News & Updates

Canadian Health Coalition says national Pharmacare could save billlions
September 13, 2010
The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC) is urging the Harper government to stop stalling and start working with provincial and territorial governments to bring in a universal public Pharmacare program.
The coalition has sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper appealing for action following the release of a report laying out a formula for Pharmacare that would not only offer coverage to all Canadians but could save up to $10.7 billion annually in the process.
REMINDER ... Deadline: September 24 - Fall conference for HSA health and safety stewards - 2nd Bi-Annual OHS Conference - -Creating a Culture of Safety"
September 10, 2010
October 25 and 26, 2010Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Spaces are filling up for this conference, designed for experienced safety stewards and advocates, to increase awareness on key issues related to safe working conditions for all members.
Learn more about topics such as:
• An update on violence prevention initiatives.• The relationship between worker and patient/client safety.• Information technology to support OHS programs and initiatives.• HSA projects and Initiatives.• Stress in the workplace.
Countdown is on to October 3 Run for the Cure
September 9, 2010
As BC leaders in the fight to end breast cancer, the Health Sciences Association of BC is an active participant in the annual Run for the Cure, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's most important fundraising event of the year.
As health sciences professionals, HSA members are the key health professionals breast cancer patients count on for the diagnosis and treatment of, and rehabilitation from breast cancer.
Plans to reduce hospital lab service panned
September 7, 2010
Comox Valley Echo
African dolls sold to raise money for HIV sufferers
September 2, 2010
The Province
Plans to reduce hospital lab services panned
September 1, 2010
Courier-Islander
Closures a backward step
August 26, 2010
Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Area Oceanside Star
HSA members invited to upcoming events
August 26, 2010
September 6: Labour Day Picnic: A celebration of solidarityJoin HSA, the BC Federation of Labour and friends for a fun and relaxing family day at the annual Labour Day Picnic
Monday, September 6, 11 am to 2 pmCentral Park in Burnaby (Kingsway between Boundary and Patterson) -- a 5-minute stroll from adjacent Patterson Skytrain Station
Closing of microbiology labs is a very bad idea
August 23, 2010
Nanaimo Daily News
Tell your Municipal Council to stop expansion of for-profit clinics
August 19, 2010
BC Health Coalition ACTION ALERT:
Next month municipal governments from around the province will gather to address common issues and advance shared concerns at the Union of BC Municipalities AGM.
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