September 8, 2026 When stories began emerging of late-stage cancer appearing in patients admitted to emergency rooms, a group from seven clinics in Prince George knew they needed to act. The group, led by Dr. Jess Zimbler, consisted of family physicians together with …
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June 25, 2026 The journey began in 2022, when HDC Clinical Services Manager Kent Marley met with the Nurse Practitioners at the Health Care on Yates (HCOY) clinic. The Nurse Practitioners (NPs) had logged in simply to explore their HDC Discover data; maybe uncover a few trends, maybe confirm a few hunches. As they …
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June 5, 2026 Family practices have always had instincts about their patient populations. A family physician might sense that their practice sees more mental health concerns than diabetes. A nurse practitioner might notice they’re serving more older adults than young families. But in the demanding …
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May 5, 2026 A Family Physician’s Approach to Continuous Improvement That five percent, spent reflecting on his own practice, has translated into measurable improvements in patient care, clinic workflows, and environmental impacts. Quality Improvement (QI) in family practice works best when it is simple, practical, and closely …
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April 13, 2026 Physicians work hard to improve care while navigating significant administrative load and burnout. Reimagining how we work and practicing continuous quality improvement is widely valued; however, it also requires time, energy, and a willingness to engage with data, even when there is limited capacity to act on what it reveals. This tension …
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February 6, 2026 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Kelvin Bei has always believed that high quality primary care requires a patient-centred approach. “We want to automate what we can, but we also need to know our patients as people and take a holistic perspective. Are they falling through the gaps? Can we implement systems to prevent this moving …
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August 28, 2025 Dr. Daniel Dodek is a full-service family physician, who writes a physician wellness column for the Vancouver Division of Family Practice, and is on the St. Paul’s Hospital CME Organizing Committee. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is both highly treatable and has …
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August 8, 2025 Dr. Alexander Kilpatrick doesn’t claim to have all the answers. In fact, his guiding mantra—“I don’t know what I don’t know”—is what fuels his relentless pursuit of better care. It’s a humble yet powerful mindset, especially for a new-to-practice physician …
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April 1, 2025 Dr. Jack Kooy, a primary care physician in Penticton, BC, has built his career around providing exceptional patient care and fostering a culture of learning. With decades of experience, he remains committed to improving patient outcomes by embracing new technologies …
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February 10, 2025 Heart failure is one of the leading causes of death in Canada and is a growing concern as it is also the leading cause of hospital admissions and readmissions across the country. With an aging population, the percentage of people …
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