MedTalks: Health & Wellness Education Series

MedTalks is a community-health and wellness event series, presented by Sechelt Hospital Foundation in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health. Hosted on the Sunshine Coast, each MedTalk features expert speakers and local resources focused on illness prevention, wellness education and proactive health management. Register for our next talk or explore recordings of past sessions below.

We gratefully acknowledge the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, which has been the founding sponsorship partner since 2017.

Past MedTalks (Recordings)

Explore inspiring and educational conversations with leading medical experts, community health advocates, and wellness specialists. Each MedTalk offers practical insights, local resources, and information to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being – right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Watch full recordings and continue learning at your own pace.

Visit our YouTube channel for all the Med Talks

 

Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis with Dr. Hsein Seow

Palliative Care in Our Community​ with Shari Myhill-Jones & Traci Tripp

Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis Q&A Session Oct 20th, 2025

How Our Emergency Department Treats Strokes on the Coast with CJ Butcher

Seeing Into Your Heart – Medical Imaging at Sechelt Hospital

Genes and Screens

World Happiness Report with John Helliwell

What is Advance Care Planning with Dr. Carmen Goojha

Ethical Considerations of Advance Care Planning & Honouring Wishes with Kim Jameson

Legal Frameworks in Advance Care Planning with Carmen Sombrowski

Advance Care Planning – Questions & Answers

Case Studies in Advance Care Planning with Chloe Delany

Sweet Things – Strategies for Type 2 Diabetics that work for EVERYONE!

Sito Alfonso Salinas – Blessing and Opening Ceremony from “Understanding Trauma”

Understanding Trauma, Healing Collectively with Dr. Rahul Gupta

Skin Cancer Awareness & Prevention – Dr. Christina Scali

Q&A May 2023 – Skin Cancer

Airway Health on the Sunshine Coast with Dr. Pat Camp

Spirometry on the Sunshine Coast with Kala Bennett & Rosemarie Rae

Lung Power & Respiratory Health – Questions & Answers – Sept 25, 2023

Air Quality & Health, A Prevention Approach with Darren Molder

Kelsey Oxley – Medical Imaging Services at Sechelt Hospital

Breast Health – Are You Dense? with Dr. Paula Gordon

Local Skin Cancer Treatments – Dr. Ramin Kholdebarin

Accessing Home Care Services on the Coast, part 1

Accessing Home Care Services on the Coast, part 2

What Does Optimal Breast Screening Look Like? With Dr. Paula Gordon

MedTalks: Mindful Consumption, Alcohol Impacts & Alternatives

What you need to know about vaccine plans on the Sunshine Coast

Women’s Health, Understanding Breast Health & Managing Hormonal Changes

Beyond Burnout – The Healing Power of Hope

Rahul’s MedTalks Meditations

Full Circle! The Impact of Gifts at Sechelt Hospital

COVID 19 – Navigating re-integration – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

COVID 19 – Loneliness and Compassion – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

SURGE PROTECTION: Sunshine Coast COVID Physician Task Force Community Update

COVID 19 – Shame and Compassion – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

COVID 19 – Frustration and Anger – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

COVID 19 – Navigating re-integration (part 2) – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

COVID 19 – Anxiety – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

Managing COVID Emotions – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

COVID 19 – Sadness and Grief – Cultivating our Collective Resilience

Q&A – Home Sweet Home
Medtalks Sept 2019

Johanna Trimble – Is your mom on drugs?
Medtalks Sept 2019

Katy Lieffers – Home Care Realities & Resources on the Sunshine Coast
Medtalks Sept 2019

Dr. John Sloan – Treating Frail Elderly at Home
MedTalks Sept 2019

Dr. Brian Goldman – The Power of Kindness – July 2019
Co-hosted fundraising & kindness promotion event.

Sandra Squires – Prenatal & Newborn Support Services on the Sunshine Coast
Medtalks March 6th

Dr. David Wood – Heart & Stroke Q&A
MedTalks Feb 22nd 2019

Gord Crandlemire – The Road To Regaining My Speech After a Stroke
MedTalks Feb 22 2019

Telehealth & Rehabilitation Services On the Sunshine Coast
Medtalks Feb 22nd 2019

Dr. Jack Newman – Babies, Breastfeeding & Empowering Parents
Medtalks March 6th

Babies and Breastfeeding – Medtalks Q&A
MedTalks March 6th 2019

Dr. Anthony Barale – Self Medication, Cannabis & Pain Management
Medtalks Nov 2018

Cannabis Questions & Answers
Medtalks Nov 2018

Vanessa White – Mental Health Literacy & Feedback from Teens
Medtalks Nov 2018

Victoria Maxwell  – Funny, You Don’t Look Crazy
Medtalks May 2017

Susann Richter – Mental Health & Addictions Resources on the Coast
Medtalks May 2017

Vanessa White “Why Mental Health First Aid?
Medtalks May 2017

 

Torah Kachur – Aging Well
Medtalks Aug 2017

Louise Rolland – Thriving and Surviving
Medtalks Aug 2017

Jody Shaw – Motion is Lotion
Medtalks Aug 2017

Dr. Larry Goldenberg – Men’s Health
Medtalks Nov 2017

Kate Naphtali “Everyone is Pleasure-ABLE”
Medtalks Nov 2017 (PG-18+ content).

Barry Krangle and Craig Moore – Conquering Fear
Medtalks Nov 2017

 

The best medicine is local!