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Medical staff in Vancouver Community work in many settings and often do not have opportunities to meet each other. On May 19, BC Family Doctor Day, VPSA organized a networking and appreciation event at VanDusen Botanical Garden for Vancouver Community colleagues. There was a great turnout with many expressing the thought that such an event was long overdue and should become a regular occurrence. Family physician Dr. Fahreen Dossa gave … Read More

Since 2011 British Columbians with major nerve injuries come to the British Columbia Centre for Complex Nerve Injury (BCCNI) at VGH for care. Previously patients were referred first to an electromyography lab for nerve testing, after which they were sent to a surgeon and then waited for surgery. If they didn’t do well, they could wait further to see a physiatrist. Depending on where the patient lived, they may have … Read More

We all know it’s coming, and we all know we need to prepare. VPSA’s CST Task Group is working closely with VCH to present sessions to help us get ready. A recent townhall featured presentations by VCH and PHC Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Eric Grafstein and PHC CST Physician Lead Dr. Charles Lo. CST Senior Manager, Provider Engagement & Adoption, Max Besworth also provided a demo and overview of … Read More

Every few months, physicians who have been identified as wellness champions for their departments or divisions gather to share updates on their VPSA-funded projects. The meetings, which are hosted by the VA/VC Physician Wellness Steering Committee, also feature presentations. In May, Dr. Colin West, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Program on Physician Well-Being, was the guest speaker. For his talk to our wellness champions, Dr. West focused on the Mayo … Read More

For patients moving from adolescent to adult care, there are often no transition policies to make the change smoothly. For patients with type 1 diabetes, this can result in acute complications, chronic morbidity, and premature mortality. “The lack of coordination between pediatric diabetes teams and adult hospitals has led to many patients dropping out of medical care as they graduate from their pediatric providers,” said endocrinologist Dr. Joseph Leung. “Other … Read More