark Decision to Protect Public Health Care!
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BC Senior's Advocate's - Isabel McKenzie
"BC Home Support Services - We Must Do Better" The review includes survey responses from 6,000 seniors receiving Home Support Services. |
*Breaking News* Scam Alert
Heads up! Posted Feb 12/22
Yesterday a call was received from a Roger's bank representative telling the person their card was fraudulently used in Texas to purchase an iPhone and they wanted the card number to cancel the transaction and send a new card.
The call came from a phone number for Rogers bank customer service. After I told them I was suspicious and that I didn't have my card with me, they hung up. (True, you may not be a Roger's customer so will then know it is a scam, but the following is important to remember if the call IS from a service you use.)
Scammers are now able to display the customer service phone number for outbound calls to try and fool you!
NOTE: Best way to ensure there isn't a scam is to tell the person you will contact your card holder or supplier. THEN, call the number (on the back of your card) and check things out. You know you have the right place as YOU have placed the call. Do NOT just call the # shown on your phone display.
Heads up! Posted Feb 12/22
Yesterday a call was received from a Roger's bank representative telling the person their card was fraudulently used in Texas to purchase an iPhone and they wanted the card number to cancel the transaction and send a new card.
The call came from a phone number for Rogers bank customer service. After I told them I was suspicious and that I didn't have my card with me, they hung up. (True, you may not be a Roger's customer so will then know it is a scam, but the following is important to remember if the call IS from a service you use.)
Scammers are now able to display the customer service phone number for outbound calls to try and fool you!
NOTE: Best way to ensure there isn't a scam is to tell the person you will contact your card holder or supplier. THEN, call the number (on the back of your card) and check things out. You know you have the right place as YOU have placed the call. Do NOT just call the # shown on your phone display.
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ICBC - Information re Medical Exams for Driver's License.
Check out and register for the Cosco-ICBC Driver Workshop on the Upcoming Events page. (No upcoming date as yet) |
BC Government Health Records Site - Health Gateway
1. The Health Gateway is a provincial service which provides British Columbians with access to information, regardless of where they received care or services. My Health Portal and other regional portals provide access to information within the regional systems. We are collaborating with our health sector partners to ensure we are providing complementary services.
2. The Health Gateway is updated weekly with new features and information. We prioritize our enhancements based on your feedback, and we encourage you to provide suggestions by e-mailing [email protected].
3. For people managing others' healthcare and needing access to records: Currently, only parents or guardians of children 11 years or younger can access their children’s COVID-19 test results. We are working to enable family and caregiver access in the future.
1. The Health Gateway is a provincial service which provides British Columbians with access to information, regardless of where they received care or services. My Health Portal and other regional portals provide access to information within the regional systems. We are collaborating with our health sector partners to ensure we are providing complementary services.
2. The Health Gateway is updated weekly with new features and information. We prioritize our enhancements based on your feedback, and we encourage you to provide suggestions by e-mailing [email protected].
3. For people managing others' healthcare and needing access to records: Currently, only parents or guardians of children 11 years or younger can access their children’s COVID-19 test results. We are working to enable family and caregiver access in the future.
Surveys, Surveys, Surveys
Here are some are opportunities to share your knowledge and experience
– be sure to let your voice be heard! Please note: if we are able to access results, we will post them on this site.
1. Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice - Surveys:
KB is conducting a survey regarding Virtual (phone or computer appointments). Updated: Jan 24/24
This survey is still open and receiving data as of January 24, 2024
surveys.divisionsbc.ca/Kootenay-Boundary-Virtual-Health-Patient-Survey-2020.aspx
2. Patience Experience Survey Posted Jan 24/24
Let us know what’s working & what can improve. Your feedback will be used to help strengthen care in clinics across our region. Participation is voluntary, anonymous, and open to all Kootenay Boundary residents. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. The time and input of all participants is gratefully acknowledged. Complete the survey to enter our prize draw to win one of two $100 gift cards to a Kootenay Boundary restaurant or grocery store of your choice. divisionsbc.ca/kootenay-boundary/patient-experience-survey
– be sure to let your voice be heard! Please note: if we are able to access results, we will post them on this site.
1. Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice - Surveys:
KB is conducting a survey regarding Virtual (phone or computer appointments). Updated: Jan 24/24
This survey is still open and receiving data as of January 24, 2024
surveys.divisionsbc.ca/Kootenay-Boundary-Virtual-Health-Patient-Survey-2020.aspx
2. Patience Experience Survey Posted Jan 24/24
Let us know what’s working & what can improve. Your feedback will be used to help strengthen care in clinics across our region. Participation is voluntary, anonymous, and open to all Kootenay Boundary residents. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. The time and input of all participants is gratefully acknowledged. Complete the survey to enter our prize draw to win one of two $100 gift cards to a Kootenay Boundary restaurant or grocery store of your choice. divisionsbc.ca/kootenay-boundary/patient-experience-survey
