In 2022–23, only 6% to 7% of internal medicine specialists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists were registered in rural and remote areas, straining patients, family physicians, emergency services, and surgical specialties. Read More
Three vaccines have been authorized by Health Canada for the prevention of severe respiratory syncytial virus disease in older adults. These vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations and other serious outcomes. Read More
Dr Thompson, the new president of Doctors of BC, started his 1-year term in January 2026 and spoke with BCMJ editor-in-chief Dr Caitlin Dunne in December. Read More
Rural health data can be more effectively organized through the use of population catchments to facilitate needs-based planning and serve as a framework for research and quality improvement initiatives. Read More
From holiday disaster to coastal hiking magic. Read More
Syphilis, caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to significant adverse outcomes across organ systems if left untreated. Read More
Weight-loss medications have exploded in popularity, and they are shaking the foundations of Big Food. Read More
Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals required for normal growth, development, and metabolic function. Read More
Indigenous health is defined by Indigenous people; is rooted in their traditional ways of knowing, being, and healing; and it outlines their own pathways to wellness. Read More
Silicosis is caused by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica particles less than 5 µm in diameter, which are small enough to reach the alveoli to trigger lung injury and persistent inflammation. Read More
As I share my first remarks with you, let me begin by thanking you for the deep care and commitment you offer to British Columbians. Read More
Rural emergency physicians work in some of British Columbia’s most challenging clinical environments, defined by high-acuity presentations, limited on-site resources, variable transport times, and persistent staffing pressures. Read More
