BC doctors create a template letter to replace sick notes and are calling on the province to restrict when and how employers can ask for sick notes. ow.ly/LPsP50Rv51o

Advocacy is central to our role and responsibility as physicians. I truly believe we can improve the health of patients and communities by working together for change.

Thanks for highlighting the importance of physician advocacy!

'Because of my patients, I was able to get through surgery and am now tolerating chemo better than expected.' A heartwarming story by Dr. Nhung N. Tran-Davies, who lives in Calmar, Alta.

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Last month, BC Family Doctors’s Board hosted a gathering of family physician leaders to discuss what Family Doctors need from digital health care. Lots of points resonate with us. What about you?
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BC Family Doctors President Elect Maryam Zeineddin, MD spoke with The Jill Bennett Show CKNW today on changes in practice patterns of family physicians in Canada. Listen Now: megaphone.link/CORU9003593370

To all the students and IMGs awaiting their CaRMS results today: You've got this!✨ We are so grateful that you've stepped up and chosen this unique specialty - you are the foundation of our health care system and deeply valued by all. #FamilyMedicine #CaRMSMatch

We have some hefty problems in our healthcare system. The creation of the LFP Payment Model demonstrates that we can move swiftly together to create bold and meaningful change.
Maclean’s Magazine Renee Fernandez, MD

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Thanks to Maclean’s Magazine for the opportunity to share BC Family Doctors learnings about the Longitudinal Family Physician Payment Model in BC!

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#FamilyDocs experience a daily paradox: While advising patients on improving their health, they struggle to maintain their own. We're working with our members and partner organizations to identify solutions that can create change. #FamilyMedicine #Health #Wellbeing #MentalHealth

Our very own BC Family Doctors Executive Director, Dr Renee Fernandez, was recently awarded the @doctorsofbc Dr Don Rix Award for lifetime achievement and physician leadership! Congratulations Renee Fernandez, MD: ow.ly/H9Uy50QHzfX

Over the last 16 months, our team has conducted the largest public engagement ever on the future of #primarycare in Canada

Today we release our final report✨

10,000 people
10,000 participant hours
1 vision for primary care

OurCare.ca🧵
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Being a family doctor is 1 of the greatest joys of my life. If I had to choose again, I'd pick #FamilyMedicine without hesitation. The patients & families are the best part. The team is the next best part. No other job matches it for the privilege of being part of 1000s of lives.

#BCDoctors : Stay informed with up to date #grant and #funding opportunities that could benefit you and your practice. ow.ly/22iJ50QE71V

Wear red tomorrow, Feb 13th, in support of women's heart health! ❤️ Heart disease is the #1 killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in women in 🇨🇦. The campaign is hosted by the Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) and powered by Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre. #WearRedCanada #HerHeartMatters

#BCFamilyDocs didn't need a study to tell us that virtual care is more effective when it's with your own family doctor, but we're certainly glad to have the data to back it up! CTV News covered a study recently: ow.ly/lYJc50Qv3pV

#VirtualCare #Telemedicine #Telehealth

Such an honour sharing the recognition with such change makers of our bc health care system. Thank you Doctors of BC 🙏🏻 and congrats to BC Family Doctors yayasisters 💕

Pleased to join Doctors of BC in recognizing exceptional physicians. Each award recognizes the significant &impactful service from early career to lifetime achievement. Hearty congratulations &gratitude for your service. Canadian Medical Association

Epic night for the change makers Renee Fernandez, MD of BC Family Doctors at Doctors of BC awards night 👏🏻💕

The Doctors of BC election is just around the corner, and your voice matters. I am honoured and excited to run for President-Elect. I am dedicated to representing the needs of the physician community, specialists and family doctors alike.