To all BC Patients waiting for surgery or recovering from surgery,
The BC Surgical Patient Optimization initiative started in 2019 and aims to address the need for a coordinated approach to surgical optimization in BC.
CHANGEpain joins 14 hospital-based multi-disciplinary teams to improve both the mental and physical aspects of surgery and improve early recovery. We are especially excited to do this amazing work in collaboration with the Vancouver General Hospital SPOC team led by Dr. Kelly Mayson.
Of the 13 specific areas of optimization, we specialize in helping patients with the following:
Frailty, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Smoking Cessation, Mental Health, and Pain Management.
How to apply:
We have several programs to which you could apply at no cost; we might have the right program for you even if you still do not have your surgery date. Feel free to set up a call with us, providing your availability and type of surgery.
You can email us to apply.