Doctors Fredeen, Brenckmann, Shea and Webber

02/12/2026

We are heartbroken by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, and our hearts go out to all the victims.

In this time of shock and pain, a gentle reminder that tragedy brings out a lot of misinformation. It’s important to remember that a person’s gender identity is never the cause of violence. Trans people are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Let’s focus on peace and supporting vulnerable communities, not on stereotyping them. ❤️

11/11/2025

Please Please Please make sure you're up to date with Cancer Screening!

Anyone with a prostate:
-Prostate cancer screening annually starting at 50 - talk to us!

Anyone with a colon (ie, EVERYONE):
-Screening starting at age 45-50 - talk to us!

Anyone with a Cervix:
-Regular cervix screen starting at age 25 - talk to us!

Anyone with Breasts:
- regular screening starting at age 40 - talk to us!

If you have a family history of any of these, or if you have symptoms, please reach out.

10/19/2025

Are you over 40? Are you up to date with your mammogram?

In BC,
-Mammogram recommended every two years if NO first degree relative with breast cancer (mother, sister, daughter)
-Annual mammogram recommended if history of first degree relative with breast cancer

To book call 1-800-663-9203 (from outside BC 604-877-6187).

If you have questions, please call us!

09/23/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

07/17/2024

Free air conditioners are still available for the people who need them most. Eligible households with annual income up to $105,000 a year can apply: https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/rebates-programs/savings-based-on-income/free-air-conditioner.html. People with a referral from their local health authority do not need to provide proof of income.

This is just one of the actions we're taking to help keep people safe when climate events occur. And it's starting to make a difference. So far 12,000 households have benefited from having cooler air during hot temperatures.

04/25/2024

Are you over 45? Talk to us about colon cancer screening!

04/25/2024

Are you between ages 40-50 and have breasts? Talk to us about breast cancer screening!

02/02/2024

EXCITING NEWS!!! Did you know that BC has switched from Pap smears to HPV swabs for routine asymptomatic cervical cancer screening? if you are due you can call 1-877-702-6566 or go to
https://submit.healthcarebc.ca/bccancer/cervix-screening-kit to have a kit mailed to you (discreet packaging). you then mail it back (postage paid). we're ordering kits to have in our office as well so our patients can also pick up the kit from us!

01/10/2024

BC is transitioning away from paps!

Cervix self-screening, another way to screen for cervical cancer, will be available January 29, 2024.

09/19/2023

07/16/2023