Code Blue: BC Wait Times

The BC Radiological Society warns that the province’s medical imaging backlog will get worse, unless the BC government helps private clinics that are struggling to remain open.

Prior to the Health Estimates on Thursday April. 27th with the Minister of Health, the BCRS updated BC Liberal health critic Shirley Bond on our 4 key points.  Shirley Bond advanced all 4 key points in the legislature. You can view the transcript here. The BCRS is disappointed that the Minister of Health continues to focus on a few select positive numbers and…

Advocacy In Action BCRS President Dr. Wan Wan Yap recently met with BC Premier David Eby to discuss the vital role medical imaging plays in delivering timely, high quality care across British Columbia. The 2026 provincial budget was a topic of discussion, with health care remaining a major focus of government spending.  BCRS will continue…

Advocacy In Action

Advocacy In Action The BCRS recently had the opportunity to connect with the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, alongside Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing and BCRS CEO Amy Smith. We look forward to building a strong, collaborative relationship and hope this marks the beginning of ongoing dialogue in support of Radiology and patient care in British…

Advocacy in Action BCRS Member, Dr. Paula Gordon, speaks to the wait times for Breast Imaging in BC.