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The series consists of the records of the Assistant Deputy Minister, Community Care Services, Ministry of Health from 1981-1985. The records reflect the mandate of the division: to manage, develop, and administer efficient and effective programs in Mental Health Services, Forensic Psychiatric Services, Alcohol and Drug programs, and Vital Statistics. Many of the records are minister’s referrals or Minister/Deputy Minister/Assistant Deputy Minister “flimsies” or correspondence files documenting program specific activity between these executive offices. Records consist of incoming correspondence to the minister and minister’s replies; often drafted by members of the Community Care division that are sent to the minister for approval and signing. The records reflect topics such as phasing out Brannen Lake treatment Centre in Nanaimo, the opening of the Maples in the Lower Mainland for children and youth with mental health issues or other troubling behavior, and the efficacy of drug and alcohol treatment programs. These records were created under legislation administered by the Ministry of Health such as the Ministry of Health Act (RSBC 1996, c. 301), the Hospital Act (RSBC 1996, c. 200), and the Mental Health Act (RSBC 1996, c. 288).

The records are arranged alphabetically by topic or document type. They consist of correspondence, reports, meeting notes, meeting materials, and memoranda. The records were classified under the Assistant Deputy Minister’s files one-time schedule (881159); records documenting routine administrative activities were destroyed.

The series consists of records relating to support provided by Medical Services Plan (MSP) for the initiation, approval, and development of clinical practice guidelines and protocols for physicians in BC between 1993-2010. Guidelines and protocols are developed by physician working committees under the umbrella of the Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee (GPAC), co-chaired by MSP and the BC Medical Association (BCMA), which meets approximately six times per calendar year. GPAC is responsible for documenting the discussion of topics that may become the subject of a future guideline or protocol. If GPAC determines that a guideline or protocol is required, responsibility for developing the guideline or protocol relating to the topic is assigned to a working committee. MSP supports the development of protocols and guidelines by providing information, analysis and review services to physician working committees; secretariat services to the working committees; and by retaining documentation relating to the development of protocols and guidelines. The records were created under the Medicare Protection Act (RSBC 1996, c. 286).
The records are arranged chronologically by meeting date or by working committee, then by guideline or protocol. They include correspondence, policy files, agendas, critical documents packages containing records of decision, and reports. The records are classified under the following Medical Services Plan ORCS guidelines and protocols - initiation and approval (40220-00, 40220-02, 40220-31) and guidelines and protocols - development classifications (40240-00, 40240-02, 40240-21). The MSP ORCS (schedule 142798) was published in 2014.

The series consists of public and preventative health records relating to the development of programs and policies for the provision of prevention services directed at persons and groups who are at risk for developing a health problem, disease or disorder. These programs are guided by the Health Act (RSBC 1996, c. 179); some programs may also fall under the Health Act Communicable Disease Regulations (BC Regulation 567/98), and the Dentists Act (RSBC 1996, c. 94). This series includes records relating to ensuring best evidence policy and program development and maintenance, community health services issues pertaining to cardiovascular disease, communication disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological and behavioral disorders, nutrition issues, and health prevention and promotion; and health services for mentally challenged adults living in the community. Some of the programs/projects documented in these records include ActNow BC, Dial-a-Dietician, BC heart health project, Pregnancy Outreach program, and Action Schools!. These records were created and received by the Population Health and Wellness Division, Ministry of Health between 1987 and 2006 in BC.

The records are arranged alphabetically by project or program, or by issue or title. Record types include correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing notes, research materials, research data, financial statements, program/project planning materials, drafts, notes, and workshop/outreach materials. These records are classified under section 3 public and preventative health of the Community Health Programs ORCS (schedule 122353), 2011. The files are assigned an alphabetical acronym code and the following ORCS numbers: health promotion and prevention projects, programs, initiatives, and strategies (62330-30); non-communicable disease project and program files (62390-30); nutrition project files (62420-30); nutrition program and initiative files (62420-40); and communication disorder hearing and audition projects (62250-30). The series also includes annual, operational, research, statistical, and other reports (62420-45). Some files have been removed for tobacco litigation. These files are identified on the file list as [removed].

This series consists of the executive records of the Assistant Deputy Ministry (ADM), Community and Family Health, 1987-1990. These records document the creation of the Community and Family Health division which was the amalgamation of the previously separate Preventative and Community Care Services in 1988. The new division included all Public Health promotion and protection programs delivered through health units across the province and the BC Centre for Disease Control, and programs operated or funded by Mental Health Services, Forensic Psychiatric Services, and Services to the Handicapped. Examples of records documenting these activities include the advisory committee on health promotion and wellness (Preventative Services), vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons (Services to the Handicapped), and child and youth mental health services (Mental Health Services). Records also include program specific reports, correspondence on restructuring the Community and Family Health division, program specific briefing notes, cooperation and liaison files documenting significant program specific relationships (Associated Boards of Health), and other related committee activities such as the hospital and community partnership program committee and the interministerial committee on strengthening the family. These records were created and received by the Ministry of Health in BC under the Health Act (RSBC 1996, c. 179) and other applicable legislation such as the Forensic Psychiatry Act (RSBC 1979, c. 139), and the Mental Health Act of British Columbia (RSBC 1996, c. 288). The mission of the division was to promote the health of individuals and communities in BC by monitoring population health, and the cost-effective implementation of community-based preventative, protection and treatment strategies.

The records are arranged by subject and relevant Administrative Records Classification System (ARCS) code. They include correspondence, memoranda, reports, briefing notes, and meeting materials. These records are classified under the Executive Records schedule (102906). Records in this accession appraised for destruction documented routine administrative activities. Some files have been removed for tobacco litigation. These files are identified on the file list as [removed].

