News & Updates
HSA Basic Steward/OH&S Training Dates - Fall 2019
June 28, 2019
HSA BASIC STEWARD/OH&S TRAINING DATES - FALL 2019
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HSA Young Workers’ Advisory Group: Call for expressions of interest
June 27, 2019
Are you a young HSA member (35 and under) interested in increased young worker participation in the union? The union’s board of directors is seeking members aged 35 and younger to get involved in a five-member Young Workers’ Advisory Group. The Advisory Group’s purpose is to
BC government launches mental health and addiction services roadmap; includes a focus on early years mental health services
June 26, 2019
Register for Pension Seminars for HSA Members at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
June 18, 2019
REGISTER FOR PENSION SEMINARS FOR HSA MEMBERS AT ABBOTSFORDREGIONAL HOSPITAL AND CANCER CENTRE
Thanks to popular demand and the efforts of the HSA steward team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Municipal Pension Plan seminars are scheduled as follows:
HSA welcomes report calling for universal Pharmacare program
June 17, 2019
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Wild fires anticipated: Registration now open for health science professionals to register for the Emergency Health Provider Registry
June 3, 2019
As British Columbia heads into another summer of wild fires, Health Emergency Management BC has activated the provincial Emergency Health Provider Registry to assist in the coordination of relief staffing for health care providers. Any Health Authority is able to access the registry when local emergencies create additional staffing needs.
HSA applauds government announcement on new training spaces for OT and PT
May 27, 2019
The BC government is increasing the number of training seats for occupational therapy and physiotherapy, with new seats coming to Prince George, Vancouver and Fraser Valley.
HSA applauds this announcement. These new training spaces are an important step forward to addressing the growing skills shortage in these professions. HSA has been advocating for increased training opportunities in these and other health science professions to ensure our health care system can deliver robust, team-based, and timely care to all British Columbians.
Win an iPad mini through the HSA Member Photo Contest!
May 6, 2019
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HSA marks Nursing Week with launch of new Professional Development fund for HSA's RPNs
May 6, 2019
HSA marks National Nursing Week with launch of new professional development fund for HSA’s registered psychiatric nurses
Health Sciences Association of BC announced today the establishment of a $115,000 Professional Development Fund available to all registered psychiatric nurses who are members of HSA.
“Registered psychiatric nurses are critical members of the health care team. HSA recognizes the importance of continuing education for health care professionals who deliver important care in a specialized field of nursing,” said HSA President Val Avery.
2019 HSA Scholarships for Summer Institute for Union Women - University of British Columbia, Vancouver
May 1, 2019
HSA offers scholarships for Summer Institute for Union Women July 2 – 6, 2019
University of British Columbia, Vancouver