Every Number Is A Story - Consultant Specialists of BC British Columbians are facing an unprecedented and growing crisis in access to Specialty Care, the costs of which we cannot afford. Without immediate decisive action and investment from the government...

British Columbians are facing an unprecedented and growing crisis in access to Specialist Care.

This reality can change: #EveryNumberIsAStory proposes made-in-B.C. solutions to improve access. Learn more: everynumberisastory.ca#what-are-the...

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ICU serving all of Vancouver Island's west coast temporarily closed due to staffing shortage | CBC News Island Health says the intensive care unit (ICU) at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, B.C., has been closed indefinitely due to a shortage of specially trained doctors and nurses. While the...

The temporary closure of the ICU at the WCGH in Port Alberni is more than a staffing issue - it impacts patients who deserve timely access to Specialist Care close to home.

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"It's a travesty to see patients in that state of anxiety" recalls Dr. Chris Hoag, Chief Medical Officer at cSBC, in his recent interview on the Mike Smyth Show.

Discover how #EveryNumberIsAStory is driving change: everynumberisastory.ca
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Doctor shortage forces overnight closure of Mission hospital ER The emergency department at Mission Memorial will be closed from 5 p.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday, says Fraser Health

The overnight closure of the Mission Memorial Hospital ER due to ongoing Physician shortages highlights a critical strain on B.C.’s health system. We must ensure timely access to Specialist Care for all patients.

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When patients wait for Care, B.C.'s health system also pays the price. Prolonged delays for Specialist Care lead to overcrowded ER's, repeat referrals, higher costs, and burnout across the health system.

Find out how you can get involved with #EveryNumberIsAStory at everynumberisastory.ca

Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month – Energeticcity.ca The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.

Across Northern B.C., emergency rooms are experiencing ongoing temporary closures due to limited staffing.

Rural communities deserve stable, reliable access to emergency care close to home.

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Fort St. James, B.C., has a brand new emergency room, but not enough doctors to staff it | CBC News People in Fort St. James, B.C., are calling for a recruiter to help attract doctors to work in the Nats'oojeh Hospital and Health Centre which, due to staffing challenges, has had over 40 emergency ro...

Our rural communities deserve reliable ER access. A new facility in Fort St. James, B.C., has had to suspend services over 40 times since January due to staffing gaps.

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Behind every number on the Specialist waitlist in B.C. is a real patient's story.

Waiting for care has devastating effects: milestones are missed, patients are left with fear and uncertainty while suffering escalating symptoms.

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B.C.’s Specialists are launching #EveryNumberIsAStory, a campaign to sound the alarm on the growing Specialist wait times.

Over 1.2M+ British Columbians are waiting to see a Specialist; these aren’t just numbers, they’re patients whose lives are on hold.

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Four psychiatrists in Vernon Jubilee Hospital tender resignation - Vernon News Interior Health has confirmed that four psychiatrists who work in the acute care service and on-call duties at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital have resigned.

News from Vernon Jubilee Hospital highlights the growing strain on Specialist Care across BC. We support the Psychiatrists and Specialists working tirelessly under challenging conditions. Collaborative solutions are needed to protect patient access.

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Seven Kamloops OB-GYNs resign in-hospital privileges from Interior Health, citing workload safety issues KAMLOOPS - Obstetrics care in the Kamloops area has taken another hit, with seven obstetrician gynecologists r...

The closing of OBGYN services in Kamloops will be felt by patients and the healthcare system throughout the province. Without a clear plan on meeting BC’s needs for Specialist Care, we can expect declining access to Specialist care.

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Chilliwack councillor sounds the alarm on dearth of female health specialists in region 'We have to save our women,' Coun. Nicole Read said, urging council to take up the call for action

It’s about time… Timely Access to Specialist care is essential. The Ministry of Health does not have detailed wait time data for Specialists. We need to measure access in order to improve access.

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With continued underinvestment in BC's Specialist Care system, waitlists continue to grow and we don't have the Specialist workforce we need to serve BC patients.

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Big thank you to @doctorsofbc.bsky.social for hosting such a fantastic Backpack Day event! 🎒🎉 It was a great turnout and a pleasure meeting so many future Specialist leaders.

cSBC stands in full support of the BC Society of Emergency Medicine and their recent letter addressing systemic issues in emergency care. We echo the call for a safe, respectful, and accountable environment for all healthcare providers.

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Whistleblowing lawsuit alleges B.C. health authority sought to silence doctor as ER conditions deteriorated | CBC News An emergency physician is blowing the whistle on what she says are deteriorating conditions at two hospitals in B.C.'s Fraser Health authority — and alleging her job was threatened after she and other...

Healthcare workers should not fear recrimination for calling attention to critical patient safety issues.

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