HealthLinkBC
| Formation | 2001 (2008) |
|---|---|
| Type | Government-Funded |
| Purpose | To provide health information and advice to British Columbians |
Region served | British Columbia, Canada |
Official language | English with an additional option of 130 languages |
Parent organization | Ministry of Health (British Columbia) |
| Website | HealthLinkBC.ca |
HealthLinkBC is a government-funded telehealth service launched in 2001, which provides non-emergency health information to the residents of British Columbia, Canada through combined telephone, internet, mobile app, and print resources. HealthLink BC has two dedicated phone numbers 8-1-1 and 7-1-1 for deaf and hard of hearing callers.
Health service representatives assist callers with speaking to a registered nurse, dietitian or pharmacist about health related concerns or find health resources in their area. HealthLinkBC operates within the provincial Ministry of Health.
Translation services in 130 languages are available upon request.