Say goodbye to doctors’ sick notes! Effective immediately, employers can only ask for sick notes in limited cases, giving health-care providers more time for patients, not paperwork. 🙌🏼 And we’re not done… more work is underway to cut admin burden for doctors. ✍🏽 🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Honoured to stand with our community in #PortAlberni today to honour those who served and those who continue to serve. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the cost of peace and the importance of remembering. Lest we forget. 🌺 🇨🇦 #RemembranceDay

Doctors, nurse practitioners, and health professionals from around the world are choosing BC—and patients are getting connected. Our recruitment campaign's working. Since March: • 2,950+ interested • 1,400+ applied • 140+ hired, on their way, or already here Take a look at what people are saying.

Health-care workers want to be part of a system where their skills are valued, science is respected and their focus is on providing care. Last week I got to meet with three fantastic nurses from the US who made the move to #Nanaimo

Today’s announcement is a major step forward for the #Nanaimo Cancer centre. Bringing advanced, integrated cancer treatment closer to home for many communities in the central and north Island region. Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Complex-care housing is making a real difference for residents like J.T. The supports that complex-care housing provides can help people establish stability, safety, build connections and break the cycle of homelessness. @christineboyle.bsky.social

🎃 The streets are buzzing, joy in the air, trick-or-treaters everywhere, so please take care. Drive slowly, stay alert, & plan ahead, so every ghoul & ghost gets safely to bed. Whether you're behind the wheel or out walking, let's keep the scares on the doorstep - not on our roads 🚗

Congratulations to our long-time friend, Tla-o-qui-aht master carver Joe Martin, for his recognition with the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement for his lifelong dedication to Nuu-chah-nulth canoe making, mentorship, cultural preservation and forest protection. 🙌🏼 🏅 #tofino

Today’s announcement from the federal government is a major step forward in strengthening public safety across Canada — and we’re proud that British Columbia’s advocacy helped shape it. @ninakrieger.bsky.social

Congratulations to our team of lawyers for this decision against an attempted class action against public health orders and Dr. Bonnie Henry. @josieosborne.bsky.social

This fall, do your part to keep your loved ones safe by visiting getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca and registering to get vaccinated 💉 Vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe illness and stop the spread of viruses like Covid-19 and the flu. @susiechant.bsky.social

Welcome to BC, Brandy and Henrietta! The people of Nanaimo are lucky that you followed your heart here. Our province needs dedicated and hardworking health professionals like you. Full story here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

People in B.C. deserve timely, high-quality care that they can depend on. The new Cowichan UPCC means that people living throughout the Cowichan Valley will have increased access to same-day primary health care that’s closer to home. @vanislandhealth.bsky.social #BCHealthCare

Proud to support this meaningful addition of Foundry Burns Lake to the community, an important step toward building a province where young people can grow, heal and thrive. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters @foundrybc.bsky.social @spencerch.bsky.social @jodiewickens.bsky.social

Great to be in Calgary today for meetings with federal, provincial and territorial health ministers. Together, we’re focused on strengthening Canada’s public health-care system, supporting health-care workers, and improving access to care for people in every community. #FPTHealth #HealthMinisters

One step closer! This new renal facility represents real progress for people in #Surrey and for our health system as a whole. #BCHealthCare Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

A landmark moment! The new SFU school of medicine is now accepting applications to train more doctors right here in BC. I can't wait to see them walk through those doors to begin their journey in a rewarding career within our strong, public, universal health-care system. @sfu.ca #BCHealthCare

Healthcare workers are following their hearts to Vancouver Island and across BC! 🇨🇦 Thanks to Nanaimo's @todmaffin.com for capturing the people, the place, and the pride we share in being Canadian and celebrating our public, universal healthcare system. t.co/mot9VDLmLl #bchealthcare #followyourheart

🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Welcome home! After days on the road raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer, the Cops for Cancer riders have arrived back in Victoria! 👏 Thank you to every rider, volunteer, donor and supporter who made this incredible journey possible. #CopsForCancer #YYJ #tourderock

Right now, we’re building and upgrading hospitals, cancer centres, urgent and primary care centres, and long-term care homes across BC. These aren’t just construction projects—they’re investments in people. In your family. In your community. In a health-care system that works better for everyone.

🙌🏼 Thanks to the #VancouverIsland Divisions of Family Practice for sharing with me ‘on-the-ground’ examples of how team-based #primarycare is expanding across the Island, and how DFPs are working with communities, @doctorsofbc.bsky.social and the BC Ministry of Health to keep momentum going! 🩺

🏥 Big news for the #FraserValley! Announcing $7.5M in advanced interventional radiology upgrades at #Abbotsford Regional Hospital — bringing more space, better tools and stronger care for patients. The upgraded suite will help health teams care for more patients and complex cases. 💉✨🔧💡

Yesterday I was joined by Dr. Olga Decker and Nickol Dameron to provide an update on our recruitment of U.S. doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to our beautiful Province of BC! 👉 140 health-care workers from the U.S. have accepted job offers across the Province

🏥 Prince Rupert’s upgraded ER is open! With more room and a better equipped ER, this $16.5M project strengthens care for people who rely on the hospital. @josieosborne.bsky.social https://news.gov.bc.ca/32812 #HealthCare #BCPoli #PrinceRupert

Reflecting today - this International Day of Peace - that peace begins with each of us, how we care for one another, how we listen across differences. So much more unites us than divides us, and people everywhere have similar dreams for peace and prosperity. #peacebegins #endviolence #peaceday 🕊️

