Affiliations

The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS. HME is the exclusive provider of equipment for people in BC and the Yukon with ALS. Visit their website at www.alsbc.ca.

The BC Care Providers Association is universally recognized as the leading expert and innovator shaping the future of housing, care and support services for seniors. We champion quality of life for seniors accessing housing, care and support services through innovation & partnerships, education and advocacy.

The British Columbia Seniors Living Association (BCSLA) is a voluntary, membership-driven organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of the best interests of its members, which include the owners and operators of Independent and Assisted Living communities in BC.

HME is a Health Canada License holder (Medical Device Establishment License – MDEL). By law, dealers that serve institutional customers and government agencies must hold the MDEL license.

Founded in 1994, the Home Medical Dealers’ Association of British Columbia (HMEDA) represents Suppliers and Manufacturers involved in providing home medical equipment to people living in BC. At present, HMEDA represents the majority of home medical equipment suppliers doing business across the province. HME sits on the Executive Committee of HMEDA, and HME management is treasurer of the association.

HME works with a number of Providence locations to support its equipment needs, as well the needs of individual clients residing in the locations. Providence is a health and wellness resource for all British Columbians. We’re committed to treating those we serve — and each other — with compassion and respect. We are committed to treating each other the same way, with compassion and respect. While it started with very humble roots, the Providence of today has grown; now there are almost 9,000 people working at our 16 sites. We have 6,000 staff, 1,000 medical staff/physicians, 200 researchers, 1,600 volunteers.

HealthLinc Medical Equipment Ltd. (HME) is a member of the Richmond Chamber and also a member of the BC Chamber and Canadian Chamber of Commerce, all of which provide a united voice when representing business and addressing important issues in the community, in the Province and across the country. HME is the proud winner of a 2013 Richmond Chamber Business Excellence Award.

With a membership of more than 1,500 members, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is the second largest of the 131 chambers in the Province of BC. Our membership reflects the diversity of the business community. We represent the interests of small, medium and large businesses across all sectors as well as members from the not-for-profit sector. Reflective of the character of businesses in Greater Victoria, approximately 60% of our membership is from organizations with 5 employees or less and the majority of the remainder has less than 50 employees.

HealthLinc Medical Equipment Ltd. (HME) is proud to be a product provider of Richmond Palliative and Home First Equipment Programs.

HME is proud to volunteer with, and support the Richmond Hospital Foundation. The Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to fundraising for VCH-Richmond and our community’s health care needs by inspiring individuals, businesses, and organizations to give to Richmond Hospital Foundation as their charity of choice to help purchase vital medical equipment, improve patient care programs, and upgrade local facilities. Founded in 1987, the Foundation has raised over $40 million towards improving local health care. Richmond Hospital Foundation works closely with hospital leadership, as well as our doctors, nurses, and health care teams to ensure donations are directed to areas of greatest need.