VPSA/VMDAS board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The February meeting was devoted to the SSC Site Review and Reporting Process and was led by Doctors of BC Engagement Partner Ronnie Hamman. Discussion centred around successes and challenges over the past year and how these learnings will inform MSA priorities in 2023/24. Background Over the past month, the SSC surveyed those who attend the monthly VCH/VPSA meetings including … Read More
Gathering momentum for the wellness of our residents
VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. This month, discussion centred around equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and ideas for supporting residents’ well-being. EDI update VCH Regional Medical Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr Joy Masuhara provided a quick overview about work being undertaken by the VCH Medical Staff EDI Steering Committee. The committee has been recruiting new members; seven medical staff have expressed interest, including … Read More
Veganuary
Welcome to 2023! As we look forward to a new year of ways to impact our health and that of the planet, you might want to turn your January into Veganuary! For the last nine years, this one-month commitment to a plant-based diet has taken off across the world and has allowed many who are vegan-curious to explore a different approach to eating. For many, going vegan for a full … Read More