The series documents the Conversation on Health, a public consultation established by the Ministry of Health to engage British Columbians in a dialogue about health care and to generate ideas relating to the health care system. The Conversation on Health was a year-long, public engagement initiative that used a variety of facilitation techniques and communication channels to reach as many British Columbians as possible to understand their issues and prepare for the future of health care in the province. This series includes records relating to the approval, planning and evaluation of the Conversation on Health project and records summarizing and assessing feedback from stakeholders such as individuals, patients, health care workers, professional associations, health organizations, First Nations, academics, and other interested parties from 2006-2007. These records were created and received under the authority of the Speech from the Throne on February 14, 2006 which established the operational responsibilities and functions of the creating agency. The Conversation on Health project was launched by the Premier and Minister of Health on September 28, 2006 at the BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

These records consist of correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing notes, project charters, fact sheets, news releases, and planning documents. They are arranged by event, subject or document type. The records are classified under the Conversation on Health ORS (schedule 191564). Records selected for transfer to the BC Archives classified under 26520-06 include symposium submissions and presentations documenting input to the international symposium on innovation in health care provision sponsored by the Conversation on Health.

This series consists of minutes, records of decision and other records of the Medical Services Commission (MSC). Most records relate to determining what medical services and procedures are covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP), their availability, what cost will be covered and how they will be billed. Medical services also include those of dentists, podiatrists, orthodontists, optometrists, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, naturopaths, etc. MSC activities also include changing guidelines or appointing hearing panels, committees and subcommittees to support MSC actions and ensure compliance.

This series is arranged in three subseries: records of decision, minutes and other records.

Records of decision date from 1994-2008. These files include agendas, records of decision, correspondence, background information related to issues presented in the meetings for consideration or decision, and other informational items presented to the Commission. Records relate to issues included in the Commission’s meetings.

Minutes date from 1965-1975 and 1991-2009. They document the decisions of the commission which provide the basis for Medical Services Plan policy. Most files are arranged by minute numbers comprised of the year the decision is made and then the next consecutive number. Some minutes may be missing or in the incorrect order. Minutes from the 1960s and 1970s are arranged by date. They are more detailed, and may include transcriptions of proceedings and other documents such as correspondence. Minutes are arranged by year in the file list, however this order may differ from the file order in the boxes.

Other records include copies of legislation from other provinces and BC, including draft of the first legislation and regulation used in implementing MSP.

Records are covered under Medical Services Plan ORCS (schedule 142798) numbers 40050-40 and 40050-50.

This series consists of the records of the Aboriginal Health Association of BC, under the Aboriginal Division of the Ministry of Health. Consists primarily of records of the Northeast, Northwest, Thompson Okanagan Kootenay, and Vancouver Island and Central Coast Aboriginal Health Councils. These regional councils were funded by the Aboriginal Health Association of BC to provided services and resources to individuals in their regions. These records include correspondence, meeting minutes, operating guidelines, annual reports, service agreements, funding agreements, contracts with service providers, newsletters, and other informational material. Files address providing information and resources related to tobacco use, mental health, addictions, The Red Road HIV/AIDS network and many other issues.

The series also contains administrative and operational records of the Aboriginal Health Association of BC, including health handbooks, annual reports, strategic plans, correspondence, and records documenting work with the First Nations Summit, Aboriginal Health Council Forum, Vancouver Aboriginal Council, United Native Nations, Association of Friendship Centres and Aboriginal Peoples Council.

This series consists of records of the Aboriginal Healthy Living group and related records created from 1993-2010. Records include committee files, executive records, treaty negotiation records related to health issues, and aboriginal health education and research files.

Committee files include correspondence, presentations, terms of reference, records of decision, and other records. Committee files relate to the Provincial Aboriginal Social-Economic Strategy, Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Adaption Committee, Aboriginal Health Leads Committee, Aboriginal Health Network, Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Workshop Subcommittee, and Aboriginal Reference Group Meetings.

Executive records include briefing notes, referral replies and issues records.

Treaty negotiation case files relate to the negotiation of health related agreements with First Nations outside of the B.C. Treaty Commission process and the negotiation of formal pre and post treaty agreements. Records may relate to the identification and negotiation of the Ministry's responsibilities for the delivery and provision of certain health programs and services, the definition of new authorities for First Nations over the design and delivery of health programs and services, and the establishment of inter-ministerial and/or inter-governmental agreements. Files relate to Nisga’a pre-treaty agreements related to MSP and treaty negotiations, as well as the ʔaq̓am (St. Mary’s Indian Band) Community Care Home interim agreement and Maa-Nulth First Nations Treaty Society negotiation.

There are also Aboriginal health research project files on: First Nations Chief Health Committee Terms of Reference, the Special Cabinet Meeting on August 17, 2002 with First Nations Summit, and Status Indian Health Utilization database.

Ministries responsible for the creation of this series, and their dates of the responsibility, are:
Ministry of Health (1976-2001)
Ministry of Health Services (2001-2005)
Ministry of Health (2005-2008)
Ministry of Health Services (2008-2011)

Records in this series are covered by ARCS 200-20, 280-20 and 280-30, and ORCS 70150-20, 70180-30, 70180-40, 70020-30, 70120-00 and 70120-50 of the Aboriginal Health Program ORCS (schedule 128755). Records have been selected for full retention.

The series consists of Health Security project files created by the Health Security Program Project between 1972 and 1975. It includes working papers prepared for the Project together with special reports and research papers, general subject files from the H.S.P.P. office including briefs presented to the Project, and notes and correspondence of the Director of the Project, Dr. Richard G. Foulkes.

Published material, chiefly government documents, were transferred to the Legislative Library and the library of the Health Education Branch of the Ministry of Health.