Talking about Health Care
The public consultation phase of the provincial governments -Conversation on Health" begins in Kamloops on February 2 and wraps up in Vancouver July 7. As health care professionals, HSA members have a great deal of expertise to contribute to this discussion about the future of public health care. As individuals, we have many questions and concerns about where Premier Campbell intends to take our health care system, and what it will mean for our communities, our families and ourselves.
HSA is offering a 2-day workshop where members can learn about and discuss the successes of, and challenges facing, our Medicare system. Members will also talk about ways to ensure that our family, friends, co-workers and other members of our communities have accurate information to use in deciding what kind of health care system will provide the best health care for everyone in B.C.
Workshop Dates: March 1 & 2, 2007
Location: HSA Office, 300 - 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver
Interested members should complete the attached application form and return it to the HSA Office (Attention: Karin Herbert). Mail or fax your registration forms as soon as possible, and by Wednesday February 14, 2007 at the latest (Fax: 604.439.0976 in the Lower Mainland or 1.800.663.6119 for out-of-town). HSA will call you to confirm your registration.
Preference will be given to members who have registered to participate in the Conversation on Health. Members working in health care can register for the -Health Professionals Meeting" in their area. Members working in community social services should register for the -Regional Public Forum". Check the Conversation website (www.bcconversationonhealth.ca) for the deadline to register for the Conversation in your area. You can register on this website, or by calling the Conversation staff at 1.866.884.2055.
For further information about the workshop or the Conversation on Health, please contact Carol Riviere, Communications Officer, at the HSA office.
Application Deadline: Wednesday February 14, 2007