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Disaster preparedness in medical training needs to be a part of the new normal

Doctors of BC published a policy paper on integrating physicians in disaster preparedness and health emergency management back in 2018.[1] The current pandemic has again put a spotlight on this important discussion. As... Read More

Emergency preparedness project rises to the challenge with pandemic response

In recent years, we’ve grown increasingly accustomed to emergency situations in BC. Forest fires, flooding, and other natural disasters are on the rise, and the province’s hospitals have been developing their responses... Read More

Recreational trampoline parks in BC: Safety and upcoming regulation

Trampoline parks, which are recreational facilities not affiliated with formal gymnastics training programs, have increased in popularity dramatically in recent years. When the first park opened in Canada in 2011, it... Read More

What community physicians could offer during a disaster

Throughout British Columbia and Canada the majority of health sector emergency preparedness activities have involved first responders, public health, and hospitals, along with their associated emergency departments.... Read More

Disaster planning: A call for increased physician involvement

The last several months have seen a number of large earthquakes rock the BC coast. These seismic events should serve as a wake-up call to British Columbians regarding disaster and emergency preparedness. Had any of... Read More