Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
A social worker’s journey of growth and impact
Since graduating, Social Worker Parveen Chavda has advanced her career across various acute and community settings at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). “VCH is committed to providing high-quality care and offers a great learning experience, supporting…
A hospitalist’s move to Vancouver: big-city amenities meet small-town charm
From India to the United States, Hospitalist Dr. Sahil Jain now calls Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.) home, and is a valued member of the health-care team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
From learning to leading: Respiratory Therapy experiences at VCH
At Vancouver Coastal Health, we’re committed to supporting health care professionals at every stage of their journey. In this spotlight, we connect with Marc, a Charge Respiratory Therapist (RT) and Yousef, a newly Employed Student Respiratory Therapist…
Innovating trauma-informed youth care through social work
Meet Delyth. She is a social worker with Vancouver Coastal Health’s Youth Day Treatment Program. This program is based at the Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre.
Blending Indigenous traditions and Western practices
Meet Aux di mimx (Nisga’a name) Marcia Vickers (settler name), Indigenous Family Support Worker at the Sheway Pregnancy Outreach Program. Sheway provides health and social services support to people who are pregnant or parenting children and who have…
Career pathways in education and respiratory therapy
Brianna Laurie holds a one-of-a-kind role—the first Regional Respiratory Therapy Educator for inter-professionals in rural and community in B.C. She also works casually as a bedside Respiratory Therapist.
Supporting leaders for a stronger health care future
At Vancouver Coastal Health, leaders are supported by a dedicated leadership development team committed to guiding their growth, enhancing their skills and helping them thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.
Rising to the challenge: Unexpected leadership roles in health care
Whether your background is in health care or not, your path can lead here. Our leaders are diverse and offer fresh perspectives and skills that reach beyond traditional clinical roles.
Specialized care and mentorship in Infectious Diseases
Meet Dr. Allison Mah, Transplant Infectious Diseases Consultant, and Wellness Champion at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care as a Primary Care Physician
Meet Dr. William Mak, Physician and Medical Lead of the Anne Vogel Clinic, which provides comprehensive services and treatment to people using opioids living in Richmond and surrounding areas.
Leading with purpose and passion
Meet Andy Day, Regional Executive Director for Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Confidence and growth through the Employed Student Nurse Program
The Employed Student Nurse (ESN) program at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) offers nursing and psychiatric nursing students paid experience to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-life, supervised health-care environment. ESN Mina Al-Byanee shares…
