Paxlovid doesn’t work as well as we wish… some patients benefit but many do not.

See ⁦Therapeutics Initiative⁩ summary here ti.ubc.ca/2024/04/18/how… cbc.ca/news/health/pa…

Surrey Nagar Keertan 2024

Live from Surrey Nagar Keertan: A First Nation elder providing a welcome to commence the Nagar Keertan at Gurdwara Sahib Dashmesh Darbar in Surrey.

⁦Y - Vancouver Canucks⁩ playoff plans! 💙👇🏻 media.canucks.com/news/press-rel…

Re-introducing Renee Fernandez, MD in her new role as our Chief Medical Officer! Renee provides a physician lens on all aspects of our work. She is a family doctor and physician leader who is passionate about promoting courageous and purpose-driven leadership. #team

I am worried about how the new capital gains rules for corporations will drive family doctors out of primary care.

This is a good read about the new rules and the impact on family physicians.

When your book releases on the same day as a Taylor Swift album! I’ll bet she’s quaking!

‘Prescription: Ice Cream available in all good book stores now!’
Pan Macmillan SA Exclusive Books

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Thank you Dr. Kathleen Ross for bringing attention to the ongoing issues contributing to the strain on healthcare- it's not just post-pandemic. ctvnews.ca/health/canada-…

Possible impact of Budget 2024 on physician supply in Canada

TL/Dr: May be very bad for physician supply

The latest federal budget proposes to increase the inclusion rate of capital gains and break tax integration.

May sound small, but could have huge implications.

This is how a boss should speak on human rights in context of Oklahoma State’s bigoted attack on 🪓NYLA “the rizz” ROSE (THE REAL ONE) 🥀.

Well done Tony Khan & All Elite Wrestling.

Everyone has a story to tell & there are stories everywhere, if you take the time to listen. Watch this compelling story of Chris Bailey, who's lived in Stanley Park for 34yrs. Beautifully told by Alissa Thibault, shot by Sergio Magro, and edited by Brian Dutkewich Sharron Bates

Health Matters:

Jennifer Palma & I spoke about new CMAJ Study looking at adverse birth outcomes in Canada based on immigration status.

Refugees to Canada, highest risk for stillbirths. 😥

Also, a new Chlamydia vaccine? Phase 1 trial...

Global BC

globalnews.ca/video/10421979…

Something I’ve been working on for the last few months… tune in tonight for part one.

BAR, RAISED‼️

It doesn’t stop now.

Richly deserved! Huge congrats to our President Dr. Vincent Wong and to Dr. Victoria Luong 👏 #MedEd #FamilyMedicine

A new community health centre in Bowen Island #BC will open on April 29 to provide people in the community better access to team-based health care thanks to the incredible work of ⁦North Shore Primary Care Network⁩ Vancouver Coastal Health &Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation news.gov.bc.ca/30698

Have you heard of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)? The good news is this federal plan helps Canadian residents with affordable dental care. The even better news is that we are here to help you determine your eligibility and apply! More info here: canada.ca/dental

Thank you UBC Okanagan for the recognition of a 2024 Researcher of the Year! This is sig. in acknowledging that just like cardiovascular health, mental health is an equally important factor that impacts health outcomes. Congratulations to my colleagues Drs. Ford & Wong! #bcpoli

Will Ospreay reveals that he's autistic and wants to inspire people who are on spectrum/have ADHD.

“I'm super dyslexic, I can't read. I had to have someone read my AEW contract out for me.”