News & Updates
Labour adjustment agreement reached in consolidation of diagnostic imaging services throughout Lower Mainland
September 30, 2010
HSA has completed negotiations with Lower Mainland health authorities for a transition to a region-wide consolidation of diagnostic imaging services. The agreement allows for the significant restructuring of services without displacements and layoffs of diagnostic imaging staff.
Highlights of the Section 54 agreement include:- Provisions for seamless employment transfer
- Expanded opportunities in job postings and bumping rights
- Increased opportunities for clinical specialization, and
Women's groups fight change to Vancouver General Hospital's domestic-violence program
September 29, 2010
The Georgia Straight
Minister's autism claims \"nonsensical\"
September 28, 2010
Victoria Times Colonist
Run for the Cure this Sunday, October 3
September 27, 2010
This Sunday, October 3, join us in the annual Run for the Cure.
Its not too late to join our team! Visit HSAs website and follow the links to the Breast Cancer Foundations Run registration page.
This year, HSA President Reid Johnson will be running with Fraser Valley members at the Abbotsford Run.
Look for HSAs booth at the Run in your community. Send us your photos of the Run: if we publish your photo in The Report magazine or on our website, well send you a gift.
Community social services negotiations stall; discussions begin on essential services
September 24, 2010
Bargaining for the community social services sector contract resumed this week, but quickly stalled.
Josef Rieder represents HSA at the bargaining table, with HSA bargaining team chair Lynn Kelsey. -In the absence of meaningful discussion that could lead to an agreement, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association has asked the employer for dates to begin discussion on essential service levels," he said.
Cuts to autism services cost us all in the long run
September 24, 2010
Coquitlam Now
Interested in serving on the Community Action Program for Children Advisory Committee?
September 22, 2010
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in BC is looking for individuals to serve on the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the CAPC Advisory Committee is to make recommendations on CAPC-specific funding and policy, including program implementation and evaluation, to PHAC. By participating as an Advisory Committee member, an individual has the opportunity to provide input that will shape the delivery of the program in BC.
PHAC is currently seeking representation from the following:
Cuts cruel and costly
September 21, 2010
Sooke News Mirror
Private clinics: now is the time for government action to stop for-profit health care
September 20, 2010
New evidence of Canada Health Act violations, BC Court of Appeal ruling affirming government authority to audit for-profit clinics, and resolution at next weeks UBCM Convention all signal need for immediate government response.
New research conducted by the BC Health Coalition has revealed evidence that for-profit clinics across the province continue to openly charge patients additional fees to jump the queue for health services already covered by Medicare.
Autism service cuts cruel
September 20, 2010
The Daily Courier (Kelowna)
Sept. 16 marked a sad anniversary for children with special needs in this province.
Last year on this date, B.C.'s Children and Family Development Minister Mary Polak announced funding cuts of more than $3 million for autism services for children under age six.
As a result of this decision, Victoria's Queen Alexandra Centre for Child Health laid off 40 highly trained behavioural interventionists and closed its autism behaviour intervention program.