Impact of Race in Health Care
Black History Month 2023 Staff and medical staff are invited to join Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, President of the Black Physicians of Canada, for two important conversations in recognition and celebration of Black History Month. Sign into your Learning Hub account to register here> More info> This session will: Describe the history of slavery and understand the Read More »
My Farewell to Emergency Medicine: A Journey with Dr. Sunil Mangal
Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1 - Conference Center, St. Paul’s HospitalAbout the event: After practicing emergency medicine for over 20 years as staff at St Paul's Emergency, Dr Mangal suffered a large stroke, leaving him unable to walk and with left sided neglect. This lecture is a tribute to a career in emergency medicine and describes the journey which led him to this point. About Read More »
Inclusion in Health Care
Black History Month 2023 Staff and medical staff are invited to join Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass, President of the Black Physicians of Canada, for two important conversations in recognition and celebration of Black History Month. Sign into your Learning Hub account to register here> More info> This session will: Describe anti-Black racism within the health care system Read More »
58th Annual Family Practice Review
Overview We're excited to announce that the 58th Annual Family Practice Review is returning in person at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel with various options to register both in-person and two options to attend virtually. This comprehensive review course offers an update of knowledge central to family medicine practice in rural and urban settings. Committed to addressing everyday practical issues, Read More »
Violence Prevention – PVPC for Physicians Classroom
St. Paul's Hospital, Providence Building, Basement, Conference Room 6 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, CanadaThis practical, hands-on 3.5 hour classroom session provides opportunities to practice key violence prevention strategies and build on the skills learned in the e-learning modules. This course is the classroom component of the violence prevention curriculum for medical staff. All participants must complete the pre-requisites prior to attending the course. If you have completed the Read More »
2023 NP Leadership Conference
We would love to see as many people in person as safety measures allow, to inspire lively dialogue and the sharing of ideas! Our agenda includes speakers from provincial, national and international leadership positions, and it is packed! The response for speakers was large and we have just one day to get it all Read More »
Memorial Service for Dr. Ramon Orlando
West Van United Church 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaA memorial service for Dr. Ramon Orlando is scheduled for Sunday, March 26 @ 2:00PM. Service will be held at the West Van United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Avenue West Vancouver, BC Here's Dr. Orlando's obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/ramon-orlando-1086755323 In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to the Read More »
Serious Illness Conversations, Substitute Decision Maker focus
VCH-PHC Physician Workshop Learn to apply the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG) or one of its adaptations to have conversations with clients/patients about their wishes and priorities before a health decline. Presented by the Advance Care Planning Initiative at PHC and the Regional Palliative Approach to Care Education team (RPACE) at VCH. Questions? Email rpace@vch.ca> Register here> Read More »
Pacific Pain Forum (Previously Interdisciplinary Pain Education)
Interdisciplinary health care providers, researchers and people with lived experience will learn about the latest advances in clinical care, research and innovations in pain medicine. PHC's Dr. Vishal Varshney will present. More info and register here>