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Kristopher T. Kang, MD
Cutting the Interim Federal Health Program is the wrong prescription for cost savings in health care
The strength of a health care system can be measured by its commitment to those who need it most. For decades, the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) has served as a critical, albeit temporary, safety net for... Read More
For many of us, the closure of the pediatric inpatient unit at Kelowna General Hospital in May 2025 did not come as a surprise. Pediatricians in the region had been raising concerns about safety and sustainability for... Read More
Children are widely recognized as a vulnerable population during disasters and public health emergencies such as pandemics.[1,2] Despite this, their needs are often overlooked.[3] Emerging data from the ongoing pandemic... Read More
We thank Dr Brown for his interest in our article, “Management of influenza infection in children and pregnant women in BC, an update.”[1] His comment raises important distinctions between the use of oseltamivir for... Read More


