Primary Healthcare
November 18, 2024
If you’re a newcomer to British Columbia, understanding how to navigate the healthcare system is crucial. Join MOSAIC in partnership with the UBC Medicine Refugee Health […]
June 17, 2024
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 12, 2024
This resource guide has been produced by the Vancouver Island Refugee Readiness Team (RRT) and provides complete information on the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The […]
June 6, 2024
The Metro Vancouver Refugee Readiness Team (MVRRT) is focused on preparing the region for an increased influx of refugees, particularly from Afghanistan and Ukraine. Between 2022 […]
February 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]