Help Support Midwifery in British Columbia

The UBC Midwifery Program is to undergo a funding review. The program has been chronically under resourced since its inception and repeated requests for adequate funding levels have been denied. The Program requires a commitment from the Ministry of Advanced Education to create a sustainable and balanced plan in order to be able to meet BC’s growing need for quality primary maternity care providers. Funding for more faculty staff is urgently required, along with adequate resources to recruit and retain those staff members. In addition the program requires funding for expansion to meet BC’s need for more midwives, especially in rural and remote areas.

The MABC will be sending a letter to the Minister of Advanced Education, Dr Moira Stilwell, outlining our position on this issue as well as a number of other key decision makers. The MABC is recommending that members and the public participate in a MLA letter writing campaign to focus on this urgent issue.

Please direct any questions to the MABC at mabc.office@telus.net

or at 604-736-5976

Information and letters of support should be sent to:

MINISTRY OF HEALTH SERVICES

MLA: Hon. Kevin Falcon
1515 BLANSHARD STREET
VICTORIA BC  V8W 3C8

Telephone:
Toll-free in B.C.: 1 800 465-4911
In Victoria: 250 952-1742

Minister Of Advanced Education:
MLA: Hon. Dr. Moira Stilwell Vancouver-Langara
Minister of Advanced Education and
Labour Market Development  Elected: 2009 BC LIBERAL PARTY

E-mail: moira.stilwell.mla@leg.bc.ca
Office:
Room 342
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC
V8V 1X4
Phone: 250-356-2771
Fax: 250-356-3000

Constituency:
365  5740 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 3A6
Phone:  604 660-8380
Fax:  604 660-8383

Tags: BC, Funding, Midwifery, UBC

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