B.C. health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says no need for 'heavy hand' of mask mandateDr. Bonnie Henry said while influenza cases are up, 90% of people in the province have some immunity to the COVID-19 virus through vaccination, infection or both. Pandemic fatigue, divisive politics pose likely hurdles to return to masking: expertsHealth authorities in Canada's two most populous provinces issued strong recommendations on Monday for people to mask up indoors. Public Health Agency of Canada says flu epidemic has begun as rates rise The agency's FluWatch report says Canada has now entered a flu epidemic, which is declared most years after the threshold of a 5% positivity rate is surpassed. Case report: two-step TB testing With the many students coming into his clinic for immunizations, Dr. Robert Dickson encounters an interesting TB skin test result. Case report: A neck rash A patient with a curious rash at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic warrants a referral to the dermatologist. Has respect between doctors gone with the wind? Specialists depend on referrals. If we, family doctors, says Dr. Jabir Jassam, acted together we could do something about disrespectful specialists. Dr. Johanne Morel: a beacon in the North Dr. Johanne Morel was selected by her peers for the Making a Difference Award in the Medical Post Awards. Dr. Katharine Smart: Speaking out for Canadians—and healthcare workers Dr. Katharine Smart was selected by her peers for the Media Engagement Award – Changemaker in the Medical Post Awards. Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée: fighting misinformation Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée was selected by his peers for the Media Engagement Learner Award in the Medical Post Awards. Awesome docs: The Medical Post Awards celebrate Canada’s physicians Six awards selected by peers handed out. First Previous 187 188 189 190 191 Next Last
