Anesthesiologist Dr. Kelly Mayson has been working in the area of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) since 2013. ERAS pathways have been created to improve and standardize perioperative care as well as to reduce post-operative complications and length of stay in hospital for patients undergoing colorectal surgery, gynecology oncology, radical cystectomy, and hepatic and pancreatic resections. Potentially modifiable risk factors such as iron deficiency anemia, smoking, under-nutrition, hyperglycemia and frailty … Read More
Dr. Bob Woollard talks about his experiences working with the Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Nepal
A rural Nepalese girl was interviewed several years ago by a newspaper about her aspirations. She told the reporter, “I want to be a doctor. I don’t know what they do. I’ve never seen one. But my parents said more of my friends would be alive if there were more doctors here.” To the people of Nepal, health care is seen as instrumental for peace. It is stories like this … Read More
Vancouver MSA presents its annual awards
Every year Vancouver MSA celebrates physicians and their teams who have made significant contributions to the Vancouver Community of Care. The 2018 event drew a large contingent of our colleagues including this year’s award recipients as well as those marking 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service in VCH. This year’s Academic Awards were presented to six outstanding physicians and their teams: Peter Dolman, Ophthalmology: Bobby … Read More
VPSA welcomes newest physicians to join the Vancouver Community of Care
To make our newest colleagues feel valued and welcomed, the Vancouver Physician Staff Association hosted a New Physician Meet & Greet on June 18. Ten physicians who will join us over the summer months attended and networked with 24 more senior staff. The event was a result of feedback from physicians who wanted to improve the onboarding experience. “Those comments are what led to the formation of VPSA’s Onboarding Committee,” … Read More
VPSA networking event brings together physicians from across the Vancouver Community of Care
Close to 100 physicians from the Vancouver Community of Care gathered recently for a VPSA networking event that provided an opportunity for members to get to know colleagues from across specialties and sites. The chance to break down barriers and silos was a common theme throughout the evening. “We are 1,900 members and many tribes,” acknowledged VPSA co-chair Dr. Lyne Filiatrault when she addressed the group. “It’s natural that we … Read More