We welcomed the BC NDP Caucus for lunch today. Radiologists from across the province shared their perspectives on the challenges currently facing the profession, and the impact for patients. We appreciated the opportunity to share our insights and engage in candid conversations about the reality of radiology in British Columbia.
Advocacy In Action The British Columbia Radiological Society (BCRS) welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s commitment to maintaining healthcare access and system stability in Budget 2026. For patients, however, stability must mean timely diagnoses and access to care when it matters most. Medical imaging is a foundational component of the health system. Radiologists in British…
Advocacy in Action BCRS President, Dr. Brenda Farnquist, featured in Code Blue, a documentary on the wait time crisis in BC.
“The wait time in BC was bad in the fall and the situation is now critical,” Dr. Yong-Hing.
The BC Radiological Society is proud to share the news that people in BC now have access to mammography using Tomosynthesis. The use of mammography using Tomosynthesis is a proven technology that has the potential to detect cancer earlier. Early detection saves lives by detecting cancers when they are small and have not yet spread…
Advocacy In Action Thank you to Hon. Josie Osborne, British Columbia’s Minister of Health and MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim, taking the time to meet with us today. We shared how BC’s radiologist shortage is driving wait times up for patients and pushing talent to other provinces. We are grateful for the thoughtful conversation about…
Advocacy In Action Dr. Wan Wan Yap and Amy Smith recently met with Jason Craig, Knowledge Lead, and Andrea Burton, CEO of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia, to discuss the proposed scope of practice change that would allow physiotherapists to order diagnostic medical imaging. The BCRS shared key concerns related to ongoing radiologist shortages,…
