· CBC News · A new study led by a McGill University scientist suggests opioid painkillers are not always beneficial — and sometimes harmful — as patients recover from minor surgery.
The research, published in The Lancet, examined the results of 47 randomized clinical trials in patients discharged after undergoing a minor or moderate procedure, ranging from molar extraction to foot surgery.
Rural Health Matters Rural Health Matters – monthly updates on rural health in British Columbia. View in browser Rural Health Matters January 2026 Edition President
Our mandate The BC Health Coalition (BCHC) is a province-wide community of individuals and organizations dedicated to defending and improving public health care in British
The release of Strengthening Primary Care in BC – Report 2 marks an important point in British Columbia’s primary care reform. The report builds on
Summary People who live in rural communities are often left out of health research because of long travel distances, limited internet connectivity, and fewer local
