News and Events
VIHA plan to replace nurses with care aides starts today
September 13, 2013
While metro mayors and police are demanding the government give more support to the mentally ill, nurses are shocked to learn that the Fraser Health Authority is planning to cut services at mental health clinics.
August 29, 2013
VIHA's refusal to disclose evidence triggers FOI request targeting evaluations of impacts on patient safety and health outcomes
August 28, 2013
VIHA's lack of evidence in addressing patient safety issues continues to concern nurses as CDMR program expands
July 26, 2013
BCNU President Debra McPherson, on behalf of the nurses of BC will be joining other medicare advocates at Niagara-on-the-Lake this week.
July 22, 2013
The public is now being urged to sign a petition to protect safe staffing
July 17, 2013
Charging nursing home residents for every time they go to the toilet might be next, according to plans concocted by health authorities
June 07, 2013
The Harper Conservatives are continuing their ideological attack on evidence-based healthcare services that are proven to reduce crime, reduce disease and encourage addicts to seek treatment
June 06, 2013
They want a halt to a scheme to reduce the number of nurses at Vancouver Island hospitals, pending an independent review
May 29, 2013