Kristen Olsen

Vancouver-based communications professional with a penchant for writing and a proclivity for creativity...

[Kristen Olsen @Wordsmith100]

@toluini You're about to get congratulated on the PHSA social channels at 5:05 p.m. 🥳

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

In a photo taken last spring, Grace Haines expresses gratitude for the intensive care unit team that was critical to her recovery after being hit by a car earlier in the year.

Learn more about #TraumaSurvivorsDay https://t.co/0zHUtH0gVN

#TSBC #acknowledgeatraumasurvivor

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

Ruth, a mountain biker and PHSA employee, fell while cycling at Whistler this summer. Although she was injured, she was grateful for her helmet. Visit the PHSA webpages to read more about Ruth’s story: https://t.co/UlYb6BUIYX
#TraumaSurvivorsDayBC #TSBC #bikesafety

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

Of the 750,000 British Columbians who suffer traumatic injuries each year, 90 per cent are predictable and preventable.
Learn more about #TraumaSurvivorsDay in BC: https://t.co/y6epcfRDve

#TSBC #helmetsafety #cyclingtips #acknowledgeasurvivor

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

In a recent survey, patients who use Zoom to connect with their #healthcare providers rated their virtual health visit over Zoom at 95 out of 100!

Full article with more data & user feedback: https://t.co/ZD5ztf4z5g

#zoomforhealthcare
#virtualhealth
#virtualcare
#bcmhsus

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

“Virtual health has been such a gift to our Northern family. Our awesome kid has eight - and counting - medical specialists, whose services at B.C. Children’s Hospital are more than 2,500 kilometres away from our home,” says Natasha. Read their story: https://t.co/7VOIV7HBsq

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

A new data-driven dashboard analyzed 977 visits completed by 421 patients. It is estimated that virtual health visits saved the participating patients a total of 816 travel hours and $33,585 travel costs over 5,514 km. Full article: https://t.co/09l1gYKUcT
#OfficeofVirtualHealth

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

#DYK during the pandemic 51% of British Columbians essentially “migrated” to virtual care, and the number was higher for older adults (55+) at 54%.

Learn more: https://t.co/r6QqlOYx7m

#DigitalHealthCircle
#ResearchCo
#virtualhealth
#digitalhealth
#OfficeofVirtualHealth

[Natasha Phillips @natasha_siren]

Not having to get on a plane multiple times a year for check ups, which often require a week stay every time, has given us a sense of #normalcy (and time for real vacations) that we haven’t had in over 8 years. /3

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

#DYK that we have a patient helpdesk available for any technical problems you might have during your #virtualhealthvisit ? You can find the contact information in your Zoom or InTouch virtual health visit invitation.
#BChealth #virtualhealth #virtualcare

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

You can absolutely invite a family member or friend to join your #virtualhealthvisit if it is appropriate! Just make sure to introduce them to your #healthcare provider, whether or not they are in view of the camera.
#officeofvirtualhealth #bchealth #virtualcare

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

#DYK that the number of British Columbians who have taken part in #virtualhealthvisits from March 2020 to early January 2021 could fill Rogers Arena more than 45 times? That’s over 855,097 patients! #bchealth #virtualhealth #virtualcare

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

B.C. health organizations want to work with patient partners to create a Virtual Health Citizen Support Desk. We'd like your input! Learn how you can get involved: https://t.co/l2hKEUJ0Yv
#virtualhealth #patientexperience

[Healthy Debate @HealthyDebate]

#digitalhealth is transforming #healthcare during the #COVID19 #pandemic. But we must prioritize #ethical considerations—#privacy, #equity, #accessibility, etc.—when using it.

By @Moe_Akinyemi

https://t.co/x2TJMmobxD

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

“That’s why Virtual Health visits are so well suited to his individual case: it’s just like FaceTiming with his doctor.” Read about Carter’s #virtualhealth experience here: https://t.co/QGPZjAUSFU
#ThinkDigitalHealth

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

#DYK virtual health increases access to #healthcare to those in remote areas? Read how the @BC_EHS Community Paramedicine team uses #virtualhealth to ensure priority patients get the care they need while staying safe at home: https://t.co/3y2tyTFQsQ
#ThinkDigitalHealth

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

Check out our patient resources page before your upcoming #virtualhealth appointment! Find it here: https://t.co/ULdY3CZzN5

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

“This funding from Infoway means British Columbia can maintain the momentum and continue using digital and virtual health tools in response to the immediate needs of our health services and into the future.” - Benoit Morin, PHSA president and CEO https://t.co/hvWjY6LvLG

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

"Knowing that I could call staff anytime when I needed extra support during my day, was so helpful." BC Children's Hospital's Looking Glass Residence, an eating disorder treatment program for 16-24 y.o adapted quickly to #VirtualHealth during #COVID19: https://t.co/884SYza3eP

[Provincial Health Services Authority @PHSAofBC]

From March 23 to May 6, the @BC_EHS Community Paramedicine (CP) team completed almost 4,000 virtual visits. Read more on how the CP team uses #virtualhealth to ensure vulnerable patients get the care they need while staying safe at home: https://t.co/haNdCmmVu4