BC’s HEALTH HR STRATEGY Gratingly, its subtitle is ‘putting people first’. Millions of #BC residents would attest to the untruth of this statement because they personally have suffered years of govt neglect as the #healthcare system has collapsed. https://t.co/UypzRi24qz

But even that progress has been undermined by the growing crisis around us. READ MORE on link above. We must choose to spend our time and energy on efforts that lift others up, not tear them down. That is what we’ve always tried to do—and what we hope others will continue. 6/6

We built a large and engaged online community and were recognized as the leading voice for health care advocacy in British Columbia. And yes, our pressure mattered. It helped spur long-overdue changes to physician compensation that have aided in recruiting family doctors. 5/6

Within 6 months, we gathered 50,000-signatures on a petition demanding more family doctors, held two well-attended rallies, and captured province-wide media attention. Our founding president Camille Currie was honored by Doctors of BC for her exceptional leadership. 4/6

Despite our relentless efforts, our small team—all of whom are patients themselves—can no longer sustain the emotional and physical toll of shouting into a void. When we began, we started with purpose and hope. 3/6

After four years of tireless advocacy, we find ourselves at a breaking point. A critical shortage of volunteers and funds, combined with the Ministry of Health’s continued refusal to even acknowledge our existence, has made it nearly impossible to continue. 2/6

With Heavy Hearts: BCHCM to Pause Operations. It is with deep sadness & profound frustration that we announce BC Health Care Matters is pausing operations, effective immediately. This decision has not come easily—but it is one we can no longer avoid.1/6 https://t.co/v1XJNdwXIm

🏥 New episode! BC Family Physician of the Year Dr. Jennifer Lush invites us to talk patient care, mentorship & the future of family medicine. She shares hope, heartbreak & why this work matters more than ever. https://t.co/pyhLn0bEFP #advocacy#PrimaryCare #Healthcare

Sneak peek of Episode 6! 🩺 Dr. Jennifer Lush, BC Family Physician of the Year. It’s easy to convince ourselves that the healthcare system will always be there when we need it, but harder to grasp why this isn’t the reality for so many. #Healthcare #BC #patients

Sneak peek of Episode 6! 🩺 Dr. Jennifer Lush, shares insights on how the system could be improved. Want to know how we could add 55 million patient visits each year in Canada? Don’t miss this episode! #Healthcare #BC #Everyonedeservesafamilydoctor https://t.co/p0hBzqpweq

Sneak peek of Episode 6! 🩺 Dr. Jennifer Lush, BC Family Physician of the Year. A family physician reduces ER visits, specialist referrals, and improves health outcomes. Don’t miss this inspiring talk on change, resilience, and the future of healthcare! https://t.co/X5f1RQMB4R

Welcome to Episode #5 of Your Health Care Matters Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adrian Fine: A Retired Specialist with Global Experience. https://t.co/cTOG3IgaLa #bcpoli #healthcare #Everyonedeservesafamilydoctor #BCHealthCareMatters

Sneak peak of Episode 5 coming beginning of March. Chatting with retired physician Dr. Adrian Fine who has worked in 3rd world countries. How do we compare? #bcpoli #BC #Health #everyonedeservesafamilydoctor https://t.co/oWQdWtb6rO

Clip from episode 5, we sit down with Dr. Adrian Fine, retired physician and founding member of BCHCM. With global experience, Dr. Fine offers insights on advocacy and the key factors behind our primary care crisis. How we can make meaningful changes?

Imagine PAs with virtual support in rural communities—or collaborating with specialists to improve efficiency. BC still has a long way to go. B.C.'s first physician assistants hired https://t.co/XJRNtFEeQW via @timescolonist @DoctorsOfBC @RCC_bc @SpecialistsBc @BC_GP_Shortage

@johnsemalhuis @TuraEmanuela Yes, my patients thought I was paid at least $100 per visit when polled, 5 years ago. They also were incredulous that we had to buy the syringes, BP cuffs, etc, ourselves. Education of the public by ourselves and @BC_GP_Shortage has helped +++

Episode #4 of the Your Health Care Matters Podcast! We sit down with Dr. Darren Joneson, MD, to explore his passion for team-based care, mental health care, and the power of advocacy. Heartfelt insights into the challenges patients face. #BC #healthcare https://t.co/hBgrlg277n

Full Episode with Dr Darren Joneson goes live tomorrow! From insights into the current state of healthcare to how we incentivizes the right things, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion. #Economics https://t.co/cwzE7qV5On

https://t.co/AFDfE0oPHw We can do better than just a pilot project for 2. We need Physician Assistants in all healthcare settings. There are many that WANT to work here, give them the opportunity. #bcpoli #healthcare

Glimpse of Episode 4! Meet Dr. Darren Joneson as we delve into a variety of fascinating subjects. We touch on self-kindness, mental health, and the diverse ways we all face challenges. #MentalHealthMatters #PhaseFireFilms #BCHealthcareMatters https://t.co/pIw8BoinhP

*Sneak Peek of Episode 4!* In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Darren Joneson - insights into the current state of healthcare to his candid perspective on whether we've made enough progress in improving conditions. https://t.co/DTAmCGvV12 #bchealthcarematters #phasefirefilms