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COVID-19 office safety plan support grant for BC’s community physicians

September 17, 2020

Doctors with community offices in BC have invested time and expense to re-open their practices in a way that ensures safe in-person care for patients.

To help offset some of these costs, the Joint Collaborative Committees – a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government - are...
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COVID, COVID19 Safety Plan
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Doctors of BC and BC’s youth 'Play it Forward'

September 14, 2020

The COVID pandemic has caused great uncertainty for nearly every aspect of our lives including how school is going to proceed this year. This years’ return to school is a different experience for parents, kids, and schools. One thing that hasn’t changed is the need for our kids to be physically...
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Be Active Every Day
Health Authority Engagement Survey

Help drive the change you want to see in your health authority

September 14, 2020

With challenges of COVID-19 upon us, it is more important than ever that BC’s physicians tell us how you are feeling about engagement and interactions with your health authority and/or local hospital. 
 
On Monday September 14th, members will have received our fifth annual Health...
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Health Authority Engagement Survey
Young girl going back-to-school

What to do if your child becomes ill? A guide for parents and family doctors

September 11, 2020

It is inevitable that as the school year progresses, children will show symptoms of cold, flu, or other illness. During this pandemic, parents will be asking themselves:

What should I do if my child gets sick?  When should we test for COVID-19? Should my child stay home? and for how long?...
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back to school, Covid19

Get involved: New working group to address the ongoing overdose crisis

September 10, 2020

Doctors of BC is looking for physicians interested in developing policy on issues related to decriminalization and pharmaceutical alternatives (safe supply) to street drugs. The new Project Working Group on Decriminalization, Safe Supply, and Addiction Care will work under the guidance of the...
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Overdose Crisis, policy, Addiction Care