Press Releases

BC Medical Association wins award for breakthrough in addictions care

September 25, 2012

Program receives Canada-wide recognition

The British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) is the recipient of the Dr. Nancy Hall Public Policy Leadership Award of Merit for its advocacy work that resulted in the provincial government formally recognizing addiction as a chronic disease. ...
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Physicians vote in favour of new Agreement with Government

July 24, 2012

Vancouver, BC – British Columbia’s doctors have voted 92 per cent in favour of accepting a new four-year agreement with the provincial government. 

“We’re pleased that a majority of our members recognize that this is a good agreement in these challenging economic times,”...
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Working to improve the health and safety of British Columbians: Excellence in Health Promotion Awards announced

June 9, 2012

Working to improve the health and safety of British Columbians: Excellence in Health Promotion Awards announced

Vancouver, BC – The BC Medical Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the Excellence in Health Promotion Awards. Julia...
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Tentative agreement with B.C. doctors to improve care

June 8, 2012
Ministry of Health
BC Medical Association
 

VANCOUVER - A tentative agreement has been reached between the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) and the B.C. government on a renewed Physician Master Agreement covering approximately 10,000 specialists and family...
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BC Medical Association Annual General Meeting - Saturday, June 9th, 2012

June 8, 2012

The BCMA Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver.

All media must register at the Registration Desk.   You will be provided with a media kit and a name tag.   The Boardroom will serve as the media room, located on the Lobby Level....
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