Docs of Vernon's Podcast

Mar 23 2025 19 ep. 13 mins
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Informative and entertaining, this series introduces you to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who provide your healthcare. Find out about the exciting and innovative programs initiated right here in Vernon. Learn what you can do to help a loved one with addictions or a teen manage their diabetes.  What does a hospitalist do?  What support is available if you are discharged from the hospital without a family doctor? And why is it so difficult to get a family doctor? All this and more!  Don’t miss a single episode!

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Episode Twenty Three- Dr. Hardy

Mar 23 2025 13 mins  
Dr. Hardy – Family Man, Dedicated Oncologist, and Passionate Educator From Saskatoon to Vernon, Dr. Hardy’s journey in medicine has been one of dedication, passion, and impact. After completing medical school, internship, and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Saskatchewan, he and his wife—a nurse—moved to the University of Utah, where he specialized in Hemato

Episode 21- Dr. Corbett

Mar 21 2025 7 mins  
Dr. Emma Corbett: A Passion for People, Community & Care Dr. Emma Corbett has always been driven by a love for people—their stories, their struggles, and their well-being. As a first-year family medicine resident, she brings compassion and curiosity to every patient she meets, striving to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Her journey in medicine began with a Bachel

Episode 19- Dr. Kirkpatrick

Mar 20 2025 18 mins  
Meet Dr. Kirkpatrick, a powerhouse of compassion, knowledge, and deep human connection. As a CCFP-EM trained physician, she’s been serving the Vernon community since 2011—first in the Salmon Arm ER, then at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, and now as a support behind the At-Home Hospice pilot project with the North Okanagan Hospice Society. In our conversation, she shares her wisdom on

Episode 18- Dr. Mantha

Mar 18 2025 13 mins  
🚨 Meet Dr. Mantha! 🚨 She’s a CCFP-trained family physician stepping into exciting new leadership roles at the hospital while continuing her passion for quality improvement, patient-centered care, and sports medicine. 🏥💙 One of the topics she’s most passionate about? The MOST form. This powerful tool helps ensure your medical care aligns with your values and goals—

Episode 17- Dr. Smith

Mar 17 2025 9 mins  
Dr. Jennifer Smith | Physician • Adventurer • Explorer Dr. Jennifer Smith’s journey has been one of passion, exploration, and dedication—both in medicine and in life. After earning a BSc in neuroscience from the University of Alberta, she took time to work and travel before beginning medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada. Her clinical training took her acro

Episode 16- Part 2- Dr. Brierley

Mar 16 2025 6 mins  
Lets hear the rest of the story! Join us for Part 1 and 2 of our interview with Dr. Brierley. Meet Dr. Yann Brierley: pathologist 🧬, compassionate leader ❤️, devoted mentor 👨‍🏫, and steadfast advocate for kindness in medicine 🤝. As Chief of Staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital 🏥 and the driving force behind the "Civility Matters" initiative 🌟, he is dedicated to

Episode 15- Dr. Brierley

Mar 15 2025 11 mins  
Meet Dr. Yann Brierley: pathologist 🧬, compassionate leader ❤️, devoted mentor 👨‍🏫, and steadfast advocate for kindness in medicine 🤝. As Chief of Staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital 🏥 and the driving force behind the "Civility Matters" initiative 🌟, he is dedicated to fostering a culture where respect, collaboration, and humanity shape every interaction and de

Episode fourteen- Dr. Reznikov

Mar 14 2025 8 mins  
👶💙 Meet Dr. Sergei Reznikov, a compassionate pediatrician at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and a proud father to a curious, growing nine-month-old! Since 2021, Dr. Reznikov has been dedicated to caring for the little ones in our community, bringing not just medical expertise but also a heart full of empathy and understanding. As both a doctor and a dad, he knows firsthand the joys

Episode twelve- Dr. Jespersen

Mar 12 2025 13 mins  
📢 Meet Dr. Taylor Jespersen, CCFP – Family Physician and super mom💙 Born and raised in beautiful Vernon, Dr. Jespersen took her passion for medicine all the way to Ireland, studying at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons. After completing her rural family medicine training through UBC in Kelowna, she set down roots and built a fulfilling career in family medicine. For

Episode 11- Dr. Koopmans

Mar 11 2025 15 mins  
👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Koopmans – A Physician, Family Man & Adventurer! From the remote corners of Labrador and Haida Gwaii to the heart of Vernon, Dr. Koopmans has spent years bringing compassionate care to communities across Canada. 🌎❤️ As a Hospitalist & Family Physician, he’s dedicated to making a difference—whether in the hospital, the clinic, or through s