The VA/VC Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee encourages everyone to take part in Go By Bike Weeks from October 16 to 29, 2023. VCH is planning a celebration station on October 20. We will feature a number of physicians who regularly opt to cycle rather than drive. Here’s what cardiologist Dr. Matthew Bennett had to say…. I pretty much ride to work every day unless it’s frosty or there’s been … Read More
Go By Bike – In his own words: Dr. Christian Rucker
The VA/VC Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee encourages everyone to take part in Go By Bike Weeks from October 16 to 29, 2023. VCH is planning a celebration station on October 20. We will feature a number of physicians who regularly opt to cycle rather than drive. Here’s what Dr. Christian Rucker had to say…. I may be a bit of an outlier as I have had a love affair … Read More
Go By Bike – In his own words: Dr. Doug Courtemanche
The VA/VC Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee encourages everyone to take part in Go By Bike Weeks from October 16 to 29, 2023. VCH is planning a celebration station on October 20. We will feature a number of physicians who regularly opt to cycle rather than drive. Here’s what avid cyclist Dr. Doug Courtemanche had to say…. I am 64. I have been cycling since I was five. I rode … Read More
Bike maintenance workshop helps members tune up
Sixteen VMDAS/VPSA members and their guests got the opportunity to learn from the HUB Cycling pros how to keep their bikes in tip-top shape just in time for Go By Bike Week. It was a beautiful day and the courtyard at the MSAC was a great venue with plenty of room for everyone’s bicycles. Dr. Rachel Vogler, who brought her dad as her guest, made introductory remarks before the workshop … Read More
Senior leaders consider next steps in CST implementation
VPSA/VMDAS board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The February meeting included updates from the VPSA CST Implementation Task Group as well as the VA/VC Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee. The meeting also continued the leaders’ focus on VPSA’s new strategic plan. VPSA CST Implementation Task Group update Dr. Raheem Kherani chairs this task group, which … Read More