Steve Vander Wal

Public affairs and strategic comms professional, political dabbler, transit advocate, tech fan, dadx2

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

If I had to pay one penny for every time I’d refreshed my feed I would owe $1 million since Friday. #bcpol

[eric denhoff @EDenhoff]

Next week the longest serving Deputy Minister of Health in any modern provincial or federal public service, Stephen Brown, retires after serving in the position for 11 years at the BC Ministry of Health! An extraordinary accomplishment across a tumultuous period of health challenges. #cdnpoli

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

The BC NDP and BC Conservatives were left in a near deadlock following the vote count Saturday night with results still being too close to call.

Join Santis Health on Wednesday, October 23 at 11 a.m. PDT to unpack the results and discuss implications for health policy.

Register here: https://t.co/LXvdKXXfby

#BCElection #BCHealth #BCPoli

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

New webinar alert 🚨

Join @steveveedub, @TerryLake19 and @Rob_Fleming on October 23 as we recap the 2024 #BCElection and what’s next for health.

Save your spot now ⬇️
https://t.co/LXvdKXWHm0

Until then, you can follow all B.C. election updates and more at: https://t.co/nVPp3PHP2l

#BCVotes #BCPoli #BCHealth

[BC Trade+Investment @BCTradeInvest]

Amgen, a company working in immunology and biochemistry, recently opened a 4,500 square foot research lab in Burnaby. Read the story: https://t.co/kA4GItQ70T @AmgenCanadaGM

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

Last night, Santis celebrated our inaugural Western Canada Soirée in Vancouver!

Thank you to those who joined us for an incredible evening of connection within the health and life sciences community.

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

I am looking forward to attending this @bccareproviders Care to Chat session focused on improved transitions in care for older adults. This event takes place April 18th at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. Register now: https://t.co/hJZEOWmIg2

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Very pleased to hear U.S. Ambassador David Cohen and Minister Brenda Bailey speak about the opportunities for Cascadia cross-border collaboration in life sciences and other sectors. And a great panel of experts who built on that discussion #santishealth #gvbot #lifesciencesbc

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Honoured to participate in @CHSPR ‘s annual conference yesterday. We heard a number of informative and interesting presentationsabout national pharmacare. Great to have my colleagues Marcel and Pia there #chspr2024 @SantisHealth

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

Santis was proud to sponsor the 2024 @CHSPR Conference in Vancouver, discussing the future of pharmacare in Canada.

A big thank you to all attendees for the engaging presentations and meaningful conversations!

#CHSPR2024

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Happy to support my friend James and know he’ll make an outstanding MLA.

[James Mitchell @JMitchellNVAN]

I'm deeply honoured to be selected as the BC United Candidate for North Vancouver-Seymour. As a lifelong resident of North Vancouver, I am humbled to have the opportunity to represent my community at a pivotal moment in our province. #bcpoli #northvancouver

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

At the @BoardofTrade event with @Dave_Eby to hear highlights about Budget 2024. Lots of investments in health to continue to grow capacity and ensure quality care #gvbot #bcpoli @SantisHealth

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Learned a lot about dementia care and cultivating compassionate communities today at #caretochat hosted by @BCCareProviders + @TerryLake19 @SantisHealth

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

Canada has the incredible opportunity to eradicate cervical cancer, but we lag behind other countries.

During #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re proud to partner with @BDinCanada to host a conversation exploring the tangible steps policymakers, clinicians and health systems can take to progress the goal of eradicating cervical cancer in our lifetime.

Register now https://t.co/7A8Ig1rcpt

[Brenda Bailey @BrendaBaileyBC]

🔬🧪 Big news for BC’s #LifeScience sector as @Amgen announces the completion of their state-of-the-art Canadian research laboratory expansion in Burnaby. Creating new jobs for British Columbians to discover & develop pioneering medical treatments.
https://t.co/wLLZtqy0Tg

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

On behalf of the team at Santis Health, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful, healthy and restful holiday season filled with moments of gratitude and connection.

Happy Holidays!

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

I’m not saying the world’s going to hell in a hand basket but I recently heard two teenagers say that “big weather is trying to gaslight us” because it was raining when their phone’s weather app said it was supposed to be clear.

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Excited to welcome Vesna Sertic to Santis Health who joins us from the office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. I know she'll provide expert counsel to our clients during this important period of change and restructuring within the Alberta health system.
https://t.co/pJjL8earQ7

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Very interesting discussion at the health forum organized by the Globe and Mail and the Canadian Medical Association looking at the opportunities and challenges related to private providers in the health care system. @SantisHealth

[Santis Health @SantisHealth]

Santis was proud to be at @GFStrongRRP this morning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rick Hansen's rehabilitation journey and the strides made for disability advocacy with the @RickHansenFdn in Canada.

[Steve Vander Wal @steveveedub]

Happy to attend the #CLEARAlzheimers event tonight in Vancouver to learn more about their efforts to fund scientific research into the cause, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.