Primary Healthcare
January 28, 2022
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 […]
April 19, 2021
Online registration is open for eligible people living or working in BC. Spread the word and help your friends and family get registered. Only register when […]
January 6, 2021
Information is an essential service, and newcomers need reliable and culturally appropriate information about COVID-19. Refugee 613’s Newcomer Info Hub is a space where newcomers and […]
November 4, 2020
Interim Federal Health Program – Overview and Updates due to Covid-19 This webinar was hosted by Bahar Taheri from the BC Refugee Hub, with speakers Siffan […]
October 2, 2020
The following information is provided by The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR): Pandemic Health Care Workers Practical Information On 14 August 2020, the federal government announced […]
September 4, 2020
Refugee 613 has produced several multilingual videos to help ensure language is not a barrier to getting accurate, trustworthy information during COVID-19. Produced in collaboration with […]
September 4, 2020
ISSofBC has produced eight instructional videos on applications related to refugee claimants. These videos were created to guide refugees through the process of applying for a […]
August 26, 2020
This BC Refugee Hub Training Webinar, delivered on August 11, 2020, covers supports for refugees and refugee claimants facing domestic violence, along with self-care strategies for […]
June 24, 2020
Ni Wakati supports African immigrant and refugee women in making informed choices about their health and social needs.Navigating a new healthcare system as an African newcomer […]
April 27, 2020
The Burnaby Division of Family Practice has partnered with MOSAIC, a Lower Mainland settlement organization, on a program that links recent immigrants and refugees who don’t […]
March 17, 2020
The BC Refugee Hub has curated information about the Interim Federal Health Program for Refugee Claimants in this online info-page for claimants, advocates, friends and family […]
April 9, 2019
On March 7, 2019, The BC Refugee Hub hosted a training webinar covering primary and mental healthcare supports and services for refugee claimants. Speakers: Bayron Figueroa- Health […]
May 24, 2018
Translated Resources: HealthLink BC provides our health resources in some of the languages most common to B.C. residents. This section of our website brings together all the […]
May 24, 2018
Caring for Kids New to Canada Caring for Kids New to Canada helps health professionals provide quality care to immigrant and refugee children, youth and families. […]
May 24, 2018
Spoken Language Interpreting Services: The Provincial Language Service provides interpreting services to BC health authorities and private physician offices. Please Note: This service is requested directly by […]
May 24, 2018
Reduced Cost Clinics – A list of Dental Clinics in BC. Not for Profit Dental Clinics operating in BC – British Columbia Dental Association list. (Please […]
May 24, 2018
IFH Dental Coverage – Important information for all Dental Care providers. This bulletin is to confirm dental services covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). […]
May 24, 2018
Interior Health Authority – Newcomer and Refugee Care – Comprehensive resource for health providers and sponsors in the interior of BC.
May 24, 2018
Interior Health – Refugee Sponsors Healthcare FAQ: This 2-page document provides a Q&A on healthcare coverage fo privately sponsored refugees (PSRs) in British Columbia. Topics covered are: […]
May 24, 2018
Refugee Health – Variety of resources specific to different refugee groups, list of forms, coverage and information.