VPSA’s monthly physician lunches are a popular place to meet and chat with colleagues. They are also an opportunity to get to know more about other departments and providers so we don’t operate so much in silos. A PowerPoint presentation prepared by VGH’s Division of Rheumatology played in the background during the lineup for the April lunch. Here’s a summary of that group’s highlights and accomplishments from 2024. The division … Read More
Substance Use Disorder Patient and Provider Experience Task Group funding pilot project
VPSA’s Substance Use Disorder Patient and Provider Experience (SUDPPE) Task Group wants to help empower and support Vancouver Acute and Vancouver Community staff to provide the best possible environment for patients with substance use disorder. To that end, the group is funding a pilot project to support initiatives that enhance the care environment. This first project builds on the work emergency physician Dr. Jessica Moe has been doing for several … Read More
VPSA recruitment and retention funding: Endocrinology uses funding for a Recruitment and Retention Retreat
Vancouver Acute and Vancouver Community Departments and Divisions can now apply for up to $3000 for recruitment and retention initiatives. Like their colleagues in other departments and divisions, VPSA endocrinologists are facing enormous HHR-related pressures. That’s why Dr. Marshall Dahl, head of the divisions of endocrinology at VCH, VCH and PHC, applied earlier this year for VPSA’s recruitment and retention project funding. With funding in hand to cover protected time … Read More
Planetary health initiatives in the VGH Emergency Department
This Tuesday—April 22—is Earth Day, a time to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet. VPSA member and former VA/VC Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee member Dr. David Smith is one of our planetary heroes who is using his “power” to shape climate-medicine initiatives in the VGH ED. Dr. Smith was inspired by the UK’s Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s GreenED … Read More
Senior leaders discuss areas of collaboration
VMDAS/VPSA board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The April meeting included updates on this month’s resident appreciation event, measures to prevent workplace violence, ways to show appreciation for our Vancouver Community colleagues, information on the new VA Provider Digital Health Committee, and an overview of VPSA’s plans for 2025/26. Resident recognition The third annual Resident … Read More