BC Centre for Disease Control /
BY: Kloshe Tillicum Research Team: Chee Mamuk BCCDC, Simon Fraser University
October 2023
... over 3000 participants assessing COVID misinformation in BC found that only 31% of Indigenous respondents trusted ... Indigenous individuals in urban and rural locations across BC to hear about their experiences during the COVID pandemic. ... Research Team: Chee Mamuk BCCDC, Simon Fraser University BC Centre for Disease Control Kloshe Tillicum (good ...
Clinical Articles, Original Research /
BY: Nicola Y. Edwards, MHA
January/February 2023
... number of deaths ever recorded in 2021.[ 2 ] Within BC, the highest number of paramedic-attended overdoses, ... with our results, a previous study found that 54% of the BC Provincial Overdose Cohort visited the emergency ... people who had no fixed address (38%) than reported by the BC Provincial Overdose Cohort (17%),[ 1 ] which may reflect ...
Clinical Articles, Review Articles /
BY: Stephen Lam, MD, FRCPC
April 2023
... of evidence and health economic analyses,[ 12 , 13 ] the BC Ministry of Health announced the implementation of the ... lung screening program in Canada. In May 2022, the BC Cancer Lung Screening Program began conducting low-dose ... not recommended for everyone 55 years of age and older. In BC, Ontario, and Quebec, screening eligibility is determined ...
Editorials /
BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
June 2023
Calling all readers: we want to hear from you! The BC Medical Journal is a unique publication—it is the only ... provincial medical journal in Canada and one of Doctors of BC’s longest-running member benefits. And it is you, our ... Blog. We also recently introduced a new article type—BC Stories—where we encourage you to tell us about an ...
News /
BY: Eric M. Yoshida, OBC, MD, MHSc, FRCPC
September 2023
... In his retirement, he is a vintner in Naramata, BC. Dr John Marcus (Mark) Fitzgerald (1955–2022) , ...
News /
BY: Laura McLean
December 2023
... every 2 years, or if your practice changes. The Doctors of BC INCOMEprotect Disability Insurance and Professional ... insurance review was over 2 years ago, a Doctors of BC insurance advisor will be pleased to review your coverage ... your insurance needs Speak with a licensed Doctors of BC insurance advisor for a review of your insurance needs. ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Patrick Wong
January/February 2023
... questions regarding ESP billings, contact Doctors of BC at worksafebc@doctorsofbc.ca . —Patrick Wong Quality ...
BC Centre for Disease Control /
BY: Kali Sedgemore
April 2023
... under 19 years of age died of illicit drug poisoning in BC.[ 1 ] Deaths are a result of increasing toxicity of the ... youth, this means rapid access to treatment. Youth across BC face many barriers to accessing harm reduction and ... by the youth. Youth accessing prescribed safer supply In BC, there is no set age at which an individual is considered ...
Letters /
BY: Colette Davis, MD
July/August 2023
... was submitted in response to “Breast cancer screening in BC: What we should be proud of and how to make it even ...
News /
BY: Julie Kwan, BBA, CFP, CLU, GBA
October 2023
Doctors of BC offers the Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF), an extended ... fee of 7% (up to $250) is applied. Doctors of BC transfers the total sum from your business bank account to ... not available as a standalone plan. Speak to a Doctors of BC insurance advisor to learn if Cost-Plus is right for you. ...