JCCs: Collaboration in Action

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are a unique partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government. Funded through the Physician Master Agreement, the four committees bring together doctors, government, and health authorities to improve patient access to care, encourage innovation, and strengthen physician leadership. Doctors of BC is highlighting a series of stories that show how the JCCs are making a positive difference for patients, doctors, and the health care system.

FPSC celebrates 20 years of visionary initiatives

January 5, 2024

The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year following a series of programs and initiatives that have changed the way patient care is provided across the province.

FPSC – formerly the General Practices Services Committee – began in...
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FPSC

Burnaby Division develops new pathways for mental health care

November 30, 2023

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, mental health care heads into what is arguably its most challenging season. But education on community resources and a more collaborative approach to care can make all the difference, at least according to the Burnaby Division of Family...
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mental health care

Traditional indigenous approach brought to clinics offering Western medicine

September 14, 2023

“A culturally safe environment can only be defined by the Indigenous person receiving care and does not profile or discriminate against the person but is experienced as respectful, safe and allows meaningful communication and...
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indigenous health
Dr Troy Grennan, Dr Jason Wong, Jay McBain, and Karmen Olson.

Dr Jason Wong – Preventing HIV and sexually transmitted infections

July 5, 2023

The CPS STI/HIV Services leadership team, from left to right: Dr Troy Grennan, Medical Lead, STI/HIV Services, Dr Jason Wong, Medical Director, Clinical Prevention Services, Jay McBain, Senior Practice Lead, STI/HIV Services, Karmen Olson, Public Health Manager, STI/HIV Services....
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Dr Jason Wong, HIV, STI, sexually transmitted infections
A video conference call.

Helping international medical graduates to practice in rural BC

June 20, 2023

Helping patients, by tapping into their knowledge of medicine, is a doctor’s obligation across countries and continents. But is practicing as a physician the same throughout the world? Definitely not.

Critical practice details vary from Melbourne to Mumbai, Atlanta to Athens. “...
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