Staff Spotlights
Real stories from our wonderful VCH staff who all play an essential role in delivering care to patients, clients, residents and families.
A perfusionist’s journey of collaborative and compassionate care
We caught up with Melanie Snelgrove, a dedicated perfusionist at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), whose remarkable career trajectory began as a cardiac nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in 2013.
Transformative Journeys: Reflections from Graduates of the VCH Anesthesia Assistant Training Program
The VCH Anesthesia Assistant (AA) training program, in collaboration with the UBC Anesthesia Residency program, stands as the sole accredited "in-house" training program in British Columbia, distinguishing it from other institutions.
Challenge, purpose and community building in rural social work
Meet Anish Deol, a Social Worker at Sechelt Hospital. Looking for a fulfilling job with purpose, Anish embarked on a rewarding career path that took her from big cities to a small coastal community. By working directly with people, it’s allowed her to…
Uniting for excellence: how the High Acuity Unit team fosters a culture of success
In early 2023, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) opened the new High Acuity Unit (HAU) at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH), strategically situated next to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We recently caught up with Karmjoth Kang-Grewal who embarked on the employer-…
Celebrating the impact of dietitians on Dietitians Day
March 20th marks this year’s Dietitians Day in Canada: a day dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the role and contributions dietitians have in health care.
Shams Kadhim, Clinical Nurse Educator
Meet Shams Kadhim, Clinical Nurse Educator at the Burns, Trauma and High Acuity (BTHA) Unit in Vancouver General Hospital. She pursued a profession in nursing to challenge herself and to make a positive impact on the lives of many patients.