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BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, as a public body is subject to the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. As such we must tell you how we intend to use your personal information. Your email address will only be used to contact you and not for any other use. Any information you provide in your email message will be used to direct your request to the appropriate services and to support your request.
