Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
- 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.