Shared Care Committee

Although physicians and police officers work in different systems, their roles intersect in important ways. Both professions regularly encounter individuals experiencing distress, and both must make... Read More

Good news: people are healthier and living longer. However, if a person’s quality of life in their final years is at a bare minimum, and they can no longer engage with others, or in activities that... Read More

Prior to the pandemic, mental health conditions were the leading cause of disability in Canada, with one in two people affected by 40 years of age.[1] Now, COVID-19 has turned this crisis into a... Read More

In recent years, we’ve grown increasingly accustomed to emergency situations in BC. Forest fires, flooding, and other natural disasters are on the rise, and the province’s hospitals have been... Read More

Pregnant women in some BC communities can face fragmented and siloed perinatal care, split between family doctors, registered midwives, and obstetricians—who may not communicate, collaborate, or even... Read More