Congratulations to Dr. Jim Christenson who is a co-recipient of the 2018 Providence Health Care Research and Mission Award! The award is in recognition of his leadership and contributions to Providence Health Care as an emergency physician and clinician researcher.
The selection committee noted Jim’s expertise in the resuscitation of patients suffering cardiac arrest, and acknowledged the widespread impact of his research on patient care. Dr. Christenson has served as Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) since 2010. He has also spearheaded the development of a well-connected community of emergency physicians across the province through the BC EM Network, and in doing so has galvanized the DEM faculty to support and facilitate the best care possible in all 108 emergency departments in British Columbia.
Please click here to read more about the award details.