Press Kit
Press Releases
It is with deep sadness and profound frustration that we announce BC Health Care Matters is pausing operations, effective immediately.
This decision has not come easily—but it is one we can no longer avoid.
After four years of tireless advocacy, we find ourselves at a breaking point. A critical shortage of volunteers and funds, combined with the Ministry of Health’s continued refusal to even acknowledge our existence, has made it nearly impossible to continue. Despite our relentless efforts, our small team—all of whom are patients themselves—can no longer sustain the emotional and physical toll of shouting into a void.
BC Health Care Matters - President's Announcement
April 6, 2023 - Victoria, BC - For Immediate Release: Media Advisory
Matters of Health Care - Live stream town hall
February 7, 2023 -Victoria, BC - For immediate release
BC Health Care Matters requests Auditor General Investigation
October 4, 2022 - Victoria, BC - For immediate release
Temporary $118 Stabilization Fund to Help B.C. Family Doctors
August 26, 2022 - Victoria, BC - For Immediate Release
BC Health Care Matters Rally Demands Access to a Family Doctor for All!
May 12, 2022 - Victoria, BC - For Immediate Release: Media Advisory
Letter to NCP Premier Candidates
September 19, 2022 - Victoria, BC
Information about the Family Physician (FP) Shortage in British Columbia
May 12, 2022 - Victoria, BC – For immediate Release
Media Coverage
CBC : The Current with Matt Galloway (February 2023) - Crisis in Care Public Forum
Kimberley Bulletin (Jun.22, 2022) – B.C. reconsidering signing incentives for new family doctors following push back
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News (May. 19, 2022) – B.C. family doctor shortage sparks hundreds to rally in Victoria
Check News (May 19, 2022) – Hundreds rally at B.C. Legislature to call attention to doctor shortage
Global News (April. 12, 2022) – 40% of British Columbians afraid of losing their family doctor, poll finds
CBC (May. 19, 2022) – British Columbians call for more family doctors, money for health-care system at B.C. Legislature rally
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A selection of BC Health Care Matters logos