BC Health Attraction and Retention

Whereas the Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that quality, appropriate, cost-effective, and timely health services are available for all British Columbians; And whereas rural, remote communities are subject to a loss of services due to position vacancies: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request that the Province of BC continue to support regional health authorities by increasing the health budget for nursing, physicians, and health care professionals attraction and retention, as well as including opportunities for all other emerging health care providers, such as physician assistants.