Chinese Canadian Medical Society BC

Thanks to our Newsletter editor Kristy and all the contributors, the newsletter is available onlne now.

We had a successful Chinese language workshop for UBC medical students.

Thanks for our organizers, student board members of CCMSBC – Max, Yvonne and Ian.

More details comingl More photos here.

Recent CME event photos

April 15, 2015 CME photos. Dr Jerry Chen, Chief of Vascular Sugery (VGH) Advances in Vascular Surgery

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March 25, 2015 CME event photos.

Thanks to our organizers and photographers, many members attended recent CME event by Dr. Hin Hin Ko. More photos here. Please check our CME page for more upcoming event.

CCMSBC Chinese New Year Celebration,  March 8, 2015 

Thanks for our organizers, MCs, and photographers, Ian Wong, Yvonne Sin, Karen Cheng, Benny Lee and our president Dr. Elinda Ho, and all our volunteers, the Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner was a great success.

Our members and guests enjoyed traditional Lion Dance, fun games, and a wonderful evening. 

New photos here

Our annual Chinese New Year dinner for 2015 – Year of Goat, will be held at  Flamingo Chinese

Restaurant on Sunday, March 8, 2015, 18:00 to 20:00. Please download the invitation.

Vancouver Chinese Diabetes Education Centre is now accepting referrals directly from physicians. The referral form and more information about the Centre can be found here.
For more information, please refer to the FAQs at the back page of the referral form.

Thanks to our Newsletter editor Kristy and all the contributors, the newsletter is available online now.

Board members and their guest enjoyed this annual gathering.  More photos are coming

CBC Marketplace investigates the advice that parents get about vaccines. Report linked here.

Also, Vaccine alternatives offered by homeopaths ‘irresponsible’.

Thanks to Dr. Edmond Chan for the links.

Thursday, November 6, 2014. You are cordially invited to attend an evening presentation by Dr. Susan Kwan

Location: Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
3888 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N9

Topic: FAMILY PRACTICE:
Upgrading knowledge related to sleep disorders –
Assessment, diagnostic tools, & treatment options for your patients.

Download the invitation for details.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014. You are cordially invited to attend an evening presentation by Dr. Larry Dian

Location: Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
3888 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N9

Topic: Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia: A new approach to treatment and prevention.

Download the invitation for details.

Thanks to our members’ contributions, the event is a success.

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Health Fair 2014: Liver Diseases: Prevention and Treatment (Flyer and Poster)

The Health Fair is a major annual public health event organized by CCMSBC, SUCCESS and other organizations.

Date：Sunday,  Sept 21, 2014, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Place: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4, Canada (close to Metrotown mall)
Format: Lectures, Interactive workshops, Booths & exhibits, Health screening, Prizes
This year’s theme: Liver Diseases: Prevention and  Treatment
Speakers: Physicians & dentists with expertise in topics related to the annual theme. There will be both Cantonese and Mandarin sessions.

Details of the event can be found at Health Fair website.

As in previous years, our members are among the speakers for the public lectures.  See schedule below.

Cantonese Session, and  Mandarin Session

Cantonese

Time	Speakers
10-10:45am	Dr. Ed TamViral Hepatitis  病毒性肝炎
10:45-11:30am	Dr. Hin Hin KoFatty Liver & Cirrhosis  脂肪肝與肝硬化
11:30-12:30 pm	Opening ceremony 開幕典禮
12:45 – 1:30pm	Jo Jo Wang, Registered Dietitian  汪棗兒, 註冊營養師Healthy Eating, Healthy Liver  “養肝飲食”
1:30 – 2:15pm	Dr. K. K. Wan  溫建功醫生Dental Implant News  植牙新知
2:15 – 3pm	Dr. Eric Yoshida (and GI fellow)Cancer Treatment & Liver Transplant  癌症治療和肝臟移植
3 – 3:45pm	Dr. Peter Kwan  關永鏘醫生Free topic with Q&A  自由問答

Mandarin

Time	Speakers
10-10:45am	Dr. Joanne Jia  賈霄燕醫生Liver Diseases & Newborn Jaundice 兒童肝臟疾病與嬰兒黃疸
10:45-11:30am	Dr. Jen Yu 余真醫生Fatty Liver Diseases 脂肪肝
11:30-12:30 pm	Opening ceremony 開幕典禮
12:45 – 1:30pm	Dr. Angel Chen  陳玉琪醫生”Cavities and gum problems are infections, too.  How healthy are you? — a focus on dental decay & periodontitis.”牙病不是病？大錯特錯！一 談兒童頭號疾病：蛀牙，及成人頭號牙病：牙週炎
1:30 – 2:15pm	Dr. Eric Yoshida (and GI fellow) |Viral Hepatitis  病毒性肝炎
2:15 – 3:00 pm	Dr. Jenny Wang 王建渝醫生Liver Cancer Prevention  如何預防肝癌和其他癌症
3:00 – 3:45 pm	Shirley     Pharmacist| Drug Induced Hepatic Injuries  藥物性肝病

Ask The Experts: Arthritis & You (print the poster)

Presented by: Dr. Ian Tsang, Dr. Simon Huang, Rheumatologists and Dr. Linda Li, Physiotherapist/Senior Scientist
Learn more about the various types of
arthritis, current treatment options and
what’s new in research. Discover what
you can do to manage symptoms and
pain. Presented in Cantonese and Mandarin only.
Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Thompson Community Centre
5151 Granville Ave., Richmond
Space is limited! To register, call 604-875-5002 (Cantonese) or 604-714-5550 (English)