The Patient Voices Network will have a table set up at the Vanderhoof Seniors' Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1. Come out and learn about the exciting opportunities going on across the region and how you can get involved! We will also be sharing information about Change Day BC, including collecting your own pledges!
Patient Voices Network will have information and resources about patient engagement support and services as part of Northern Doctor’s Day 2017! Come learn how PVN can help you engage patients in your own work.
Yookw Dep S'amhl Wall Hlo'imph (Improving Our Walk) Save the date for this fun, cultural learning session organized and hosted by 15 community organizations! Everyone is welcome. A traditional meal will be served. The session will feature workshops with knowledge holders on topics including roles and responsibilities, traditional parenting, food & medicine, basic language, and […]
From concussion to stroke, acquired brain injury changes lives. People with acquired brain injuries face significant transitions, from hospital to home or from who they were to who they are now.
Join this interactive morning of education and discussion, learn what reintegration of the "new normal" means, identify the gaps in services and be the change that you would like to see by forming alliances with people with lived experience, as well as health care and service providers.
Join the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) for their second "It's a Wonderful Breakfast" event. For a minimum donation of $15, you will receive a wonderful hot breakfast. FVHCF will also be collecting toys and items for young adults who need a little extra while in the hospital this holiday season.
Are you living with dementia or caring for someone who is? Do you have ideas about how health research can help improve dementia diagnosis and care? If so, we want to hear from you! Join the BC SUPPORT Unit’s Vancouver Island Centre for an interactive afternoon of idea sharing! We’ll discuss how to integrate research into the continuum of dementia diagnosis and care, including ways to involve you, as important community members, in future research opportunities.
Health Talks is an annual evening event, part of the Quality Forum. It’s a perfect activity for anyone seeking an inspirational end to their day. The event starts with a ceremony to recognize the winners of the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council’s annual Quality Awards. Then, eight engaging and passionate speakers will answer our question: What are your hopes for health care?
This is a free public event for patients, public, and family and friend caregivers to learn about and use health research to inform your health choices.
The event includes a light dinner, informative presentations and a talk show-style conversation.
Join Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Faculty of Health Student Association for an exciting talk highlighting the importance of focusing on the patient experience.
Guest speakers Vikram Bubber and Normita Guidote will bring valuable experiences, lessons and stories of the importance of recognizing the patient experience in the health care industry.
Women are susceptible to depression at various stages throughout life, from the teenage years, the postpartum period, and the perimenopausal transition, while in the older years women may experience a number of physical changes that influence brain health. It is important to know the signs of depression, and to know what are the effective treatments available and where to get help. Experts will address each of these topics in this free public forum held on International Women's Day.
