Let us talk about the real frontline of health care

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When most people think about health care, they picture hospitals, doctors and emergency rooms. But ask anyone working in child care, housing, youth services or income supports, and they’ll tell you: health begins long before someone walks into a clinic.  From the moment a child is born, their health is shaped by the quality ...Read More

What is the SE/M ratio and why should social services care?

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How do we measure whether government spending truly aligns with our communities’ health needs? In British Columbia, one of the simplest and most powerful answers is the SE/M ratio — a key performance indicator that compares Social and Education spending (SE) to Medical spending (M).  It is a tool that is gaining traction with resea ...Read More

Why social services are the future of health care in B.C.

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We are overdue for a shift. For years, governments in British Columbia and across Canada have increased spending on medical care in hopes of improving health outcomes. But the results have been mixed at best — and the cost continues to rise. Despite record numbers of physicians per capita, people are still waiting for care, and our c ...Read More