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A Note of Thanks….
September 17, 2020As I wind down and try to finish up a few things, it’s hard to believe it’s my last day tomorrow! When I joined the Community Engagement team 10 years ago, CEAN was a network of 50 people. We had a handful of CEANs on committees, and were busy working on a few regional projects. […]
Read MoreWelcome new Community Engagement Leader Emina Dervisevic
We are pleased to announce that Emina Dervisevic will be joining our team as our new Community Engagement Leader on Monday, August 24, 2020. Emina comes to Vancouver Coastal Health with years of experience in engagement as she previously worked as a Director with Delaney + Associates, a firm known to be a leader in […]
Read MoreHow does contact tracing work?
Contact tracing is an important tool to help diagnose people who may have COVID-19 sooner and prevent the virus from spreading in your community. But, how does it work exactly? This helpful video explains how public health teams conduct contact tracing. You can find out more about contact tracing on the BC Centre for […]
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How to have a safe summer during COVID-19
August 19, 2020Want to stay safe this summer? Check out these guides on how to have a COVID-safe summer. Whether you are going to the beach, or a restaurant, or on a road trip, following these guides can help keep you and your loved ones safe this summer. http://www.vch.ca/covid-19/safe-summer-guides
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Introducing the VCH Patient Family Experience Council (PFEC)
August 5, 2020Members of the VCH Patient and Family Experience Council (PFEC) include (from top row left to right) CEAN members Mario Gregorio, Holly Horwood, Elder Dennis Joseph, Colin O’Neill, Ann Mackie, John Con, Lina Vallee, Christine Wallsworth, Barbara Greenlaw. Missing from this photo are: Anand Dhatt, Svetlana Moukhanov, Sheila Dunn, Neil Horne, Elder Doris Fox COVID-19 […]
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#hellomynameis: Simple introductions. Human connections. Compassionate practice.
July 28, 2020On July 23rd, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) joined countries across the globe in celebrating a day of action aimed at encouraging all staff to be intentional about introducing themselves and their roles in all encounters with patients, clients, families and caregivers. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of health care as […]
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CEAN thoughts on making human connections in healthcare
July 22, 2020Dr. Kate Granger (R) and her husband Chris (L) co-founded the #hellomynameis campaign In honour of #hellomynameis day on July 23rd, we asked CEAN members to share a word, sentence or story about what making human connections in healthcare means to them. Please click on the report below to see what they shared. CEAN thoughts […]
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#hellomynameis: Human connection in the age of COVID-19
July 20, 2020VGH Emergency Department in 2019 A simple introduction creates a human connection. The #hellomynameis campaign was started in the U.K. by Dr. Kate Granger, a physician battling terminal cancer. As a patient, Kate noticed what a huge difference she felt when medical staff introduced themselves to her before delivering her care. Kate went on to raise awareness […]
Read MoreWhat to expect as services restart videos
Want to know what to expect at your outpatient clinic visit or surgical appointment in the time of COVID-19? Our Restarting our Services page now includes two videos that will go over what to expect as you receive these services in the time of COVID-19. What to expect at your upcoming Outpatient Clinic appointment during […]
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A Campaign for More Compassionate Care
June 23, 2020What does it mean to make a personal connection in healthcare? The #hello my name is… campaign is about making connections to help foster compassionate care and enhance care experiences. Kate Granger was a doctor in the U.K. who became a patient when she was diagnosed with cancer. During her healthcare journey, she noticed that […]
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