This study is a partnership among researchers at University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia, Université de Montréal and Dalhousie University, Western University, staff from three emergency departments in British Columbia, and leaders from Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
At each level (the overall study, at each site and at each ED), we use a tripartite leadership model, engaging ED leadership and staff with Indigenous and community leadership and researchers.
The study is led by Colleen Varcoe, Annette Browne, Vicky Bungay, David Byres, Elder Roberta Price, and Erin Wilson.
Research Team
Dr. Colleen Varcoe
RN, PhD, FCAHS, FCAN
Professor
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Dr. Annette J. Browne
PhD, RN, FCAHS
Professor and Distinguished University Scholar
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Dr. Amélie Blanchet Garneau
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Nursing
Université de Montréal
Chair
Indigenous Research Chairs in Nursing – Quebec
Dr. Vicky Bungay
PhD, RN
Professor
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Dr. David Byres
RN, DNP, CHE
Associate Deputy Minister
B.C. Ministry of Health
Elder Roberta Price
Elder
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Dr. Nadine Wathen
PhD
Professor
Faculty of Information & Media Studies
University of Western Ontario
Dr. Erin Wilson
PhD, NP(F)
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
University of Northern British Columbia
Aggie Black
MPH, BSN
Director
Health Services & Clinical Research and Knowledge Translation
Providence Health Care
Dr. Scott Comber
PhD
University Teaching Fellow
Rowe School of Business
Dalhousie University
Dr. Alison Gerlach
PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Child and Youth Care
University of Victoria
Dr. Leanne Heppell
DBA, RN, MSN, MALT
Executive Vice President & Chief Ambulance Officer
BCEHS
Provincial Health Services Authority
Dr. Victoria Smye
RN, PhD
Associate Professor & Director
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Western University
Dr. Jeff Reading
PhD
Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
Simon Fraser University
First Nations Health Authority Chair
Heart Health and Wellness at St. Paul’s Hospital
Member of the Board of Directors for Genome BC
Melanie Rivers
Tiyaltelwet, MPH
Curriculum Development Manager
Center for Excellence in Indigenous Health
School of Population and Public Health
University of British Columbia
Dr. Janet Smylie
MD, MPH, FCFP
Professor
University of Toronto
Physician & Director
Well Living House
Centre for Urban Health Solutions
Dr. Kathleen Cunniffe
MD
Physician
Emergency Medicine
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
Northern Health
Cindy Elliott
RN, MSN
Program Director
Emergency & Access Services
Providence Health Care
Neil Fowler
Team Leader
Indigenous Health and Wellness Program
St. Paul’s Hospital
Providence Health Care
Scott Harrison
RN, BScN, MA, CCHN(C)
Director
Urban Health & Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Program
Providence Health Care
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Christine Mackie
RN, MA
Director of Operations, SMH
Pediatric & Adult Emergency
Forensic Nursing Services
Quality Improvement
Fraser Health
Dr. Patrick Rowe
MD
Physician of Emergency Medicine
Medical Lead- NHA, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Transfer Services
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
Northern Health
Rita Sweeney
Clinical Nurse Manager
Emergency
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
Northern Health
Laura Wessman
B.Sc., B.ASc., MBA, M.Sc.
Health Service Administrator
Prince George
Northern Health
Lesley Young
RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Emergency Department
Surrey Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health
Cheyanne Stones
MPH
Research Manager
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Patrice Wright
RN, BScN
Site Coordinator- Surrey Memorial Hospital
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Sunny Jiao
BScN, MHA, RN
Site Coordinator- St. Paul’s Hospital
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Allie Slemon
MSN, RN
Site Coordinator- St. Paul’s Hospital
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
Shayna Dolan
MSc
Site Coordinator- University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
School of Nursing
University of British Columbia
