University Hospital Zurich
Raemistrasse 100 Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland)
German Hospital Service
Destouchesstr. 1 Munchen, Bayern (Germany)
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust
162 City Road London, Greater London (UK)
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive, Bedford Park South Australia (Australia)
BC Centre for Disease Control
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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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