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Self-management training in cognitive-behavioral therapy skills: A project to address unmet mental health needs in Victoria, BC
Background Mental health conditions are the leading cause of chronic illness in Canada. In 2016... Read More
Preparing for the future of medicine: Considering the need for data-literate physicians
In 2014 the BC Ministry of Health’s report, “Setting Priorities for the BC Health System,” outlined... Read More
Syphilis outbreak in BC: Changes to syphilis screening in pregnancy
In the first half of 2019, there were two cases of congenital syphilis diagnosed in British... Read More
Collaboration opens the door to secure texting communication
For most people, texting has become second nature as a fast, easy way to communicate. But the... Read More
Recreational trampoline parks in BC: Safety and upcoming regulation
Trampoline parks, which are recreational facilities not affiliated with formal gymnastics training... Read More
Nail-gun eye injuries
Nail-gun eye injuries are a relatively common cause of severe ocular trauma and can take the form... Read More
The secret to Icelandic health and happiness
Icelandic police officer: “Would you care to explain why you have three sheep in your car?” Me... Read More
Transitions
Every year across the country there are millions of photos taken and shared at the beginning of the... Read More
Healthy aging
Dr Kathleen Ross “Aging is an extraordinary process where you... Read More
Your opinion needed: First Link dementia support services
The Alzheimer Society of BC and the University of British Columbia are working together to... Read More
Do discharge incentives in emergency departments lead to higher readmission rates?
In an effort to address emergency department overcrowding, pay-for-performance incentive programs... Read More
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of... Read More
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