Press Releases

The BCMA says better coordination of surgical care needed in BC

June 30, 2011

Vancouver, BC – Improvements in BC’s hospital operating rooms such as fewer surgical delays and cancellations and reduced infection rates can be achieved if we are smarter about how we manage our surgical care system says the BC Medical Association in a paper released today. ...
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Two community groups win BC Medical Association’s Excellence in Health Promotion Award

June 13, 2011

Vancouver, BC – Congratulations go to two organizations whose dedication to the health of their constituents is being rewarded.  The BC Cancer Agency’s (BCAA) Cervical Cancer Screening Program and Coastal Pacific Xpress have each won the BC...
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Patient-focused funding: Valuing what health care providers do for patients

September 23, 2010

Vancouver, BC – Reduced wait times and better access to hospital services are among the benefits patients in BC’s health care system could expect with the implementation of Patient Focused Funding (PFF). In this model, patients are seen as a benefit to hospitals instead of a cost. Hospitals...
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Preventive health care – it’s time to get the show on the road

June 8, 2010

Vancouver, BC – Preventive health services such as smoking cessation advice and assistance, early mental health and substance abuse counselling, and influenza immunizations are the types of services that should be medically covered says the BC Medical Association in a paper released today....
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British Columbians Support a Cell Phone Ban for Drivers

July 27, 2009

Vancouver, BC – The vast majority of British Columbians agree that cell phone use by drivers is a serious road safety issue and most support a total ban of cell phone use while driving. 
 
In a poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of the BC Medical Association, 92% of British ...
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