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Health Authority Engagement Survey 2020

Health Authority Engagement Survey 2020 – A first look at what you told us

December 14, 2020

It has been a difficult year for BC ‘s doctors, as you worked hard to provide British Columbians with the care they needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, 3,200 doctors participated in our fifth annual Health Authority Engagement Survey, which provides a snapshot of how members are...
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More than 1,000 kids took part in Be Active Every Day

December 14, 2020

This fall, BC’s doctors visited elementary schools in their community to teach kids about active, healthy lifestyles, and to challenge them to get at least 60 minutes of activity every day. The goal behind Doctors of BC’s annual Be Active Every Day public health campaign, is to turn...
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Doctors lead the way delivering flu vaccines and innovative care in BC’s small, rural communities

December 13, 2020

With the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in BC, attention will turn to planning on how to safely immunize all British Columbians. Widespread vaccination is months away for the general population, but doctors around the province are busy administering flu vaccines and providing patient care,...
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Dr Matthew Chow becomes president of Doctors of BC

December 11, 2020

Vancouver-based psychiatrist Dr Matthew Chow was installed as president of Doctors of BC at an online ceremony Friday December 11, 2020. He succeeds Dr Kathleen Ross, who becomes past-president.

Dr Chow moves into the position at a time when the profession is confronting challenges from...
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Addressing racism in our health care system

November 30, 2020

Doctors of BC thanks Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and her team for the development of the extensive report, "Addressing Racism: An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific discrimination in B.C. health care," and to the Indigenous individuals and organizations who shared their experiences...
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