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BC HealthGuide OnLine provides current health information on over 3,000 health topics, tests, procedures and more to help you and your family stay healthy.

  • Ambulance Service: Information on emergency services and paramedic qualifications  
  • BC HealthGuide Online: Reliable health information 24 hours every day, with a handbook, website, health files and BC NurseLine
  • BC NurseLine: Speak to a registered nurse available 24-hours
  • Health Authorities: Information on BC’s health authorities, which plan and deliver health services and programs based on populations’ needs
  • Health Insurance in BC: Health cards and insurance
  • Home and Community Care: Home care nursing, rehabilitation, home support and palliative care, adult day programs, assisted living, residential care services and hospice care.
  • Primary Health: Innovative ways to deliver primary health services including diagnosis, treatment, illness prevention and support services 
  • Wait Times & Surgical Wait List Registry: Wait times and options for surgery in BC 

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