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• How do I find a physician? - Includes contact information and qualifications.
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• Types of client rates for home and community care services.
• What are end-of-life and virtual hospice services?

Health Authority Services

 

The province is divided into five regional health authorities that work with the Ministry of Health Services to provide quality and timely services to British Columbians.

• B.C. Health Authorities Sorted by Municipality

Select the health authority you belong to for a list of health services in your area.

• Northern Health Authority
• Northern Health Authority - Home and Community Care Information
• Interior Health Authority
• Interior Health Authority - Caregiver Support
• Vancouver Island Health Authority
• Vancouver Island Health Authority - Respite Care
• Fraser Health Authority
• Fraser Health Authority - Caregiver Support
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority - Caregiver Support

Health Services and Resources

Additional health service resources can be found at HealthLink BC which provides 24/7 access to non-emergency health information and services in British Columbia. You can access this service by dialing 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia or online.

Emergency Transportation

Please note that emergencies are automatically attended to by dialling 911. However, in special circumstances, it may help to be aware of these services:

• BC Ambulance Services
• Patient Transfers
• Air Ambulance Services