DEAR ALL CCMSBC MEMBERS,

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, our annual gala 2020 has been cancelled. We would like to thank all our members’ understanding and ongoing support. However our AGM will continue to be holding in an online format. The date has been planned on June 8, 6:30pm. You are very welcome to join the AGM by using a link of Zoom meeting. Following is the information to join the online AGM:

Topic: CCMSBC AGM

Time: Jun 8, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis, with the recommendation by our provincial health officer, CCMSBC will not be able to host our annual gala in 2020.  We would like to thank all our members for their understanding during this unprecedented time and thank all of you for your past and ongoing support.  We look forward to having another Gala in 2021. 

Please note that we will still be holding an AGM, albeit in a virtual format.  Our President, Dr. Charles Jiang will be sending the general membership details about the AGM and how you can join this virtual meeting in due course.  Please stay tune. 

In the meanwhile, please stay safe and keep healthy!! 

Dr. Thomas Wong 

Gala Chair

Dear Colleagues,

We witnessed rapid progress of the global COVID-19 virus outbreak over the last a few weeks, just after everyone‘s donations and support for the fight of novel coronavius in China. We are encountering an extreme situation that we have not before. There is daily updated information from the Government of Canada and BC CDC for both the public and health professionals. I am concerned about our member’s own health risk while we continue to provide the care of our patients, because we are the last resource for the public for this fight. We must protect ourselves. But I am glad that from all the measures announced from the government, health care provider’s risk protection is on the top priority including the COVID-19 testing eligibility.  Full message here.

On this page you can find information and guidance regarding the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, in December, 2019. 

World Association of Chinese Doctors Canadian Office proposes prevention and control measures to prevent Covid-19 outbreak in Canada.
 

In association with the WACD (World Association of Chinese Doctors) and other organizations, the CCMSBC (Chinese Canadian Medical Society BC), organized a fundraising event to support the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak in China. The conference and fundraising event was held on February 8, 2020 at Lipont Place in Richmond, BC.

Representatives of the CCMSBC, WACD, other organizations, as well as BC community leaders participated in the event. The CCMSBC members included Drs. Charles Jiang (President), Xingyong Wang, Thomas Wang, Yanyan Chen. Some CCMSBC members also represented the WACD: Drs. Kwang Yang (WACD, Canadian Division Chair), Dr. Susan Kwan, Dr. Youwen Zhou, and Dr. Jianming Song.  The event raised about 200,000 CAD (over 1 Million RMB) to support the battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Dear CCMS(BC) members,

In the light of current novel coronavirus concern and WHO’s declaration today as it “the new coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern”, our CCMS(BC) board committee decided to postpone our traditional annual Chinese New Year celebration dinner until further notice.

Although the risk to local BC residents is low from Vancouver Coast Health (VCH)’s daily update information, we advise our members to follow proper respiratory hygiene etiquette during the cold and flu season. We look forward to meeting you in our next event.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Jiang

The inaugural Sino-Canadian Forum for Excellence in Residency Education (SCFERE) is being held in Shanghai, China from November 29–30, 2019.

Dr. Joanne Jia, CCMSBC Board of Directors