Wise words from his father inspired Chad Dickie to become a determined advocate for patient-centred care. Chad says that his father instilled in him the importance of giving back to his community and beyond. By turning that advice into real change, Chad has made a difference for dozens of health care initiatives. Chad is a…
Delia Cooper’s passion for redesigning health care is deeply rooted in her experiences living with rheumatoid arthritis from the age of 12. After years learning how to manage the chronic condition, she became a patient volunteer to share her experience and help improve the health care system. Her dedicated volunteerism has resulted in meaningful changes,…
After her husband’s unexpected hospital death just eight days after successful surgery in 2008, Carolyn Canfield rose above tragedy to learn about safety and changing culture for better experiences for patients and for health care workers. Her contributions exemplify the value of partnerships that integrate patient expertise with care providers’ vigilance, proficiency and accountability. After…
“We are more than just our stories.” With those words, Isabel Jordan articulates why patients can and should be equal partners in their health care and why she has spent years advocating for a health care system that recognizes the contributions of patients. Her journey to advance the patient voice began over 10 years ago,…
With unrelenting motivation and fueled by kindness and compassion, Erin Gibson has worked to develop and expand a harm reduction program within Fraser Health for the last five years. Attentively listening to individuals of all walks of life and building relationships and extensive networks, she has challenged her peers and everyone around her to work…
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We specifically acknowledge and express our gratitude to the keepers of the lands of the ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, where our main office is located.
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