SERVICES: health alerts, information, leadership, public health, policy

ABOUT: The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation services. The 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.

CONTACT:

BC Centre for Disease Control
655 12th Ave W
V5Z 4R4
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
www.bccdc.ca
T: (604) 660-0584
F: (604) 660-6066