Our Projects Committee was the focus of VPSA’s May Lunch and Learn session. Committee member Dr. Nicholas Lenskyj emphasized that he and other members are eager for VPSA physicians to apply for Small Steps, Big Idea funding for their projects. The group has tried to make the application process as simple as possible. It starts with a letter of intent to which committee members provide feedback. Physicians who are encouraged … Read More
VMDAS quarterly meeting report
The May 13th VMDAS quarterly meeting focused on three areas of importance to members. Association President Dr. Ka Wai Cheung reported on VPSA’s new strategic plan. Elizabeth White and Rachel Lee reviewed findings from the latest Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey. And VC Senior Medical Director Dr. Michael Norbury gave an update on activities in Vancouver Community. VPSA Strategic Plan Dr. Cheung thanked everyone for their contributions to … Read More
MSA and health authority collaboration leads to creation of lactation spaces
A conversation between VPSA Past President Dr. Alison Harris and VCH Regional Medical Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Joy Masuhara was the impetus behind the new dedicated lactation spaces rolling out across VCH. “We identified a need for lactation spaces to support parents wanting to return to work,” said Dr. Harris. “We felt it was important to provide a comfortable, clean, dedicated space for parents to feed and or … Read More
The benefits of a plant-based diet: A physician couple shares insights
About two years into their relationship, then pescatarian Dr. Olivia Brooks became interested in following a plant-based diet. As she was the main cook at the time, her then omnivorous partner, Dr. Matt Brooks, became vegan by default. That was about 10 years ago when the couple were in med school in Ontario. “In the first month or so, we would have cheat days when we would get sushi, but … Read More
Inaugural Lunch and Learn puts wellness front and centre
VPSA kicked off its new Lunch and Learn series on April 19 with Dr. Fahreen Dossa showcasing wellness activities that our Community Building & Wellness Task Group undertakes. Dr. Dossa is a member of that committee, co-chair of the VA/VC Physician Wellness Steering Committee, and—as of June 1—the VCH Interim Regional Medical Director of Wellness. Dr. Dossa highlighted the joint VPSA/VCH wellness survey that will launch May 1 (National Physicians’ … Read More