Art Hister

Art Hister, a family physician, graduated from McGill University in 1970 and later moved to Vancouver in 1971. His early career included serving as the first full-time doctor at Kitsilano’s Pine Free Clinic. In 1991, Dr. Hister transitioned into a full-time media doctor, expanding his reach as a health educator. He became widely recognized for his clear communication of health information to the public, moving beyond traditional clinical practice to engage with broader audiences through various media platforms. He is married to bookseller Phyllis Simon, co-owner of Vancouver Kidsbooks.

Throughout his media career, Dr. Hister has held several prominent roles. He served as a health analyst on “The Morning News” on Global TV in British Columbia and was a daily health commentator for “The World Today” on CKNW in Vancouver. He also hosted a national radio call-in program, “House Calls with Dr. Art Hister,” broadcast weekly on the Corus Radio Network across Western Canada. Additionally, his expertise was featured internationally as the in-house doctor for “Up All Night” on BBC 5 in the UK. Dr. Hister’s contributions to public health education earned him the Holobon Award from the Canadian Public Health Association, recognizing him as Canada’s top public health educator.

Dr. Hister is the author of two Canadian bestsellers: “Midlife Man” (1998, revised 2006) and “Dr. Art Hister’s Guide to a Longer and Healthier Life” (2003). His published works include “Dr. Art Hister’s Do-It-Yourself Guide to Good Health” (1990) and “The Doctor, Doctor Book of Good Health” (1990). He has also contributed numerous articles to publications such as “Reader’s Digest,” “The Globe and Mail,” and “The Medical Post.” In January 2022, after more than three decades, Dr. Hister retired from his role as a health contributor for Global BC.