BCHCM Virtual Townhall: Dr. Vanessa Young and Dr. Fred Voon
Join us on February 9th, 2023 at 6:30 PM for our first ever virtual townhall hosted by BC Health Care Matters founder Camille Currie. The guests for this edition will be Dr. Fred Voon and Dr. Vanessa Young. The topics we will address will be:
Why are ERs at overcapacity?
Why have UPCCs not lived up to their promise?
These virtual townhalls will be a way for us to have important conversations about the health care system in British Columbia. Our mission is to advocate, educate and inspire others to get active and involved in solving the current health care crisis that is affecting every resident of this province.
If you would like to submit any questions for our guests, send in your stories or comments you can do so on our Contact Us form.
You can watch and participate in the virtual townhall on our Youtube channel or here.
About Dr. Fred Voon
Dr Fred Voon is dually trained in Family Medicine and Emergency. He's a speaker and author of "Your Inside Guide to the Emergency Department--And How to Prevent Having to Go!", in addition to roles with UBC, UVIC, and the South Island Medical Staff Association. More information at DrVoon.ca
About Dr. Vanessa Young
Dr. Young has been a family doctor in the Western Communities since July 1996. She teaches medical students and residents, is qualified in sports medicine, and was a Director on the Board of the South Island Division of Family Practice from 2014 to 2022, the last 5 years as Chair. She believes strongly in equitable access to community based, patient centered, culturally safe primary care for all British Columbians.
About Camille Currie
Camille Currie is the President and founder of BC Health Care Matters. She is a health advocate for her family and all those in need. She started BCHCM because she firmly believes in the benefits of longitudinal care and the need for everyone to have access to a Primary Care Provider. Camille has held many different careers and is trained in a variety of fields that help her excel as a Health Advocate and as the leader of BCHCM.