Researchers with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) published three studies evaluating users’ experiences of the free and confidential online testing program, GetCheckedOnline (http://getcheckedonline.com), during the first few years of its operation. Users reported that online sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing removes some of the barriers that prevent people from getting tested while providing key information about health and wellness.
Compass is a province-wide service to support evidence-based care for all BC children and youth living with mental health and substance use concerns. Community care providers such as primary care providers, specialist physicians, child and youth mental health team clinicians, Foundry clinicians, and concurrent disorders/substance use clinicians have access to information, advice, and resources they need in order to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth close to home.
It is not without a little sadness that the BCMJ says goodbye to Dr Timothy Rowe. Dr Rowe has been an Editorial Board member since the dawn of civilization (1993), and his vast experience will be missed. Dr Rowe applies his high intellect in the pursuit of both correctness (particularly grammar) and wisdom. The Editorial Board would like to thank Dr Rowe on behalf of all members and wish him the best in his next endeavors.
