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Perioperative Medicine: An introduction to medical optimization of non-cardiac surgery patients
Date: January 14 (Wednesday), 2026. Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Pizza and drinks provided. Location: Kelowna General Hospital Murray Ramsden Boardroom. Learning Objectives: 1) Identify patients who would benefit from…
READ MORE Clinical Consideration for Insomnia in Women Across the Lifespan
Date: December 12 (Friday), 2025. Time: 7:45AM arrivals/reception. 8:00AM presentation. Presenter: Dr. Zahra Mohamed: Clinic Lead & Consultant Psychiatrist, Women’s Mental Health Clinic, Foothills Medical Centre. Calgary Clinical Assistant Professor,…
READ MORE From Chaos to Control: Strategies for Busy Primary Care Providers
On November 6, 2025, Division’s Shared Care Priority Attachment working group, hosted a workshop From Chaos to Control: Strategies for Busy Primary Care Providers, designed to share simple, workable ideas…
READ MORE A Win for Local Healthcare: OIB Health Centre Launches Walk-In Clinic
In a time when walk-in clinics across the province are closing, a new clinic at the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) Health Centre stands out as a success story. The initiative…
READ MORE A Lifetime of Rural Service: Celebrating Dr. Garnett Tarr
A recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Rural Medicine, Dr. Garnett Tarr continues to set an example through leadership and mentoring in the South Okanagan. Watch the…
READ MORE Send a Kudos!
Physicians – Have you seen someone at VJH going the extra mile? Show your appreciation by giving them a ‘Kudos’. Nominate a member of the VJH medical staff who has…
READ MORE Dr. Eiko Waida Honored with 2025 Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award
Vernon, BC – Dr. Eiko Waida has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award, an accolade established by the Community Paediatrics Section in 1999 to…
READ MORE Dr. Yann Brierley Shines as 2025 Doctor of the Year
Dr. Yann Brierley has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Doctor of the Year award, following his nomination by Dr. Kira McClellan, 2024 recipient. The award was bestowed upon Dr. Brierley…
READ MORE Physician Waffle House Unveiled: Dr. Kira McClellan on CBC Daybreak South
Dr. Kira McClellan, creator of the innovative Physician Waffle House website, recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Daybreak South for an engaging interview with host Chris Walker. In her interview, Dr.…
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