Rita McCracken
Dr. Rita McCracken is an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Family Practice, and she practices at South Hill Health Centre in Vancouver. With a background in infectious diseases, Dr. McCracken has been vocal about the importance of recognizing measles symptoms, especially given the virus's distinct presentation in individuals of color. She advocates for inclusive medical education and has emphasized the need for ongoing training among healthcare providers, particularly as Canada faces a resurgence of measles cases.
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Rita McCracken, a family doctor and the lead of primary-care research and development at the Simon Fraser University School of Medicine, discussed how barriers for Canadians to access primary care relate to the rise of false medical information.
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status
Canada· 2025-11-10
Dr. Rita McCracken is an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Family Practice.
With measles making a resurgence, efforts are under way to educate doctors who’ve never seen it in personCanada· 2025-05-19
