Meet Benita Yan

"I work as a Complex Pain Nurse at Vancouver General Hospital."

How long have you worked at VCH?
About 12 years.


Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one sentence.
I work with complex pain and/or addictions patients, we do consults, referrals to treatment, counseling, withdrawal management and education.


One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:
I know how to silversmith.


Favorite hobby:
Being outdoors.


Three things you always have in your fridge:
Coffee, milk, ice cream…sounds like a milkshake.


What makes you happy?
The sun, music, being around people that matter to me, nature, the water, so many things!


Most healthy habit:
Living each day authentically (or at least trying to) and drinking green tea…


Favourite vacation spot or place you’ve visited:
Island hopping in Greece or sailing along the coast of Beautiful BC!


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