VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is expanding a registry program provincewide in an effort to connect patients with available family doctors.
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the expanded Health Connect Registry, which launched July 1, aims to make it easier for B.C. patients to get a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their community by signing up for a primary-care provider.
Dix says he's not making promises or predictions about the numbers of people who will find doctors, but progress will be measured and regular updates will be provided to the public starting this fall. He says the number of people without a family doctor in B.C. has declined to about 895,000 from 980,000 in 2021, but the number is still too high.
The minister says recent government programs to attract and retain family doctors in B.C. through a new fee model has attracted 3,300 sign ups, while 156 new family doctors have registered for a new practice incentive program.This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2023.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
British Columbia port strike enters day four as talks stallB.C. ports strike enters its fourth day after talks between the two sides stalled on Monday. Read more
Read more »
British Columbia port strike enters day four - BNN BloombergThe strike at British Columbia ports enters its fourth day after talks between the two sides stalled on Monday.
Read more »
British Columbia port strike enters day four as talks stallThe strike at British Columbia ports enters its fourth day after talks between the two sides stalled on Monday.
Read more »
Charming Craftsman Home In Lions Bay Hits Market For $2.65MThis home includes beautiful views of the Howe Sound and a stunning greenhouse... and that’s only the beginning of it. realestate housegoals properties LionsBay BC
Read more »
Railway puts temporary embargo on Vancouver, on day five of B.C. port strikeVANCOUVER — A major North American railway says it has placed 'temporary embargoes' on export traffic to the Port of Vancouver, as a strike at British Columbia ports drags into its fifth day with no signs of a breakthrough.
Read more »
Extreme fire danger rating spreads on Vancouver Island as drought worsensHot, dry weather is in the forecast, and without any rainfall for weeks, Vancouver Island forests and rivers are showing noticeable changes.
Read more »