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December 15, 2020

On November 4, 2020, BC’s Ministry of Health announced a new Mask Use Policy that applies to all health care facilities for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.The policy mandates that all patients, visitors, health care providers, and non-clinical staff wear medical masks in settings where...

Health Authority Engagement Survey 2020
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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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...

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,...

Dr Matthew Chow
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...