March 8, 2023 Dear Patients of Spectrum, Certain services that we provide to you are not funded by the public healthcare system through MSP. While we understand the cost of living has increased substantially, we have not increased our fees in over a decade while the recommended fees have increased substantially from our current rates. […]
February 22, 2023 Dear patients, I wanted to update you on some changes to my schedule and availability over the last month or so. I have recently hired a number of locum (replacement) physicians to cover my practice, which has resulted in some appointment changes. Finding locum physicians is a challenge, and I am so […]
September 15, 2022 Dear Patients, As we head towards flu season, we regret to announce that we will not be able to offer a flu shot clinic at Spectrum this year. Due to high demands for appointments and staffing shortages, we are making every effort to accommodate all medical appointment bookings in a timely manner. Asking Spectrum patients to kindly […]
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 […]