In 2010, Doctors of BC or DoBC (the professional association of BC doctors) adopted an initiative entitled “Walk with Your Doc”. The purpose of this annual public health campaign was to promote physical health by inviting patients to walk with their physicians and talk about the benefits of daily activity.
This year, the Fernie Medical Staff Association (MSA) has agreed to support a similar project, “Talk with Your Doc,” a local idea inspired by the DoBC initiative. Every one to two months over the next six to twelve months, a physician will write a short article on a relevant medical issue. Some examples would be cancer screening, important physical signs that should never be missed or how to navigate the health care system. The hope is to create a space for healthy (no pun intended) public engagement.
As this is a new venture, public feedback is welcome so as to best serve the needs and interests of readers.
Marian Ma, MD
Fernie