B.C. surgical-renewal strategy delivered record volume of summer surgeries

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September 19, 2023

Through the surgical-renewal strategy, as of Aug., B.C. performed 134,941 scheduled and unscheduled surgeries, which is 6,288 more than compared to the same time in 2019 and 642 more than 2022. In addition, all surgeries postponed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic were completed or scheduled. B.C.’s surgical-renewal plan included calling patients, adding capacity and hiring and training staff.

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