Whereas health care is a critical need for all British Columbians; And whereas transparent and open communication between levels of government is required, and citizens should be assured their leaders are working together as they were elected to do: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to improve the communication between the Ministry of Health and local levels of government to ensure the health care system meets the needs of all residents of BC.
Ministry of Health The Ministry recognizes the importance of local voices in delivering the healthcare that people need. BCs primary care strategy continues to connect people to primary care providers and improving coordination of primary-care services through local primary-care networks throughout BC. Local health authorities are the Ministry of Healths liaison with communities. They live and work within the communities they represent. We encourage communities to reach out to their health authorities. As well, the Primary Care Division within the Ministry of Health is open to sharing any information on the important work were doing together to expand access to care for people. We encourage all communities to work with the Ministry of Health, their regional Primary Care Network, and their local health authority to support communications and collaboration to support healthcare for all British Columbians.