Lawrence Yang

Just now @iram_yunus and I talked #narcissism with the #narcissismhacker @NatsforDocs on the #FTSinthFonda #FTSintheZoom #podcast #FTS #intercontinental many 🤯🤯🤯 moments . Does #medicalschool = Narcissism School?? #meded #medtwitter #QItwitter youtu.be/6eyqSty1ZIg

#IHIforum with @sylviatrentad & @donberwick

HDC’s Medical Director Dr Lawrence Yang @gatewaymedic has always looked at QI from a community level, seeing his clinic as part of a larger eco system of patients and the health of a community and our province.

@JacAshby I am enjoying this episode. Thanks for the recommendation!! open.spotify.com/show/7njIDNaXR…

So honoured to be a part of @jmeadows_md ‘s podcast on health and care quality. We need more discussion on #quality in #Canada #QItwitter #QIX

“I hope if you see yourself in parts of these stories, they remind you that even in medicine, vulnerability can be a powerful form of strength.” – Dr. Lawrence Yang HDC Medical Director @GatewayMedic Read part 1 of Dr. Yang’s Story: Doctor in the Dark hdcbc.ca/doctor-in-the-…

@TimKennedyMMA Thx for coming clean. I never had the courage to serve in the military at all.

I want to take full and unequivocal responsibility for a serious mistake. Over the years, I made public statements and gave interviews in which I unintentionally misstated aspects of my military service. Most notably, I implied directly or indirectly that I had been awarded the Bronze Star with Valor. That is not true, and there is no excuse for it. I never received that honor, and I deeply regret ever suggesting otherwise. That kind of recognition is sacred. It represents extraordinary courage under fire acts that risk or cost lives. To those who truly earned it, and to their families and brothers-in-arms, I offer my sincere and direct apology. What I said disrespected your service, and I take full ownership of that. I was young when I stepped into the public eye, and while I wasn’t prepared for the scrutiny or pressure that came with it, that doesn’t absolve me. I should have known better. Integrity is not situational, and I failed to uphold the standards I claimed to represent. To the military and veteran community, especially those who’ve served in combat or lost people they love. I am deeply sorry. I know I’ve let many of you down. You had every right to expect more from me, and I didn’t live up to that. This apology is not the end, it’s the beginning. I am committed to rebuilding trust through honest reflection, visible accountability, and ongoing service to the community I misrepresented myself to. I will no longer speak about my service in a way that elevates me beyond what I actually did. From now on, my words will be guided by truth, humility, and respect. I understand that words alone don’t heal disappointment or restore trust. Only time and action will. Thank you to those who have held me accountable. I will do my best to honor that accountability from this point forward. -Tim Kennedy

Chief Lipinski and Deputy Procyk attended today’s public safety forum to discuss the concerning trend of extortion cases. We shared information on how SPS is responding with our policing partners, and what to do if you receive an extortion threat or have information. Learn more here: bit.ly/4kPHw2r Thank you to Satish Kumar for the invitation and to all who attended.

@markroseman Thank you Mark!

@GatewayMedic You can find details for the previous year (FY2022-2023) at healthdatabc.ca/primarycare/up… In the blue box, check out the source FOI data, a report providing a 'user friendly' analysis, and a spreadsheet if you want to dig deeper yourself. Still need to update it for this data.

BREAKING: I just received the 2023/2024 UPCC visit data. If I'm reading this right, compared w/ prev year: Patient visits were up 3.1% Costs were up 45.8% ‼️ Effective cost per visit: $182.50 Overhead per visit: $56.24 Will dig more into details soon.

So honoured to spend some time with the @surreyps today talking about #wellness and #compassion for community powered by #selfcompassion thanks Sgt Grandia & Dr Mervyn & Dr Sze & @DoctorsOfBC for advancing Trauma & Resiliency informed policing. #ResiliencyInformed #Healing

@PtFry Was it right on Main street? I saw the audi bumper and hood is all crumpled… Like 60 people injured?

I’m at 41st and Main, grief stricken but safe . What a horrible day for our city 💔 Much love to Vancouver and Pinoy community

Over 500,000 people came together to celebrate Vaisakhi and the values of unity, seva (selfless service), and inclusion in Surrey. We were honoured to attend the Nagar Kirtan, where warmth, generousity, and vibrant spirit filled the streets with joy, community, and incredible food!

There are many tools for effective teambuilding. One I use often when working with teams is called a "Manual of Me" or a "Personal User Manual". If we want to get the best performance from an appliance or equipment, we might consult a user manual & whilst people are more complex, the same the same principle appears to work. We ask team members to each fill in a big paper template about their needs & preferences. It helps us to communicate to others the conditions we need to do our best work. Evidence suggests it can accelerate trust, understanding & the valuing of difference in teams. There are many different templates & headings you can use. I use the version in the graphic below from @CassieRobinson. Incorporating "manuals" into a culture development strategy: sloanreview.mit.edu/article/rto-ma… Some basic principles for "manuals": futureforum.com/2022/07/15/per… Via @mitsmr

@HelenBevan So proud of the @DoctorsOfBC ‘s #PhysicianQI #PQI alum in Dr Morgan & Jessica Barker who made this! Thanks @HelenBevan for sharing!! More people to try it out the better!! youtu.be/--wxHtnbI7E?si…

"Creating team joy & wellbeing: a guide for leaders". This is a super resource, designed by leaders in health & care, to help teams and leaders assess where they’re at, identify how to grow as a team & make meaningful changes to improve team well-being. It includes practical change ideas, coaching strategies & ways to engage teams in this work: interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/…. Hi res image: interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/…. These resources were created by Jessica Barker & Marianne Morgan from @Interior_Health in Canada.

Nice to see you again @imsergeynagorny with Russ Yu!! Two #Russian translators together @ufc

@imsergeynagorny best #translator in the business!!

The MSA Gala was an unforgettable evening of celebration & elegance, bringing MSA members together to celebrate their hard work. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success! 🔗smhmsa.ca/msa-gala-recap…

Yesterday was a very special day. I got to listen to and meet Dr Anthony Fauci at #IHIForum. His messages about championing science and truth, and about really listening to people, even if they present as adversaries are messages for the whole world. Thank you @TheIHI for enabling this.

@goranhenriks & @ZoeLord1 It’s fantastic when compassionate leadership , humility & QI skills are embodied in humans…. #IHIforum

A #swifty from #vancouver gave me this #friendship #bracelet #ihiforum

Dr Don Berwick is a founder of @TheIHI He helped all of us get clarity on the #TripleAim and he brought #PDSA cycles into health and care Here he is with some of the @DoctorsOfBC team at #IHIforum