On April 14, 2016, provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall declared B.C.’s first public health emergency due to the alarming rise in drug-related overdoses and deaths. At our Vancouver All-Staff Forum on June 8 (2:30 to 3:30 pm), we’ll focus on this historical announcement and what it means for you and our shared patients and clients.

Together, we’ll cover a range of frontline experiences, as well as our services and strategies to save lives. If you’re concerned about a family member, friend or colleague — or if you’re grieving a loss due to a drug overdose — advice on Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) services will be available too.

To reserve your seat for June 8 at the VGH Paetzold Auditorium or one of our hosted satellite sites, early registration is recommended: click here.

Meet our feature speaker and panel

Feature speaker

Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer & Vice President, Public Health, VCH

Panel Facilitator

Sara Young, Harm Reduction Coordinator, Vancouver Community

Panel participants

• Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Medical Health Officer, VCH
• Dr. Ron Joe, Associate Medical Director, Addiction Services, Vancouver Community
• Jaime Gallaher, Clinical Nurse Educator, VGH ED
• Dr. Stacy Sprague, Employee Family Assistance Program

Register today

This special Vancouver All-Staff Forum will be held on Wednesday, June 8 (2:30 to 3:30 pm), and all VCH-Vancouver staff, physicians, LMC colleagues and other partners in care working in Vancouver are welcome. Because this forum is expected to be very popular, reserving your seat or webcast connection early is recommended.

To reserve your spot at the VGH Paetzold Auditorium or one of our hosted satellite sites, click here.

This forum will be webcast and recorded for viewing at a later date.