Find health care near you and learn how you can apply for financial aid when you need to travel for medical purposes.
Pharmacists are an important part of your health care team and offer a variety of services. Over 409,000 people have been treated for minor ailments or gotten free contraceptives from pharmacists since June 2023. Book an appointment or walk-in to a pharmacy to find out more.
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Laboratory tests provide healthcare professionals with vital information to make important medical decisions about your health. Learn about laboratory services and how to get test results.
The B.C. government is working with health authorities to build the hospitals, clinics, cancer centres and care homes in communities across the province, so you and your family can get the care you need closer to home.
Publicly subsidized home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for people who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health-care needs.
Effective September 1, 2019, international students studying on a valid study permit for at least six months of the year in British Columbia pay a health fee to contribute to and benefit from B.C.’s health-care coverage.
People who need assistance on a daily basis may consider moving into an assisted living residence or a licensed community care facility. Both types of accommodation are regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act; however, there are some key differences between them.
Programs and services are available to help with the cost of medical travel and accommodations for B.C. residents who must travel from their home to access medical care.
There are more than 300,000 surgeries performed in British Columbia each year. More than half of these are emergency or unscheduled procedures and never appear on a waitlist. These cases are not included on this website.
If you need access to fertility treatment, you may be eligible for B.C.’s new publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program. The program will launch in April 2025.
An introduction to BC’s Primary Care System and its role in delivering team-based care to enhance access and attachment throughout the province.