2019 news
Nov. 14, 2019 -
To recognize the importance of how virtual health is transforming the delivery of care across Canada, we launched a video that shares the stories of two patients who are benefiting from Virtual Health visits. Watch the 2-minute video
here.
What is Virtual Health, and how is the Office of Virtual Health helping to bring health care to patients?
Nov 4, 2019 -
Kathy Steegstra addressed an international audience at the 2019 TEC Vancouver Conference focused on innovative solutions in health care.
Kathy explained how the Office of Virtual Health is working to collaborate with health authorities across B.C. for Virtual Health.
May 27, 2019 -
Our OVH teammates attended – and presented – at the annual conference.
Michele Fryer, Director, Office of Virtual Health, gives apresentation on how OVH is collaborating with clinical partners to integrate Virtual Health into clinical programs at PHSA.
Feb. 28, 2019 -
The Office of Virtual Health teamed with two Virtual Health partners to present at the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council Forum on February 27, 2019.
The Virtual Health initiative with BC Cancer-Victoria gave cancer patients follow up care in the comfort of their own homes!
Working with BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services on the Breaking Free Online initiative that provides inpatients with tablets as an option to learn and progress at their own pace, rather than only during set meeting times.
OVH team members at the Forum:
Morenike, Kathy, Pooja, Michele and Ying
Feb. 1, 2019 -
"Pioneering and innovative." Thank you judges for honouring the OVH and its clinical partners, BC Cancer-Victoria and BC Women's Hospital + Women's Health Centre CCDP, with a PHSA+ Award!
