August 8, 2022 Dear Patients, I am very happy to announce some exciting changes to my practice! Starting this October, I will begin sharing my practice with Dr. Emily Anderson. Many of you will already have met Emily as she has worked at Spectrum as a locum physician, and even before medical school as an office […]
July 7, 2022 Dear Patients of Spectrum, At this time, vaccine is not available to the general public unless identified by Public Health as a close contact to a monkeypox case or as pre-exposure for identified higher-risk groups as outlined below. Vaccine is now available to higher-risk groups in Vancouver using community-based outreach and at […]
June 17, 2022 Dear Patients of Spectrum, We have understandably been receiving a number of questions regarding the evolving monkeypox outbreak in Canada. As of today, there are still only two confirmed cases of monkeypox in British Columbia so the risk of acquiring the illness here is very low. The following is taken directly from […]
We would like to acknowledge that the vast majority of patients and visitors to our clinic demonstrate respectful communication and behaviour towards our staff. We understand how stressful it is when you are feeling sick or have concerns about your health and we are very appreciative of your ongoing understanding and patience. We are also […]
How to manage your COVID-19 symptoms: Most people can safely manage their symptoms with home treatment, such as drinking plenty of fluids, rest, and using a humidifier or hot shower to ease a cough or sore throat. If you have a fever, you can use non-prescription medicine like acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such […]
Dear Patients, Thank you for your ongoing resilience and patience as we adapt to an ever-changing environment while living with COVID-19. Like many workplaces, at Spectrum we are now facing issues with sudden staff shortages and schedule changes due to the impact of the Omicron variant. As a result, the format of any upcoming appointments may […]
Dear patients of Spectrum, As another pandemic year comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge the resilience our community has shown in 2021. You have not only managed to navigate the complexities of vaccination programs and public health restrictions, but some have simultaneously had to cope with flooding, heat waves, and stresses of daily […]
October 13, 2021 Dear patients, Due to high demand, our flu shot clinic is now fully book. Flu shots are also available at your local pharmacy, please contact them for their availability. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you
The clinic will be closed as of 11:30am on Friday Sept 3. We are also closed on Monday Sep 6 for the statutory holiday. Clinic will re-open on Tues Sep 7 at 9:00am. Thank you
April 9, 2021 Phase 3 of BC’s COVID-19 immunization plan has begun. Here are some important links to view regarding vaccines and eligibility. Stay upto date with the latest information by visiting the links regularly. Frequently asked questions about the AstraZeneca vaccine http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19_vaccine/AstraZeneca_COVISHIELD_FAQ.pdf Eligible pharmacies with AstraZeneca vaccine for people born between 1956-1966 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/pharmacy How to get […]