News

Information and updates for medical staff
Oct 2022

Featured in PHC News: “Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Krahn speaks to Global TV about sudden cardiac arrest”

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  October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to a condition that can cause unexpected loss of heart function and lead to death. To mark the Read More »

Sep 2022

Featured in PHC News: “Dr. Janet Simons is a 2022 Choosing Wisely® Champion!”

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​ In 2019 we told you about a doctor making a difference in the lives of patients at St. Paul’s Hospital for their work in reducing the number of daily blood draws. Read More »

Sep 2022

Dr. Patrick Boyle (University of Washington) presenting at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) Seminar Series on October 21, 2022

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  Dr. Patrick Boyle, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, will be visiting Vancouver from to give an in person talk at the HLI Seminar Series from Read More »

Jun 2022

Congratulations to the UBC Department of Medicine recipients of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

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Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s Read More »

Jun 2022

Remembering Dr. Lindsay Lawson

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our respected friend and colleague, Dr. Lindsay Lawson on June 9, 2022. She was 76. Dr. Lawson grew up Read More »