Code Blue: BC Wait Times

Advocacy In Action The BC Radiological Society is in Victoria today for meetings with Members of the Legislative Assembly. We look forward to engaging in productive dialogue about the challenges facing radiologists and patients in British Columbia, and the solutions we can implement to ensure timely access to high-quality care.

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 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 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…

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…

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.