Code Blue: BC Wait Times

AdvocacBCRS Advocacy in Actiony in Action BC Radiological Society president Dr. Brenda Farnquist discusses her concerns about rising breast cancer screening wait times and how long waits impact patients.

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…

“The wait time in BC was bad in the fall and the situation is now critical,” Dr. Yong-Hing. 

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.

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 Ahead of the upcoming Estimates process in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the BCRS met with Dr. Anna Kindy, BC Health Critic, to ensure our priorities are clearly understood before detailed budget review begins. This timing matters. Engaging in advance of Estimates allows us to frame the pressures facing Radiologists before…