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.
On November 21, 2008, the Executive Council of British Columbia launched a newly branded organization, HealthLink BC, along with its 8-1-1 number.
Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day to provide general and specific health information and advice including palliative care support over the telephone.
Registered dietitians are available Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm to assist callers with dietary and nutrition questions over the telephone.
Licensed pharmacists are available every day between 5 pm – 9 am to provide confidential information and advice on prescription and over-the-counter medications over the telephone.
A number of HealthLinkBC Files have been translated into other languages including: French, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.