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New SFU medical school attempts to address family doctor shortage
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B.C. government mandates nasal naloxone at universities
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Resistance among B.C. dentists to join federal dental plan
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SFU medical school receives more support from B.C. government
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DTES at risk of losing two public restrooms
04:39 | July 9, 2024
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ER closures in Interior Health region
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Health Matters: Sunscreen misinformation
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Festival drug testing at Surrey music festival
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New SFU medical school attempts to address family doctor shortage
Description
September 22, 2023
A new medical school is slated to open at SFU's Surrey campus in 2026 but how far will it go toward alleviating B.C.'s doctor shortage? Global News Morning speaks with family physician and UBC Assistant Professor Dr. Rita McCracken.
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New SFU medical school attempts to address family doctor shortage04:43 | September 22, 2023
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Health Matters: Hospital at Home04:58 | July 16, 2024
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What causes social anxiety in the summer?04:55 | July 14, 2024
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New research finds possible cure for Anorexia04:34 | July 14, 2024
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Fraser Valley recovery centre expands to B.C. Interior02:03 | July 13, 2024
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Poilievre vows to shut down some supervised drug consumption sites02:02 | July 12, 2024
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Cancer patient questions lack of new treatment in B.C.01:55 | July 12, 2024
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This is BC: Olympian with cancer diagnosis faces fight of her life02:10 | July 11, 2024
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B.C. rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recommendations on expanded safer supply02:06 | July 11, 2024
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B.C. government mandates nasal naloxone at universities01:57 | July 11, 2024
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Health Matters: Burn survivor’s story of recovery04:40 | July 11, 2024
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Resistance among B.C. dentists to join federal dental plan01:44 | July 9, 2024
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Staff shortages cause B.C. rural ER closures01:45 | July 9, 2024
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SFU medical school receives more support from B.C. government02:23 | July 9, 2024
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DTES at risk of losing two public restrooms04:39 | July 9, 2024
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ER closures in Interior Health region01:49 | July 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Sunscreen misinformation04:31 | July 8, 2024
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Festival drug testing at Surrey music festival02:10 | July 6, 2024
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How to protect yourself against the heat?03:22 | July 6, 2024
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B.C. braces for warmer weather04:59 | July 6, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 502:11 | July 5, 2024
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Warning for public to take steps to stay cool as heat wave hits B.C.01:50 | July 5, 2024
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Zajac Ranch offers empowering summer camp experience for young adults01:53 | July 5, 2024
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BC CDC on staying safe in extreme heat04:36 | July 5, 2024
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Treatment or family pet: British Columbians with addictions face heart-breaking choice01:46 | July 4, 2024
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Health Matters: Common summer ailments03:56 | July 4, 2024
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No charges for suspended Vancouver pharmacist02:05 | July 4, 2024
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Feeding children in need during summer break04:34 | July 3, 2024
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Indoor heat risks during summer04:31 | July 3, 2024
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Prince George teen dies after fentanyl overdose00:44 | July 2, 2024
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Ping pong tournament features B.C. care home competitors over the age of 9002:04 | July 2, 2024
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Hot summer weather expected to develop in B.C. by end of week02:49 | July 2, 2024
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New SFU medical school attempts to address family doctor shortage04:43 | September 22, 2023
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Health Matters: Hospital at Home04:58 | July 16, 2024
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What causes social anxiety in the summer?04:55 | July 14, 2024
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New research finds possible cure for Anorexia04:34 | July 14, 2024
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Fraser Valley recovery centre expands to B.C. Interior02:03 | July 13, 2024
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Poilievre vows to shut down some supervised drug consumption sites02:02 | July 12, 2024
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Cancer patient questions lack of new treatment in B.C.01:55 | July 12, 2024
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This is BC: Olympian with cancer diagnosis faces fight of her life02:10 | July 11, 2024
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B.C. rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s recommendations on expanded safer supply02:06 | July 11, 2024
-
B.C. government mandates nasal naloxone at universities01:57 | July 11, 2024
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Health Matters: Burn survivor’s story of recovery04:40 | July 11, 2024
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Resistance among B.C. dentists to join federal dental plan01:44 | July 9, 2024
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Staff shortages cause B.C. rural ER closures01:45 | July 9, 2024
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SFU medical school receives more support from B.C. government02:23 | July 9, 2024
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DTES at risk of losing two public restrooms04:39 | July 9, 2024
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ER closures in Interior Health region01:49 | July 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Sunscreen misinformation04:31 | July 8, 2024
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Festival drug testing at Surrey music festival02:10 | July 6, 2024
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How to protect yourself against the heat?03:22 | July 6, 2024
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B.C. braces for warmer weather04:59 | July 6, 2024
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B.C. evening weather forecast: July 502:11 | July 5, 2024
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Warning for public to take steps to stay cool as heat wave hits B.C.01:50 | July 5, 2024
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Zajac Ranch offers empowering summer camp experience for young adults01:53 | July 5, 2024
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BC CDC on staying safe in extreme heat04:36 | July 5, 2024
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Treatment or family pet: British Columbians with addictions face heart-breaking choice01:46 | July 4, 2024
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Health Matters: Common summer ailments03:56 | July 4, 2024
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No charges for suspended Vancouver pharmacist02:05 | July 4, 2024
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Feeding children in need during summer break04:34 | July 3, 2024
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Indoor heat risks during summer04:31 | July 3, 2024
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Prince George teen dies after fentanyl overdose00:44 | July 2, 2024
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Ping pong tournament features B.C. care home competitors over the age of 9002:04 | July 2, 2024
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Hot summer weather expected to develop in B.C. by end of week02:49 | July 2, 2024
New SFU medical school attempts to address family doctor shortage
Description
September 22, 2023
A new medical school is slated to open at SFU's Surrey campus in 2026 but how far will it go toward alleviating B.C.'s doctor shortage? Global News Morning speaks with family physician and UBC Assistant Professor Dr. Rita McCracken.
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