May 26th, 2021 – Virtual Doctor of the Day Service: Providing culturally safe care in a virtual space

The primary care landscape has changed in 2020, and leading the way is a unique and innovative approach to culturally safe primary care.
The First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program enables First Nations people in BC with limited or no access to their own doctors to make virtual appointments. The intent of the program is to enable more First Nations people and their family members to access primary health care closer to home. This service is for Indigenous people in B.C. and their family members, even if those family members are not Indigenous. The program includes doctors of Indigenous ancestry, and all doctors are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility.
This talk will explore the different ways in which the virtual service is integrating cultural safety in their practice while providing care closer to home.

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Date: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 (PST)
*** Time: 3pm – 4pm ***
Where: Videoconference OR internet webinar.
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About the Presenters:

 

Terri is Carrier from the Tl’Azt’En territory located north of Fort St. James. She is Lysiloo (Frog) Clan who is traditionally known as the voice of the people. She follows her mother’s and Great-Grandmother’s line Cecilia Pierre (Prince). Terri grew up in both the inner city of Prince George and on the Tachet reserve (in Lake Babine Territory) and these experiences helped motivate her to go to medical school so she could give back to her community. Terri has a Bachelor of Health Science Degree and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Alberta. She then went on to complete the Indigenous Family Medicine residency program through the University of British Columbia. At present, Terri is the Site Director for the Indigenous Family Medicine Program, Family Physician for the Carrier Sekani Family Services Primary Care team that serve 12 communities in north-central BC, the Medical Director for Primary Care for FNHA, and the Indigenous Lead for the RCcBC. Sna Chaylia.

   

Dr. Kelsey Louie, Medical Officer, is Coast Salish from the Tla’Amin First Nation in Powell River, BC. He has the traditional name Men’ahl’elten, that of an inherited Chief.
Dr. Louie recently completed residency in UBC’s Indigenous Family Practice program. He is passionate about supporting the FNHA’s work to address and improve health and wellness outcomes in BC First Nations communities. In addition to his work at FNHA, Dr. Louie is a family physician based in Victoria, BC.

 

Aatma Seegobin has been with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) since 2017 as the program manager for the Health Benefit Program.  While originally from Trinidad, he now lives and plays in Vancouver Suburbs in beautiful British Columbia. Aatma received a Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.
Having worked on both the transition of the FNHA drug plan to PharmaCare Plan W and the transition of the medical supplies & equipment, vision and dental benefits to Pacific Blue Cross, he enjoys leveraging technology to streamline processes to better support health outcomes of First Nations across BC.  Prior to his time at FNHA, Aatma managed the Retiree Benefit Program at the British Columbia Nurses’ Union where he supported the education for newly retired nurses related to health care costs and coverage.
In his free time, he enjoys cycling and exploring the exciting landscapes that British Columbia has to offer.

 

Resources

  • Contact Health Benefits 1-855-550-5454 to set up an appointment
  • Have a question or need an appointment? Phone (toll-free, 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) – 1-855-344-3800
  • If you are a provider and want to know more: FNvDoD@fnha.ca

 

 

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