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September 13 is World Sepsis Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis, a disease which causes a death every 3.5 seconds, killing 8 million people every year. Visit the Sepsis Awareness booth at UBC Robson Square (800-block of Robson Street) to learn about sepsis from health care professionals, researchers and survivors. There will be patient partners who survived sepsis sharing their stories and lots of informational materials to help spread the word about the disease.
The World Health Organization has declared September 17 as the first World Patient Safety Day. Globally, 134 million adverse events contribute to 2.6 million deaths each year due to unsafe care. At 28,000 deaths per year in Canada, patient harm ranks third in mortality after cancer and heart disease. Commemorate the first World Patient Safety Day by watching […]
Fraserview Village Hall, Banquet Room
22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
For individuals who are making estate arrangements to care for a family member living with mental illness. Some of the topics covered by the seminar include: Wills and estate planning Discretionary trusts Non-discretionary trusts Space is limited – register today. For more information and to register, contact BC Schizophrenia Society at 1.888.888.0029 or philanthropy@bcss.org.
Strategies to manage arthritis while in the workplace Arthritis can pose significant challenges to working life due to pain and fatigue. But most people with arthritis want to work. At this Arthritis Talks symposium you will learn: Your rights, accommodations employers must make and employment laws The dos and don’ts of medical cannabis while working […]
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! After signing up as a patient partner, everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a patient partner, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please register below if you can attend this session.
Vancouver General Hospital
899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Patients in Education Society (PIE) invites community members to join this On the Table talk to spark engaged conversation around primary care in BC and the new provincial initiative for team-based practice. On the Table events are taking place across Vancouver on a variety of topics and are an initiative led by the Vancouver Foundation. […]
New Westminster Public Library
716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Have you or a loved one been touched by cancer? If so, please join InspireHealth's team of Medical Doctors and Nutrition experts for a free workshop on supportive cancer care. Practical and evidence-based sessions will cover topics including: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, and Emotional Support. Learn empowering information and gain tools for your health and well-being.
Mission Park Starbucks
3151 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Our patient partner Leya Stringer will be offering a Networking Coffee Session for patient partners in Kelowna and surrounding areas. Come share your experiences, ask your questions, get to know local PVN members and drink some coffee!
SFU Harbour Centre (Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Room 1900)
515 West Hasting Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Following the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)'s Annual General Meeting, there will be a free series of short presentations on current issues related to inpatient care for people with serious mental illness. The psychiatric inpatient experience can be very difficult both for patients and their families. These panel presentations aim to explore inpatient care from a variety […]
SFU Harbour Centre (Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Room 1900)
515 West Hasting Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
BC Schizophrenia's Annual General Meeting will be followed by a panel presentation, Inpatient Care for People with Serious Mental Illness: Current Issues. Presentations will also be available online through webcasting. Please contact BCSS for more information at events@bcss.org or 604.270.7841. Annual General Meeting Agenda: Welcome and Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes from 2017/18 AGM […]
Health Quality BC administers the Patient Voices Network. Using evidence-informed strategies, the Council shifts culture, improves clinical practice and advances person- and family-centred care to support high-quality care for every person in our province.
