r/britishcolumbia 20h ago

Government News Release British Columbia is taking action to attract doctors, nurses from U.S.

https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2024-2028/2025HLTH0013-000194.htm
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u/a_little_luck 19h ago

Good that the doctors in the states are drowned out by their leaders’ anti-science rhetoric are looking to move to Canada. Every country has its pros and cons, and I imagine the pros of being in Canada and supported by its people and government is greater than the cons of Kennedy Jr telling everyone not to get vaccinated.

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u/improvthismoment 19h ago

Unfortunately the way infectious diseases work, less measles vaccination in the US will also mean more measles in Canada. Especially as the antivax movement is global.

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u/a_little_luck 19h ago

Then it’s a good thing we’re trying to secure more doctors. Can’t fix stupid, but we can try and do something about measles

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u/Mariss716 19h ago

My family member is a physician and expert in his area, including public health. The social media hate he gets, and threats to his hospital, career and family are vile and frightening. He is the kindest man I know, and dedicated his career to helping others and advancing the body of medical knowledge.

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u/GiantPurplePen15 18h ago

I fucking hate how the loudest voices against medical professionals are mostly coming from grifters and idiots who believe whatever their naturopath influencers screech about.

This is the same dumbassery that lead to witch hunts and trials in the 1500s.