Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
- May 1 2024
Growing as a Nurse Practitioner in urgent and primary care
Meet Hayley Tarnowski, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the newly opened Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC). - April 29 2024
A perfusionist’s journey of collaborative and compassionate care
We caught up with Melanie Snelgrove, a dedicated perfusionist at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), whose remarkable career trajectory began as a cardiac nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in 2013. - April 11 2024
Transformative Journeys: Reflections from Graduates of the VCH Anesthesia Assistant Training Program
The VCH Anesthesia Assistant (AA) training program, in collaboration with the UBC Anesthesia Residency program, stands as the sole accredited "in-house" training program in British Columbia, distinguishing it from other institutions. - March 22 2024
Challenge, purpose and community building in rural social work
Meet Anish Deol, a Social Worker at Sechelt Hospital. Looking for a fulfilling job with purpose, Anish embarked on a rewarding career path that took her from big cities to a small coastal community. By working directly with people, it’s allowed her to… - March 20 2024
Uniting for excellence: how the High Acuity Unit team fosters a culture of success
In early 2023, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) opened the new High Acuity Unit (HAU) at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH), strategically situated next to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We recently caught up with Karmjoth Kang-Grewal who embarked on the employer-… - March 20 2024
Celebrating the impact of dietitians on Dietitians Day
March 20th marks this year’s Dietitians Day in Canada: a day dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the role and contributions dietitians have in health care. - March 18 2024
Shams Kadhim, Clinical Nurse Educator
Meet Shams Kadhim, Clinical Nurse Educator at the Burns, Trauma and High Acuity (BTHA) Unit in Vancouver General Hospital. She pursued a profession in nursing to challenge herself and to make a positive impact on the lives of many patients. - February 29 2024
Fostering growth within a supervising psychologist-resident mentorship
In recognition of Psychology Month, we met with Dr. Chantelle Giesbrecht (right) and Valerie Ranger (left), supervisor-resident duo in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Psychology Residency Program. The program provides broad-based training in clinical… - February 26 2024
Jennifer Parks, Recreation Therapist at Banfield
In recognition of Recreation Therapy month, we caught up with Jennifer Parks, a Recreation Therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Jennifer is part of the Banfield at Villa Cathay (BVC) team. - February 21 2024
Pursuing a passion-driven career in social work
Growing up with parents who were social workers, Jonathan Wong saw the profound impact they had on their clients, igniting his own passion for social work. - January 23 2024
Be part of a team that’s bringing hospital care home
In May 2023, Alexia took on the role of Clinical Operations Manager for the Acute Medicine Unit and Hospital at Home Program. The Acute Medicine team, known for its outstanding teamwork, dedicated staff, and exceptional care, has a reach that extends… - December 1 2023
A decade of dedication and growth in the STOP HIV/AIDS Team
This World AIDS Day, we shine a light on the STOP HIV/AIDS (Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS) Initiatives Team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) for their invaluable contributions to the community.