Press Releases

Training program for B.C. physicians supports First Nations health

October 25, 2013

Victoria, BC – The Government of British Columbia and BC Medical Association are providing access to an important training program that will allow rural physicians to deliver better care for First Nations and Aboriginal patients.

“The Indigenous Cultural Competency...
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BC’s doctors work with school kids to get them active 60 minutes every day

October 4, 2013

Vancouver, BC – The doctors of British Columbia are challenging kids at their local schools to BE ACTIVE EVERY DAY (BAED) for four weeks from October 7 – November 1.  Over 4,000 grade one to five students in select schools around the province will pledge to be active for at...
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BC Doctors champion professionalism, strong relationships

September 24, 2013

Vancouver, BC – Strong relationships between physicians, patients and administrators are more important now than ever before because of huge shifts in health care, according to a new policy paper released by the BC Medical Association.

The paper, Working Together: An...
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BC's doctors recognize excellence in health promotion

June 3, 2013

VANCOUVER:  Two recipients have been awarded the BCMA’s annual Excellence in Promotion Award for their leadership and dedication to supporting the health and well-being of British Columbians. 

Dr. Mark Gilbert, a Physician Epidemiologist with the BC Centre for Disease...
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Specialist physician initiatives promote innovation and quality patient care

March 26, 2013

VANCOUVER, BC – BC’s doctors and the provincial government have approved funding of $8 million for 21 physician-led initiatives to support innovation in the health system that will lead to quality patient care and the most efficient use of resources. The Quality and Innovation...
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