Ministry of Health

Provides online information on booking an appointment with a pharmacist for minor ailments or contraception at pharmacy locations throughout BC.

See the website for a self-assessment checklist to check your symptoms and a list of minor ailments or types of free contraceptives that individuals can see a pharmacist to get an assessment and prescription.

Provides online information for seniors, families and caregivers about government programs, services, support and benefits for older adults in BC. Topic areas include provincial and federal government programs for older adults, healthy aging, home and community care, fall prevention, health and safety, transportation, and housing.

Resources include downloadable versions of the BC Seniors' Guide, BC Elders' Guide, Healthy Eating for Seniors handbook, Elder Abuse Prevention information kits, and My Voice advance care planning guide and workbook.

Provides information about wait times for elective surgical procedures for children and adults patients in BC. Wait times are approximate and are calculated on the basis of the previous three months of completed cases.

Provides parents and caregivers of children between the ages of six months and three years of age with child health and wellness information and the most up-to-date parenting tips. Information includes child development, healthy eating, child health and wellbeing, parenting, and toddler safety.

Provides assistance with some of the transportation costs for eligible BC residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency, physician-referred specialist medical care not available in their own community.

The program is coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the transportation partners who agree to waive or discount their regular fees. The program does not provide direct financial assistance to patients for travel costs.

Provides information on vital statistics related products and services including birth and adoptions, marriages, death and bereavement, legal change of name, separation and divorce, genealogy, and ordering of certificates and copies.