Patients won’t tell you if they’ve experienced bias, when rapport is damaged, often you’ll never hear from your patient again. Studies have shown that all physicians and nurses have implicit bias. As the movement of practicing conscious medicine is growing rapidly, more evidence is showing that there is a significant correlation between the level of (more...)
Approximately 36% of American adults and 60% of Canadian adults have low health literacy. Research has found that patients with low health literacy are less likely to follow treatment plans and are 1.5 to three times more likely to experience poor health outcomes. In this talk, we will be addressing the impact that health literacy (more...)
The Lab Testing Series is a new high-quality, evidence-informed webinar series designed to improve patient care by helping practitioners recognize clinical presentations, select appropriate tests, establish baselines, interpret lab tests, monitor treatment progress, explain test results, and further clinical hypotheses. This foundational session focuses on core testing and specifically the application of men's health testing (more...)
Naturopathic Doctors deal with many grey areas of medicine in supporting chronic illness and the challenges being in a supportive role. One of those areas is mental health support, of which lifestyle counselling is a key component to practice. With the advent of the pandemic, naturopathic doctors are playing key roles in supporting healing from (more...)
Course Description Office medical emergencies can come in many forms, and require basic but focused assessment and response for optimum output. Having managed emergency situations in hospitals, clinics and having taught emergency medicine for many years, Dr. Paul Anderson will get right to the main points physicians need in such situations. After years of troubleshooting (more...)
The Bowen Therapy: Healing Accelerator Program is open to all student who while learning the physical therapy also wants to experience first hand its healing benefits. Designed to give you a ‘taste’ of Bowen, this workshop can be easily integrated into your practice giving you the skills to change the way you practice. Learning Objectives (more...)
Join us October 2, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm Pacific time for a final ANM 2025 tech check. Test your system, set-up and get a quick overview of the Gatherly platform. The team will be there to answer questions.
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For NDs wishing to access the LearningHub, the work-around when creating an account is to select the account type as “Affiliate” (e.g., those without a direct BC Health Authority Employee ID).
Current enrollment as a student in a healthcare related discipline in BC. Please select the Health Authority you expect your first practicum to be with. If you need to change the Health Authority at any time, please contact LearningHubAdmin.
Employees under an organization in partnership/affiliated with a BC Health Authority. Includes contractors and those without a direct BC Health Authority Employee ID.
Medical Staff (i.e. physicians, dentists, midwives) working within a BC Health Authority.
If you are a Medical Staff with a direct Health Authority Employee ID, please register with an Employee Account.
Providing volunteer services in a healthcare setting in BC.
Join colleagues for a casual post day one ANM gathering with light nibbles and good conversation. These happy hour events are a relaxed opportunity to connect, share insights from the day, and enjoy time together in person.
When: October 4th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where:
Nomination packages should include a minimum of two and no more than five letters of support from peers or other stakeholders, clearly demonstrating how the nominee meets the award criteria. Letters should clearly demonstrate how the nominee not only meets the criteria for the award, but how they have consistently gone above and beyond in order to meet the criteria.
In rural or remote areas where obtaining letters from colleagues is difficult, letters from other healthcare team members or community stakeholders may be substituted, with an explanation provided.
Type of Insurance
Typical Uses
Who chooses how the money is spent?
When does it pay out?
How does it
pay out?
Can I hold it corporately?
Life Insurance
You + your beneficiaries
Upon death. Depending on your policy, you may be able to withdraw money while alive as well.
Tax-free lump sum
Tax preferred if you make a withdrawal while alive.
Yes
Mortgage Insurance
You (if you get it individually and not through the bank)
Upon death.
Tax-free lump sum
Yes
Critical Illness Insurance
*how you spend the money is up to you
You
Upon diagnosis of a covered condition such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, MS
*many policies have around 25 covered conditions but each policy is different
Tax-free lump sum
Yes
Disability Insurance
*how you spend the money is up to you
You
If you cannot work due to injury or illness.
Plans can have different waiting periods before the benefit is payable. 90 days is common.
Monthly to you personally
Yes
Business Overhead Insurance
Paid as a reimbursement for business expenses
If you cannot work due to injury or illness.
Plans can have different waiting periods before the benefit is payable. 30 days is common.
Monthly to your corporation as a reimbursement for corp. expenses.
Yes
Saskia Karlen is a third-generation insurance broker specializing in life and health insurance, financial planning, and employee benefits. With a BA from the University of British Columbia, Saskia transitioned from a successful career in marketing to the insurance and financial services industry. She provides personalized insurance solutions and financial planning strategies to individuals and businesses, helping them achieve long-term financial security.
Saskia is highly regarded for her expertise in insurance solutions and has been a key provider of life and health insurance services. She has a deep understanding of the financial needs of both individuals and businesses and uses her extensive knowledge to ensure clients are well-protected.
Sindy Billan is the founder of SB Wealth Solutions and has been an investment and insurance advisor since 2003. Licensed in BC for the sale of investments, life, and health insurance products, Sindy brings a unique, holistic approach to financial advising, incorporating considerations of health, wealth, and work-life balance. She is dedicated to helping families and business owners prepare for their financial futures with strategic solutions tailored to their individual needs.
Sindy is passionate about educating her clients and has presented at numerous seminars and workshops for both business owners and medical professionals. She has sponsored booths at BCND’s Advancing Naturopathic Medicine & Northwest Naturopathic Physician Convention (NWNPC) since 2011. Outside of her professional life, Sindy enjoys golf, spending time with her grandkids at Granville Island, and cooking for her family
“I’ve been seeing an ND for over 20 years. My ND listens and we spend time focusing on my questions and what matters to me. I see it as a true partnership.”
“My ND helped me get through some rough health challenges when I was experiencing menopause. Nothing I did helped, but my ND listened, helped me balance my hormones, and got me through it.”
“I’ve had health problems since I was a kid. Asthma, digestive issues and a host of other things. My ND has helped me manage all my conditions and has gotten me healthier.”
“My ND makes me feel empowered. I participate in my health decisions and feel like I’m an equal partner in my care.”
“My ND didn’t just focus on my symptoms and instead focused on treating my problem.”
BCND is pleased to share a professional development opportunity through the Indigenous Relations Academy, which is generously offering naturopathic doctors a 20% discount on two of their most valued online training courses.
BCND thanks the Indigenous Relations Academy for making this offer available to naturopathic doctors committed to advancing cultural safety and humility in their practices.
