June 17, 2024

ICA / Vancouver Island RRT – Newcomers Navigating Healthcare Report

This report presents the findings and insights from conversations that took place at the ‘Newcomers Navigating Healthcare: A Community Dialogue’ held on April 14th, 2023, hosted […]
June 6, 2024

Metro Vancouver RRT – Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare in British Columbia: Resources for Newcomers and Providers

This document produced by the Metro Vancouver RRT is a Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare in British Columbia: Resources for Newcomers and Providers. The document is also […]
February 1, 2024

IFHP Toolkit for Refugee Claimants

In this online info page, the BC Refugee Hub has curated information about the Interim Federal Health Program for Refugee Claimants. This information may be used […]
May 23, 2023

The Eyeglasses Project: Making Eye Care Accessible

Founded in 2018, The Eyeglasses Project provides eyecare services free of charge for marginalized individuals.  With eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge, The Eyeglasses […]
April 14, 2023

BC PharmaCare Now Covering Costs of Contraceptives for B.C. Residents

As of April 1, 2023, BC PharmaCare covers the full cost of many contraceptives for B.C. residents: Oral contraceptives (“the pill”) Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) Copper […]
January 28, 2022

Report: Canadian Health Personnel Attitudes Toward Refugee Claimants’ Entitlement to Health Care

The attitudes toward refugee claimants’ access to healthcare among Canadian health care personnel are influenced by multilevel factors, including institutional and societal culture. A research paper analyzed […]