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A group of happy Indigenous children.
Editorials / September 2023

Every child matters

BY: Terri Aldred, MD

The 30th of September is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a recognized federal statutory holiday, which has been observed since 2021 after legislative changes were made by the... Read More

Letters / September 2023

“Health” requires more than health care for people in supportive housing

BY: Michelle Hawkins, BSc (Hons), Silvina C. Mema, MD, MSc, FRCPC

We read with interest the article “Health care in supportive housing facilities”[1] by Dr Gibson and colleagues, published in the May issue of the BC Medical Journal. While we... Read More

Letters / September 2023

The importance of preventive medicine

BY: Charles Ludgate, MD, OBC

The role of the family doctor used to be to care for the family and advise on preventive measures such as vaccinations, physical activity, and early detection of cancer, diabetes, lung disease, etc.... Read More

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Editorials / July/August 2023

Guest editorial: Screening for colon cancer

BY: Jennifer J. Telford, MD, MPH, FRCPC, CAGF, FACG

Dr Jennifer J. Telford I completed my Bachelor of Science, medical degree, and internal medicine residency at the University of British Columbia, then moved to Harvard University for my... Read More

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Premise / July/August 2023

Building awareness of barriers to exercise in rural and remote areas

BY: Cara L. McCulloch, MD, Alanna Koopmans, BHSc, Sandra Allison, MD, FRCPC, MPH, Chelsea A. Pelletier, PhD

Rates of chronic disease have increased drastically over the past century, putting enormous strain on the global health care system.[1] Physical activity is a well-established and highly effective... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959