Every year VPSA hosts a Meet & Greet event to welcome the newest physicians to join Vancouver Acute and Vancouver Community. This year, the virtual meeting was held October 3rd with over 40 people attending. The hour-long occasion is an opportunity for new and seasoned physicians to hear welcoming words from senior leaders and to break the ice in breakout rooms. “We have close to 2,000 physician members spread out … Read More
Supporting VCH’s anti-racism strategy
Racism exists within health care as do health inequities. How to do better for patients, for staff, and for medical staff is the goal of VCH’s anti-racism strategy. VPSA members had the opportunity to take part in anti-racism engagement sessions at Vancouver Acute sites over the summer as part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Anti-Racism Project. More sessions are planned for October at Vancouver Community sites (see below for details). … Read More
VPSA awards funding to five groups for commensality sessions
It’s well known that having a sense of community and connection is good for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. That’s why VPSA is funding a six-month commensality group pilot program. Five applications were approved for this first round: three from the Department of Family Medicine; one from Neurology; and another from Psychiatry. Commensality groups have been shown to reduce physician burnout, decrease depression, and improve job satisfaction. Originally studied … Read More
Celebrating members’ achievements and service at VMDAS Annual Awards
Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association members gathered online and in person September 12 for the association’s 2022 Annual Awards celebration. Over 350 members (representing more than 5,000 years of patient care) were recognized for years of service milestones, while nine physicians were honoured with Academic Awards. The association, which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists and podiatrists who work in Vancouver Acute and Vancouver Community, earlier acknowledged all members … Read More
Anti-racism plan discussed during September VPSA/VCH leaders meeting
VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The focus of the September meeting was an overview of VCH’s anti-racism strategy, as well as updates on medical staff orientation and on the work of the VA/VC Physician Wellness Steering Committee. VCH’s Anti-Racism Strategy VCH’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Susanna Tam gave an update on the strategy and ways the health authority is currently working to engage … Read More