Our 2025 rural healthcare wish list
…care. We’re excited to work together to turn this wish list into action and create a healthcare system that works for every British Columbian, no matter where they live. Stay tuned for updates on our advocacy efforts as we continue striving for fair care everywhere!…
Key takeaways from our meeting with Health Minister Josie Osborne
…British Columbian deserves access to a family doctor, no matter where they live. We look forward to working with the ministry on solutions to make this happen. Reducing paperwork Family doctors want to focus on caring for patients, but too much paperwork takes time away from what really matters. We spoke to the Minister about the need to cut down on red tape so doctors can spend more time with their patients and less time on forms and approvals. W…
A race against time: How virtual supports helped save a life in rural B.C.
…their postal code. Family doctors are at the heart of our health care system, but they need the right support, resources and system-wide commitment to provide care—no matter where their patients live. Fair Care Everywhere means ensuring no one is left behind, whether they’re in Vancouver or the most remote corners of the province. Read the full story here….
Strengthening family medicine together: An update from Maryam
…to their limits. Burnout is a critical issue, impacting your ability to deliver the quality of care you aspire to. Despite these hurdles, your optimism and innovative ideas for enhancing family medicine were truly inspiring, with an emphasis on team-based care emerging as a key focus. Here’s how we plan to address these challenges Sustaining family practice We are actively promoting collaborative primary care models which aim to enhance access, a…
It takes a village: Why we need team-based care
…ives to provincial system reform. My goal is simple: build a better, more sustainable system. Change is never easy, but it starts with a vision and the drive to make things better. I believe in a future where every patient, no matter where they live, has access to high-quality, team-based care. We can create a system that works for both doctors and patients—one that is resilient, forward-thinking and built on collaboration. We don’t have to accept…
Nominate a Colleague for a Doctors of BC Award
…ng individual goes unrecognized, we need your help! If you know a colleague or mentor who has made a difference, a medical student or resident who advocates for a stronger healthcare system, or an individual or group working to make BC a healthier, safer place to live, then please consider nominating them for a Doctors of BC award. More information can be found on Doctors of BC’s Awards for Physicians and Awards for Residents, Students, and Commun…
Celebrating Danette Dawkin, 2025 BC Family Physician of the Year
…tion! As BC Family Doctors’ past president, we saw first-hand Danette’s dedication to creating a healthcare system that is more equitable and sustainable for all family doctors and patients, regardless of where they live. Danette is a champion for excellence in family medicine and a leader in advocating for rural healthcare. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to your patients, profession and community, Danette! …
Pathways and CHBC are hosting online child care resource session
…n Child Health BC (CHBC) and Dr. Tracy Monk, Pathways Physician Lead for a live 30-minute demonstration on integrating key parent and caregiver resources into your clinical practice. Topics include: Baby’s Best Chance Toddler’s First Steps Child Health Passport Safer Sleep for My Baby This session will show you how to share these tools with families and summarize any recent updates. The session takes place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12:00…