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 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. 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 BCRS was pleased to host Yongmei Chen, Executive Director of Surgical and Medical Imaging,for a half-day visit at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Joined by Dr. Vamshi Kotha, Dr. Wan Wan Yap, and Amy Smith, the visit included a tour of themedical imaging department and interventional radiology suite. We also had…

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

Advocacy in Action BCRS President, Dr. Brenda Farnquist, featured in Code Blue, a documentary on the wait time crisis in BC.