Ce matin, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir l’honorable @josieosborne.bsky.social, ministre de la Santé, à Santé Ouest. ✨ Une belle occasion de lui faire découvrir notre centre de santé communautaire francophone et de souligner son rôle essentiel pour l’accès aux soins en français en C.-B. 💙

🚨 Big news for patients & research in BC! The new 8-bed Clinical Trials Unit at Mount St. Joseph Hospital means Phase 1 trials can now happen here at home, bringing life-saving treatments to BC'ers sooner & strengthening our #lifesciences sector. 💊 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #BCHealth

Meet Dr. Saad Khan and Samantha Khan. They moved from the UK to BC after spotting a BC health recruitment ad. They're not alone. This year: • 660 new int'l trained docs registered to practise in BC, as of Jul 31 • 2,950 US healthcare professionals have expressed interest in working in BC since March

Soon, more people will receive care closer to home. With 65 new nurse practitioner seats at UBC, UNBC & UVic, more care's coming to communities across BC. Training has expanded from 100 to 165 seats/year. Future nurse practitioners, future care. Right where it's needed.

Young people face growing pressures, from social media to school stress. By expanding #PreVenture, we're helping students build confidence, understand risks, and stay healthy. #YouthWellness #MentalHealthMatters #BCGov

Hearing directly from frontline workers and community members about health care needs is essential. 💙 Huge thanks to all the healthcare workers, the NRGH Foundation, and Mayor Leonard Krog for the vital conversations on strengthening health care the mid-, north-, and west Island!

Amazing! We've also had several new doctors from the UK choose to make Vernon their home and practice here. Our recruitment strategy is delivering results and we’re making real progress in strengthening healthcare and addressing the challenges. Well done @josieosborne.bsky.social #BCpoli #BCgov

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻 #YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

DYK? We’re investing in community counselling programs so that people can continue to find affordable, life-changing mental-health care when they need it most. More info: news.gov.bc.ca/32744 Seeking help? Start here: helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/blog/free-or...

Amazing! 👏Welcome to BC! We are working hard to recruit internationally trained health care professionals and seeing the positive tangible results means the effort is working. Come join us and make an impact for communities throughout B.C. #BCHealthCare

⚡️The power is back on in Bamfield and Anacla, thanks to the incredible work of #BCHydro crews who built 63 new poles and 65 spans of electrical wires in 8 days on a 6 km section of the Bamfield Rd burned out by the #MountUnderwoodFire. Heroic efforts - and ahead of schedule! 🙌🏼 📸: BC Hydro

🌟 Big news for #Nanaimo! The new High Acuity Unit at NRGH is complete 🎉 Patients with acute care needs will now get more focused, high-quality care—closer to home 🏥 💙 ✅ 12 modern patient rooms ✅ Family-friendly spaces ✅ State-of-the-art equipment @bowinnma.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social

School’s almost back! With more interactions come more chances for illness. Now’s the time to make sure kids’ routine vaccines are up to date—protecting them from measles, chickenpox, whooping cough & more. #BackToSchool Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32677

The demand for nurses and doctors has increased across the country. In #Surrey, we’re working hard to build out our health-care system to ensure strength and sustainability for many years to come #BCHealthCare (1/2)

👏 Amazing! U.S. medical professionals who are looking to build a life in B.C. can explore options at bchealthcareers.ca. Come join us and make an impact for communities throughout B.C. #BCHealthCare

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then there’s a lot to say from these photos about the gratitude we’re feeling that BC Hydro is able to at least safely enter the #MountUnderwoodFire area to begin assessing damage to the infrastructure serving #BamfieldBC. Looking forward to more info.

HealthIM is an innovative, evidence-based digital tool helping shift the way we respond to and support people experiencing mental health & substance-use crises: ✅ reduces use of force ✅ connects people to care ✅ improves public safety 🙌🏼 Great to see it in #NelsonBC! news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Indigenous Peoples in B.C. are disproportionately affected by the toxic-drug crisis. The new Red Road River Tŝilhqox healing and wellness model will support First Nations-led care. (1/2) #Tsilhqotin #Recovery #BCHealthCare

🚧 The new St Paul’s Hospital is looking good! 👀 The new 548-bed full service, acute-care hospital & integrated health campus is set to be completed in 2027. There’s over 2,000 workers building the new facility everyday! www.providencehealthcare.org/en/future-sites-projects/new-st-pauls-hospital

Smoke levels are high in the Comox Valley, East and Inland Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast (north). If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1. Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires

We’re making record investments in Surrey healthcare. Here are some things we're working on... (1/2) #BCHealthCare @amnashahbc.bsky.social @jagrupbrar.bsky.social @garrybeggbc.bsky.social @jessieksunner.bsky.social

Due to the 🔥 #MountUnderwoodFire, people are asked to stay away from #BamfieldBC (unless you are a resident) to reduce unnecessary pressures on the community. Details about fire response, evacuation alerts and more: 👉🏼 wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fi...

ICYMI: “Reception centre set up for Mount Underwood fire evacuees” www.albernivalleynews.com/local-news/r... via Alberni Valley News #AlberniValley #BCWildfire #MountUnderwoodWildfire #PortAlberni #VancouverIsland

Get the real deal from BC’s wildfire dashboard. 🔥🌲 It provides real-time updates on current fires, evacuation alerts & orders, and air quality impacts. Stay informed. Stay safe. 🔗 wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca #bcwildfire

“The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District has issued an Evacuation Order for the Mount Underwood area (Bamfield and Cherry Creek Electoral Areas) due to wildfire.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/wildfi... - Emergency Info BC #Bamfield #BCWildfire #CherryCreek cc: #PortAlberni