On Haida Gwaii, a team of local doctors and nurses is saving families costly trips off-island by bringing equitable, community-driven surgical services closer to home.
A growing BC initiative is proving that most people identified as allergic to penicillin actually aren’t. By safely assessing patients in community settings, care teams are improving treatment options, cutting costs, and strengthening antibiotic stewardship province-wide.
Dr Jeffrey Poon’s patients now face shorter wait times for joint replacements, thanks to a team-based approach he implemented through the Consultant Specialist Team Care program, improving efficiency, patient access, and team morale.
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