Press Releases

New incentive to recruit doctors in rural communities

March 13, 2013

VICTORIA – The government of British Columbia and the BC Medical Association are partnering to establish a new incentive that will help improve access to primary and specialist physician care in rural communities. 

The Rural Physicians for British Columbia incentive,...
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Government and doctors partner to improve primary care

February 22, 2013

VANCOUVER – The government of British Columbia and the BC Medical Association are partnering to improve primary care services and ensure all B.C. citizens who want a family doctor are able to access one by 2015.

BCMA president Dr. Shelley Ross joined Health Minister...
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BCMA strives to ‘close the gap’ for youth with complex, chronic illnesses

December 5, 2012

VANCOUVER, BC – BC physicians are calling for more focused planning and resources for young people with complex and chronic conditions when they make the transition from pediatric care to the adult health care system.

Youth can access pediatric care services until their...
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New program helps BC family doctors treat mental health challenges in children and youth

November 15, 2012

VANCOUVER, BC –Family doctors throughout the province now have access to a new program enabling them to better treat mental health disorders in youth and children, BC Medical Association (BCMA) President Dr. Shelley Ross and Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid announced...
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New program to help strengthen rural health care

September 26, 2012

VANCOUVER, BC – A new program starting October 1 will strengthen health care delivery in rural regions of the province, BCMA President Dr. Shelley Ross and Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid announced today.

The program will help fund locums for general practitioners...
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