Press Releases

Physicians in BC now available via virtual care

April 3, 2020

Doctors urge patients to call them first if they need care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vancouver, B.C. – April 3, 2020:  B.C.’s doctors are now available to provide care to patients using telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to providing...
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COVID-19, virtual care

First Nations Elders Talk About Healthy Medication Use Through Indigenous Storytelling

July 11, 2018

An Indigenous Storytelling project, Coyote’s Food Medicines, was launched today in front of an audience of 4,000 Elders at the BC Elders Gathering to encourage conversations about wellness and how to manage medications for a healthy life. Secwepemc Elders created the Coyote’s Food...
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Doctors of BC Calls for Improvements to Chronic Pain Management

July 12, 2017
VANCOUVER, BC – An estimated one in five British Columbians lives with chronic pain that profoundly affects their quality of life. Chronic pain can take a toll on mental and physical health, ability to work, as well as relationships with family, friends and society. And as BC’s population ages, the...
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chronic pain

Doctors of BC supports family caregivers

November 18, 2016
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caregivers, news release, press release, policy

Marketing of genetic testing must be regulated to ensure the public stays safe

September 11, 2015
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