Backgound An estimated 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2).[1] In Canada, 59% of adults are overweight[2] and 25% of these adults are obese. In British... Read More
6 June 2015, Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC With the Doctors of BC Annual Business Meeting and General Assembly happening in the midst of the remarkable runoff vote for president-elect between... Read More
Health research has consistently demonstrated that active patient engagement and participation in chronic disease self-management results in significant and measurable health outcome improvements.[1... Read More
Retirement has joyous advantages and frustrating drawbacks, like most major lifestyle changes. For me, I enjoy working at my own pace without holding to deadlines imposed by others, and I relish the... Read More
Background The population of British Columbia is growing and is forecast to reach more than 5.6 million by the year 2030.[1] At the same time, BC’s population is aging; the rapid aging of... Read More