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Patients and doctors: What you should know about third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

September 14, 2021

Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry has announced that close to 15,000 British Columbians who are severely immunocompromised will be contacted to advise them they can receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine at any BC vaccine clinic.  

If patients have the conditions listed below,...
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What We Heard report: Gender equity in BC Medicine

September 14, 2021

What We Heard Report: Gender Equity in BC Medicine

Feedback from our members empowers Doctors of BC to effectively advocate for doctors across the province. By sharing your insights, you contribute to progress with government, health authorities, and other organizations....
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Create positive change in your workplace: Health Authority Engagement Survey 2021

September 13, 2021

Doctors of BC’s Health Authority Engagement Survey is a crucial part of our advocacy work on behalf of doctors across the province, and is the largest survey of its kind in Canada. As BC’s doctors continue to work through the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, among many other challenges, your...
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Physicians - Register now for Walk with your Doc

September 8, 2021

Walk with your Doc, taking place September 18-26, is a fun and simple way to get your patients moving, and to discuss the benefits of daily activity with them in an informal and social setting. Walk with Your Doc is a grassroots initiative that started...
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Community Physicians

Community physicians: Things to know about updated infection prevention and control guidelines

September 7, 2021

The BCCDC has posted updated infection prevention and control guidelines for health care facilities and community practices. The information is contained in a letter sent to physicians with updated virtual and in-person care guidelines. A summary of changes for family physician and specialist...
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