Physician with laptop
October 29, 2020

A temporary fee change to increase compensation to physicians for delivering respiratory immunizations to adults has been approved. This increase will help offset the additional expenses incurred for providing flu shots during the pandemic. The two new temporary fees are available effective...

Health Promotion Award
October 28, 2020

Each year, Doctors of BC seeks out individuals or groups who have worked tirelessly and passionately on meaningful initiatives that enhance the health or safety of people in their community. If you know of any individuals, or non-profit or corporate groups, who are working to make communities in...

#MaskUp
October 27, 2020

Doctors of BC thanks Dr Bonnie Henry for her stronger stance on wearing a mask

Vancouver, BC – Doctors of BC applauds BC’s Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry for stating that it is now an expectation that British Columbians will wear masks when out in public spaces...

October 21, 2020

With flu season around the corner and the pandemic still with us, it is more important than ever that British Columbians get their flu shots this year. The anticipated high demand brings with it challenges for doctors who have limited space to see patients safely in their office because of the...

Doctor wearing Personal Protective Equipment in clinic
October 20, 2020

In a recent President’s Letter (log-In required), Dr Kathleen Ross updated BC’s doctors on supports available to them as the pandemic moves into the fall and winter.

Updates from the Ministry of Health include:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Community...