Health Matters: Medical imaging backlog

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 Today we discussed the urgent radiologist workforce shortage in BC, including barriers faced by internationally trained specialists, licensing and credentialing delays, and the need for more streamlined pathways to practice already used in other provinces. We appreciate MLA Dhir’s engagement and look forward to continuing the conversation on solutions to improve patient…

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 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 Today, BCRS Economics Chair, Dr. Vamshi Kotha presented the BCRS after-hours care funding priority to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of the Provincial Budget 2027 Consultation in Victoria. Advocacy efforts continue with a meeting on Friday with MLA Brennan Day, Official Opposition Critic for Rural Health,…

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