Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
Continuous learning and teamwork in the operating room
The Regional Perioperative Education Program (RPEP) provides employed-paid education and training for registered nurses starting their careers in the operating room.
Living and practising in beautiful Bella Coola
Meet Dr. Julia Low Ah Kee, a Rural General Practitioner living and practising on the central coast since 2008. “I fell in love with the rural life in my first rural rotation to Bella Coola.”
Making a meaningful impact through patient care with CT imaging
Meet Shannon Sloan, CT (computed tomography) Supervisor with the Medical Imaging department. She oversees the team of CT technologists at Vancouver General Hospital.
Empowering clients to regain their independence
Meet Adam Nishi, an Occupational Therapist working in the Personalized Support and Stabilization Team Plus (PSS+).
Empowering the Next Generation: VCH Respiratory Therapists Leading with Passion and Expertise
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our Respiratory Therapy educators and clinical resource therapists provide exceptional support and education to the growth and development of Respiratory Therapists (RTs).
Connected by learning: a Medical Director’s experience
Sheila Turris, Medical Director for North Vancouver Urgent & Primary Care, shares what it’s like working at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and her experience with the Medical Leadership Fundamentals program.
A nurse practitioner’s continued career growth
Meet Kevin Chen, a Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the General Surgery ACS service at Vancouver General Hospital.
Connected by collaboration and a shared vision of holistic care at the Carlile Centre
We recently caught up with Donya Jalali, a Social Worker who joined the Carlile Centre team at the HOpe Centre.
HCAP: A Pathway to a Care Aide Career
The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) is an entry-level opportunity for those interested in becoming Care Aides in the health care sector.
An Emergency Physician’s commitment to quality patient care
Emergency medicine embodied all the values Dr. Tina Chiang was looking for in a medical career. Since completing her residency in 2021, she has been working as an Emergency Physician at Richmond Hospital (RH) under Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
From Qatar to Vancouver, growing as a respiratory therapist
Fidha Fathima, Respiratory Therapist at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), shares what it’s like living and working in Vancouver after relocating from Qatar.
A dedicated social worker's desire to help
Born in a small rural town in Nepal, Arjun Adhikari witnessed firsthand how health challenges, injustice, inequality, marginalization, and the lack of resources impacted people. Motivated by this experience, as well as his father who was involved in…