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Doctors of BC Awards

Last chance to recognize your colleague: Doctors of BC’s Silver Medal and Don Rix Awards

April 27, 2022

Do you know a colleague, mentor, or teacher who has gone above and beyond in their contributions to medicine or health care? Someone who serves as an inspiration to others and is a pillar of excellence in their medical community and the medical profession?

Don’t miss out on giving...
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Climate change & human health

Climate change and human health: New policy statement

April 21, 2022

Over the past number of months, extreme weather, wildfires, and other events have brought the immediacy of the climate emergency to light –both in BC, and on a global scale. A recent report from the UN’S Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underlined the importance of acting as soon...
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Physician speaking to coworker

Here for each other: New peer support training opportunity for physician groups in BC

April 13, 2022

A new peer support training program for doctors in BC is seeking physician organizations to take part in a prototype initiative to provide emotional support to colleagues in need. 

As physicians, your triumphs and challenges are unique, and support from trusted colleagues can have a...
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How Doctors of BC is reducing administrative burdens – WorkSafeBC and ICBC

April 11, 2022

Physicians face significant challenges with administrative burdens such as increased paperwork and billing. Doctors of BC is working with our members to help reduce this administrative toll, as part of our wider approach to finding solutions to systemic physician burdens.

In our Doctors...
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Safe access to green spaces for everyone

Back to nature: The health benefits of equitable access to green spaces

April 7, 2022

April 7 marks World Health Day. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization, this year’s theme is “Our Planet, Our Health”—focusing on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy. And for physicians across the province, the connection between the environment and human health is ...
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