VPSA’s Projects Committee oversees physician-led projects that increase collaboration amongst the physician community and with VCH. Funding of up to $5,000 per year is available through the committee’s Small Steps, Big Idea initiative. Committee members develop the process and criteria for selecting the projects and provide ongoing leadership and support to project leads. Dr. Nicolas Lenskyj chairs the committee. Its other members are Drs. Melanie Altas, Tong Lam, Colin Siu, … Read More
VPSA supports basic life support training
When Dr. Debra Miller heard about a pilot program offering physicians’ basic life support training, she jumped at the opportunity. She and her colleagues who work at the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at VGH eagerly responded to the offer from the VGH Simulation Centre. “Our patients have complex mental health and medical needs; they’re all ages; some are active drug users—they are at risk of having … Read More