Public Health

COVID-19

Recognizing and responding to measles

By Dr. Sarah McCorquodale & Dr. Trevor Corneil on January 28, 2026

Endemic measles has returned to BC and Canada, and in 2025 there were 414 cases reported in BC and 5,392 in Canada (confirmed and probable). As such, measles is now on my differential diagnosis for rash and respiratory illness. I implement appropriate infection control measures in my office to protect other patients and staff.

Introduction to planetary health in primary care

Introduction to planetary health in primary care

By Dr. Ilona Hale on September 16, 2024

For many years, I failed to recognize the unique potential I had to make a difference to the environment as a clinician, from within my own practice. However, using a planetary health approach in clinical practice not only allows us to reduce environmental impacts but also offers many co-benefits: better health outcomes, lower costs, decreased workload, and a more resilient and sustainable system.

Radon: a preventable cause of lung cancer

Radon: a preventable cause of lung cancer

By Drs. Cheryl Young and David McVea on November 2, 2022

November is Radon Action Month. There are approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths in Canada attributable to radon exposure each year, but there is limited awareness of radon both among the public and health care providers.

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