Adrian Dix's News
August 29, 2007
VANCOUVER—New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix and Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston are demanding the Campbell government provide Medical Services Plan coverage for metal-on-metal hip replacements when such procedures are medically required. Adrian Dix“Last year, New Democrats raised the issue of unequal coverage across Health Authorities for metal-on-metal hip replacements,” said Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway. “Health Minister George Abbott responded to our concerns by forcing all Health...
July 25, 2007
Adrian DixVANCOUVER – Despite having had a business plan prepared by the Provincial Health Services Authority for more than a year, the Minister of Health has failed to move on establishing a provincial screening program for colorectal cancer, New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix said today.“Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer fatality,” said Dix. “A province-wide screening program can save lives, yet the Campbell government has been dragging its feet for more than a year.“...
July 23, 2007
VANCOUVER – Government under-funding and deficits at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority have left Providence Health struggling with reduced services for patients, New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix said today.“According to internal information from Providence Health Care, an operating room at Adrian DixMount St. Joseph’s has been closed for the last five months, pushing patients further back on wait lists. And now the orthopedic surgeons at St. Paul’s’ Hospital are speaking out in protest of...
July 10, 2007
VANCOUVER – Following a violent attack on a nurse at Surrey Memorial Hospital, the Campbell government must get serious about addressing violence in the health care system, New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix said today.“There is mounting concern over the increase of violence in our hospitals,” said Dix, the Adrian DixMLA for Vancouver-Kingsway. “This is a major issue facing health care professionals right across the province, yet the Campbell government insists on pushing health authorities...
July 5, 2007
VANCOUVER – The fact that the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is heading for a $35.5 million deficit this year after having ended the 2006-2007 fiscal year with a $44 million deficit is further proof that Premier Gordon Campbell and Health Minister George Abbott are misleading the public about health care funding, says New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix. Adrian Dix“The Campbell government’s reluctance to discuss its inadequate funding for health care raises questions about whether they...
June 28, 2007
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Health Critic Adrian Dix and Mental Health Critic Raj Chouhan are calling for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Tyler Lekei, the Delta man who committed suicide after being released from Surrey Memorial Hospital.“The tragic death of Tyler is a stark reminder that we are failing the people with mental Adrian Dixillness in our communities – and that has to stop,” said Dix, the MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway. “We can, and must, learn what we can from Tyler. The place to...
June 19, 2007
VICTORIA – Gordon Campbell’s stubborn and arrogant stonewalling on the Supreme Court’s Bill 29 ruling has given a green light for more health care layoffs, New Democrat Leader Carole James said today. “Another 30 health care workers were given pink slips yesterday, taking the total number ofCarole James fired health care staff to 700 in the last six week,” said James. “Gordon Campbell is responsible for these layoffs and the serious impact they will have on patients and their families....
