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Starting June 1, 2011, B.C. family physicians will be provided with additional tools to help British Columbians who belong to one of the at-risk populations (smoker, unhealthy eating, physically inactive, obese) get on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
Prescription for Health is available to patients with one or more of the following risk factors:
Family physicians can conduct a Personal Health Risk Assessment visit with their patients who belong to one of the at-risk populations either as part of proactive care or in response to a request for preventive care from a patient.
+ Read MoreAs part of the Prescription for Health program, participating patients may be referred to free-of-charge telephone-based lifestyle support services to assist patients in achieving their individual lifestyle change goals.
+ Read MoreSmall investments in your health can add up to a lifetime of health benefits.
+ Read MoreThe Prescription for Health program is part of the provincial government's Prevention and Health Improvement strategy, Healthy Families, and has been developed in partnership with the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC).
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The Prescription for Health Program was developed in partnership with the General Practice Services
Committee (GPSC). GPSC is a joint committee of the Ministry of Health and the BC Medical Association
that focuses on better supporting family physicians and community-level patient care in communities
around the province.
People who are physically active for 30 minutes a day, control their weight, eat healthy foods, and refrain from smoking reduce their risk factors for most chronic diseases by up to 80 percent.
Learn more about Prescription for Health