PHSA has a unique role in British Columbia's health system. We make sure people across BC can access specialized health services through a coordinated provincial network.
We work with health authorities, health care providers and partners across the province to improve access to evidence-informed care closer to home. Together, we support health promotion, help manage chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes.
Our teams lead research, train future health professionals, set provincial standards and provide specialized patient care. In everything we do, we focus on improving the health system while emphasizing on prevention, health promotion and health protection.
PHSA delivers care and services through specialized hospitals and centres, including BC Children's Hospital and BC Cancer.
Through BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), we oversee the BC Ambulance Service and Patient Transfer Services.
We also work with regional health authorities to deliver specialized services through BC’s health improvement networks and provincial clinical programs. These provincial programs share a common goal: improving the quality and consistency of care across the province.
Health improvement networks and provincial clinical programs bring together provincial experts and regional leaders to improve care for specific patient populations and the services that support them.
Health improvement networks help improve health system performance, support provincial planning, and increase access to data for quality improvement and research.
Provincial clinical programs support specialized care across BC by providing targeted funding, coordinating provincial processes, and helping plan health care resources.
PHSA works with health authorities across BC to plan, coordinate and evaluate specialized health services.
This work helps ensure people have equitable access to high-quality, cost-effective care, including services such as cancer treatment, cardiac care, and care for complex mental health conditions.
PHSA aims to provide high-quality services while making the best use of public resources.
We are responsible for a range of regional and provincial support services, including:
- Supply chain services
- Digital health and information services
- Laboratory medicine
- Revenue services
- Employee records and benefits
To reduce costs and improve efficiency, we continue to streamline services, consolidate processes where appropriate, and share services with other health authorities.
