HSA in the news

Hospital therapists slam Chilliwack rehab closure

June 26, 2012

Chilliwack Progress

Byline: Robert Freeman

The Health Sciences Association of B.C. has joined Chilliwack hospital doctors and community leaders criticizing the decision to replace a rehab unit at Chilliwack General with an outpatient service.

"Doctors and rehab specialists were not consulted about this closure," said HSABC President Reid Johnston.

Chilliwack rehab: Consult before closing

June 19, 2012

Chilliwack Times

Another union is calling for consultation before the Fraser Health Authority follows through on its plan to shut down an inpatient rehabilitation unit at Chilliwack General Hospital.

B.C. psychiatric nurses reap rewards

April 26, 2012

Georgia Straight

Private health providers violating Canada Health Act

March 27, 2012

Comox Valley Record

Dear editor,

Thank you for focusing on medical diagnostics in your recent editorial (Record, March 20).

Health authorities in B.C. have determined that the average cost of providing an MRI scan within the public system is about $225 per scan, provided free of charge to patients.