New health workforce strategy improves access to health care, puts people first
Improving care for people in B.C. is central to investments in workers. We’re launching a health human resources strategy to optimize the health system, expand training and further improve recruitment and retention. This strategy will support patients who rely on the public health-care system by adding more doctors, nurses and health sciences professionals, adding new education and training seats, taking actions to improve retention and to optimize the system to help with workload.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0059-001464
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Families will save big as child care fees cut as much as $550 more per month
Child care is one of the biggest bills that a family can face each month, and global inflation is making life more expensive around the world. British Columbians need a break, and we’re focused on helping families make ends meet. Starting in December, parents in BC will save up to $550 per month for each child they have in licensed childcare centres. Cutting child care fees again is one more action we’re taking to put money back in people’s pockets at a time when rising global inflation is making life more expensive.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022ECC0076-001408
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Free transit for kids rolls on for B.C. families
We’re celebrating one year of providing free public transit for kids 12 and younger. Free transit for kids will make life more affordable for families and help reduce carbon emissions by offering a cleaner way to get around communities. By providing free transit for kids 12 & younger, we’re helping parents keep money in their pockets.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022ENV0060-001433
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Programs support families, make sport more accessible
When kids are active through sport, they’re physically and mentally healthier and more connected to their community. In honour of KidSport BC week, which runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2022, the Government of B.C. renews its commitment and support for children and youth in the province.
“Sport is a great equalizer. It has the power to heal, to promote good health and to lead children and youth to brighter futures. No child should be benched because of their family’s finances. That’s why we’re investing in several programs, to take the financial barriers out of the game,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022TACS0045-001416
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any provincial issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.
My office can be reached at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. are 12,541,872.
There are 635 new cases this week in British Columbia as of Sept 30, 2022. There is a total of 384,900 cases in British Columbia.
As of this week, there have been more than 15,531 new tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 2,246 people per 100,000.
For more information, please visit BCCDC's website
COVID Resources
For medical info, visit covid-19.bccdc.ca or call 811
For vaccination info, visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
For financial supports for people and businesses, visit this page.
For PHO orders and guidance, visit this page.
For seniors looking for additional support, or for those looking to support seniors, call 211 or visit bc211.ca
For virtual mental health resources, click here.
For Mental Health Resources for Educators, Parents and Youth, click here.
Burnaby Family Doctor Resources
To find a family doctor, click here
To find a clinic, click here.
For non-emergency health information and advice, click here.
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