Lions Gate Hospital Medical Staff Association

Wine Tasting / Social Evening

Wine Tasting, Wednesday November 20^th 6:30pm-8:30pm, The View on Lonsdale, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. A fall social featuring tasting from wines around the world with Sommelier Melanie Aulin. Spouses welcome, appetizers provided and tickets $10 cash at the door to cover alcohol. Sign up through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-social-featuring-wine-tasting-from-around-the-world-tickets-77225211687

Physician’s Gala

The 4^th Annual Physicians’ Winter Gala, Friday November 22^nd 6pm-11pm, Capilano Golf & Country Club, 420 Southborough Drive, West Vancouver. Enjoy Capilano Country Club’s delicious Christmas Buffet, the famous wine wall, silent auction, a fun game of Heads or Tails, some magic and lots of festive cheer! All proceeds go to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation to enhance patient care at OUR hospital.

This event always sells out so don’t delay in purchasing tickets! https://lghfoundation.com/event/physicians-winter-gala/

Dress Code: Cocktail Smart
Individual Tickets: $150
Whole Table: $1400 (up to 10 guests)

Wellness Wednesday Sessions

LGH has planned wellness sessions for staff and physicians.  The sessions will be held in the LGH Gym on the dates below.   Each session is 30 to 45 minutes starting at 12:30 and 3:15.   Physicians are welcome to attend one of the sessions on each date.

• November 20 – LeapWorks – light aerobics with weights
• December 11 – Breathwork

Grand Rounds Speaking opportunity

If you would like to provide a presentation at LGH Grand Rounds, please contact Dr. Dana Haaf at drhaaf1@gmail.com.

LGH Physicians are eligible to be compensated through Facility Engagement Funding (FEMS) for their prep and presentation time. Contact lghengagement@outlook.com for more information.

Call Room Renovations

The call room renovations on the 4th floor are now complete. The funds were provided by VCH, the Dr. Pietz Legacy Fund, and the LGH Physician Engagement Society. Many thanks for your patience and for those on call using alternate accommodation while the work was being done. The rooms received new carpets, air conditioning, paint, kitchen and furniture to name a few.    Please see the ‘News and Photos’ page for pictures.

CST update

See News & Photo’s page for more information.

Physician Appreciation Lunches

LGHPES provides lunch for physicians the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month from 12-1:30 in the Physicians Lounge.   Lunches will start again on September 11, 2019.   The lunch theme is always changing.   Meet your colleagues.   First come first served.   We generally have around 80 physicians attend.    We hope to see you there!

Coffee, tea and water

Coffee and Tea is available in the physicians lounge at all times.  Cups are available but you can help the environment by using your own mug.  There is a water dispenser with hot and cold water selection.   Feel free to fill up your water bottles.   We hope you’ve enjoyed the Timbits treats over the summer.

Every Day Counts Program

This program provides free psycho-social care, complementary to medical care, to individuals living with a life-threatening illness and their family on the North Shore and Bowen Island.  For more information contact the coordinator of the Everyday Counts program, Jane Jordan, at 604-363-0961 or everydaycounts@vch.ca 

Sessional Claim FEMS

FEMS Resource Page

Specialist Service Committee

VCH ByLaws, Rules and Policies

LGH Foundation

Doctors of BC