VPSA/VMDAS board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The January meeting continued December’s focus on VPSA’s new strategic plan. There was also an update on the lactation project as well as on the ongoing work of our EPIC Task Group. Input into VPSA’s strategic plan Doctors of BC Engagement Partner Russell Stead led the discussion about … Read More
The benefits of a plant-based diet: A psychiatrist offers his point of view
At the age of 18, Dr. Randall White read Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappé. It was a life-changing book for him and he has been following a plant-based, whole foods diet ever since. He found the environmental and social justice reasons for being vegetarian outlined by Lappé compelling, as well as the health reasons. Dr. White also notes works by Michael Pollan, Dan Buettner’s Blue Zone … Read More
President’s update
Dear all, Happy New Year! I hope you have had the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate over the holidays. In 2024, VPSA and VMDAS have exciting work planned, focused on the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion, community building, CST, planetary health, Indigenous health, quality improvement, and wellness. There are many opportunities for improvement in our health-care system, and you, our members, are vital to that change. Recently formed in October … Read More
Shaping our next strategic plan: VCH leaders provide input
VPSA/VMDAS board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The December meeting offered VCH staff the opportunity to provide valuable input towards VPSA’s new strategic plan. There was also an update on wellness activities. VPSA strategic planning update VPSA’s 2024-2026 strategic plan is in its development stage. Board and staff members along with committee leads met in … Read More
The Polar Express rings true in the hearts of members
VMDAS members and their families enjoyed a private screening of The Polar Express earlier this month. This holiday classic touches on many themes including the importance of believing, the value of friendship, respect for leadership and courage, and the beauty of being kind to others. The movie’s messages clearly struck a chord with our members: survey respondents gave the event a 93 per cent net promoter score, placing it in … Read More