BC Centre for Disease Control

Name :

BC Centre for Disease Control

Address  :

655 West 12th Avenue

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V5Z 4R4

Phone  :

604 707 2400

Fax  :

604 707 2401

Web URL  :


Description

About BCCDC
The BC Centre for Disease Control BCCDC provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance detection treatment prevention and consultation servicesThe Centre provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services for people
with diseases of public health importance and analytical and policy support to all levels of government and health authorities

BCCDC investigates and evaluates the occurrence of communicable diseases in BC and is the provincial reporting centre for reportable cases and categories of communicable diseases In addition the Centre creates opportunities for scientists health professionals university and other partners to contribute their knowledge and experience in resolving the outstanding health challenges facing British Columbians

Mission amp Vision
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance detection prevention consultation and provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with diseases of public health significance

Our unique integrated structure one that combines service delivery policy advice and research contributes greatly to our ability to identify and respond to emerging public health threats

Our mission is leadership in disease control and prevention through learning and action

We believe that there are no boundaries to what we can do to better the health of British Columbians Each team member dedicates energy expertise and passion to the prevention detection and cure of disease We lead through research innovation and action

BCCDC is dedicated to embedding a culture of quality and safety into all aspects of its programs We work closely with partner health authorities health professions and other stakeholders to continually improve Patient Safety amp Quality of services
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