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Read the January/February President’s Comment ahead of print: Together is our superpower. We can create a #HealthCareSystem that is #resilient and responsive and reflects our shared commitment. Read the editorial: bcmj.org/presidents-comment/… #EarlyOnline @DoctorsOfBC @dr_charlenelui

Read an editorial from the January/February issue ahead of print: #Youth #SocialMedia use: Like and subscribe to healthy approaches. The impacts of social media on youth #MentalHealth and well-being. Read the editorial: bcmj.org/editorials/youth-so… #EarlyOnline

Read an editorial from the January/February issue ahead of print: Consistency beats intensity. As we step into 2025, the start of a new year offers a natural moment to revisit our health and fitness goals. Read the editorial: bcmj.org/editorials/consiste… #EarlyOnline

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: The role of #prosthetists and #orthotists for patients with work-related injuries. You may be presented with patients who require #prostheses or #orthoses. Read the article: bcmj.org/worksafebc/role-pro… @WorkSafeBC

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: #Postpartum #cardiovascular health: Why enhanced #screening and #LongitudinalCare are essential. The postpartum period presents challenges and opportunities. Read the article: bcmj.org/council-health-prom… #EarlyOnline

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: #SootyBarkDisease in BC: A cause of a rare form of #HypersensitivityPneumonitis. Sooty bark disease is caused by exposure to #Cryptostroma corticale. Read the article: bcmj.org/bc-centre-disease-c… #EarlyOnline @CDCofBC

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: The unsubstantiated preference for outpatient IV #antibiotics. RCTs have demonstrated that oral therapies are just as effective for treating many #infections. Read the article: bcmj.org/articles/unsubstant… #EarlyOnline

Read an interview from the January/February issue ahead of print: Dr Charlene Lui. @dr_charlenelui started her 1-year term as president of @DoctorsOfBC on 1 January 2025. She spoke with Dr Caitlin Dunne in December. Read the interview: bcmj.org/interviews/intervie… #EarlyOnline

#CervicalScreening in BC—Change inspired by #FirstNations and #Métis communities. The health care system needs to prioritize culturally appropriate, difference-based approaches. Read the article: bcmj.org/articles/cervical-s…

Editorial: Finding #balance and being intentional to create #happiness. Embracing #SelfCare is not selfish but essential to providing ongoing #CompassionateCare. Read the editorial: bcmj.org/editorials/finding-…

#Syphilis: Overview for BC health care providers and online course. The syphilis team at @CDCofBC has developed a self-directed online course to support providers involved in the case management and follow-up of syphilis cases. Read the article: bcmj.org/bc-centre-disease-c…

#ScreenTime: A call for action. The next time you are in a public place, look around: chances are you will see a #child, #teen, or even a #toddler looking at a #screen. Read the article: bcmj.org/council-health-prom…

Tips for billing @WorkSafeBC when asked to submit a Physician’s Report (Form 8/11). Recent WorkSafeBC data show a high rejection rate when physicians bill for Physician’s Reports that WorkSafeBC has requested. Read the article: bcmj.org/worksafebc/tips-bil…

Ms Chloe Gao is the winner of the J.H. MacDermot Prize for Excellence in Medical Journalism (Independent). Dr Rebecca Zhuang is the winner of the J.H. MacDermot Prize for Excellence in Medical Journalism (Mentored). Read the article: bcmj.org/news/2024-jh-macder…

Editorial: A female #NHL coach? This is a game changer. Jessica Campbell is crossing the blue line by becoming the NHL’s first female coach. Read the editorial: bcmj.org/editorials/female-n…

#Bibliotherapy: The review, organization, and dissemination of recommended reading for #psychiatry patients. A high-quality, low-barrier form of #therapy. Read the article: bcmj.org/premise/bibliothera…

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: #Surgical Patient Optimization Collaborative: A community hospital #QualityImprovement perspective. Optimization processes in the surgical pre-admission process. Read the article: bcmj.org/articles/surgical-p… #EarlyOnline

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: Explaining the #GenderPayGap: Lessons from rheumatology. #Remuneration models should provide #equitable payment. Read the article: bcmj.org/articles/explaining… #EarlyOnline

Read an article from the January/February issue ahead of print: Mycobacterium heckeshornense tenosynovitis: Case report and literature review. Mycobacterium heckeshornense should be considered in atypical #joint #infections. Read the article: bcmj.org/articles/mycobacter… #EarlyOnline