Introducing the newest member of the Patient & Public Engagement Team at the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, which supports PVN: Kathryn Proudfoot!

As Provincial Engagement Leader, Kathryn will work with health care partners to involve PVN patient partners in engagement opportunities that are open to everyone around the province. 

PVN Patient Partners Contribute to Plan for New Hospital

Linda Rzabok, a PVN Patient Partner, was involved in an engagement opportunity that helped inform the provincial government's recent decision to rebuild Cowichan District Hospital. About the process, she tells PVN: "I asked all of the hardball questions and they really listened."

Read the news article.

Xela Rysstad (right) pledged to help build new relationships within the Island Health community by having patients and families, health care providers, and other Island Health staff and volunteers meet over coffee. Find out more about how her Randomized Coffee Trials went here!

Read the full report.

Sometimes Patients Simply Need Other Patients

This article in the New York Times looks at the importance of sharing medical stories among peers. Other patients who have received a similar diagnosis can provide a powerful emotional support system.  

Read the article.

Patient Partner Orientation Webinars

If you've just signed up to be a patient partner with PVN, the next step is to complete an orientation session. You'll then be ready to respond to engagement opportunities! 

Register for a webinar orientation.