by asupangco | Aug 24, 2026 | News
The Long-Term Care Initiative (LTCI) had a stable and productive year, supported by a growing team of dedicated long-term care physicians. The program expanded from 18 physicians in 2024 to 23 physicians in 2025, now providing care across six Richmond care homes:
- Rosewood Manor
- Fraserview Retirement Community
- Pinegrove Place
- Richmond Lions Manor
- Minoru Residence
- Hamilton Village Care Centre
This growth reflects the successful onboarding of Hamilton Village Care Centre and the recruitment of two new physicians. Each care home is supported by a collaborative team of LTC physicians and dedicated care-home staff committed to delivering high-quality resident care.
Quality Improvement Initiatives for the Long-Term Care Initiative
This year’s work focused on quality improvement projects developed in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health Long-Term Care, including:
- Streamlining physician onboarding by improving pathways for return-of-service physicians to join long-term care without delays.
- Strengthening communication between LTC physicians and care-home operations teams.
- Improving access to clinical information by enabling after-hours PointClickCare access for all LTC physicians, supported by training and tutorial resources.
- Establishing performance measurement frameworks, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluation processes for the Richmond LTCI.
- Sharing successful practices by presenting RDFP recruitment strategies and KPI frameworks with Doctors of BC and other Divisions of Family Practice.
- Enhancing care coordination by encouraging non-LTCI physicians to transfer residents to LTCI physicians or provide clear daytime and after-hours contact information for urgent care needs.
- Expanding physician recruitment efforts by promoting LTC opportunities through RichmondHealthcareJobs.ca, Health Match BC, and Vancouver Coastal Health Physician Careers.
Richmond LTCI Looking Ahead
Through strategic recruitment, collaborative quality improvement initiatives, and strengthened physician support, the LTCI continues to build a sustainable long-term care workforce while improving continuity of care for residents across Richmond’s long-term care homes.
Read more about how we are improving access to quality healthcare in Richmond in our Annual Impact Report.
by asupangco | Jan 8, 2026 | News
Welcoming Dr. Terence Yung to Richmond’s Specialist Community
We are pleased to introduce Dr. Terence Yung, an Internal Medicine Specialist now offering expanded services to our Richmond community. With over eight years of experience and fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin, Dr. Yung specializes in diagnosing complex multi-system disorders, managing chronic conditions like heart failure and type 2 diabetes, and investigating abnormal lab or imaging findings.
We invite you to connect with Dr. Yung via Pathways for a detailed list of services offered and clinical scope. To refer a patient or learn more about his practice, please contact his office directly.
Interested in Practicing in Richmond? Let’s Collaborate
Richmond is home to a highly engaged and collaborative primary care community. We welcome specialists who are interested in working alongside Richmond’s passionate family physicians to strengthen care pathways, improve access, and deliver better outcomes for patients.
by asupangco | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Welcoming New Internal Medicine Doctor in Richmond
The Richmond Division of Family Practice is pleased to welcome Dr. Moustafa Imran Hazin, an experienced internist now offering internal medicine services in Richmond. Dr. Hazin joining Richmond further expands the community’s ability to service more patients in special cases.
Dr. Hazin is a board-certified internist and Co-Chief Medical Officer at St. Vincent DePaul Medical Center in Phoenix, where he has led multidisciplinary teams in delivering comprehensive care to underserved populations. He also serves as a Professor of Internal Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, where he is recognized for his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
With extensive clinical and academic experience, Dr. Hazin’s areas of expertise include general internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, pre-operative assessments, respirology, adult sleep disorders, and thromboembolic disease.
An award-winning educator and respected researcher, Dr. Hazin has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his findings at major medical conferences. His scholarly work explores topics such as cultural competence in medicine, quality improvement, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes.
Family physicians in Richmond seeking internal medicine consultation or collaborative patient management are encouraged to contact Terra Nova Brighouse Clinic at 604-273-2502 to refer patients to Dr. Hazin.
by asupangco | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Good news for the community: a new Richmond Endocrinologist is available for referrals!
RDFP is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sewon Bann, MD, FRCPC, to the Richmond healthcare community. As a newly practicing Endocrinologist who recently completed his fellowship at UBC, Dr. Bann brings advanced expertise and a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care. He is now accepting referrals for a wide range of endocrine conditions, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, and transgender and gender-affirming care.
Comprehensive, Patient-Centered Endocrine Care in Richmond
Dr. Sewon Bann brings a holistic and individualized approach to endocrine care in Richmond, focusing on supporting patients’ overall health and well-being. With a commitment to evidence-based practice and compassionate guidance, he works closely with patients to navigate complex endocrine conditions and optimize long-term outcomes. His integration into the Richmond healthcare community strengthens access to specialized care while fostering continuity and personalized support.
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Referral Acceptance: Now seeing patients for a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:
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Care Approach: Evidence-based, comprehensive, and patient-centered.
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Language & Access: Fluent in Korean; offers both in-person and virtual consultations.
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Patient Eligibility: Adult patients aged 18+.
If your patient is looking for an Endocrinologist in Richmond, review Dr. Bann’s full list of accepted and unaccepted referral criteria here or check his profile on Pathways online.
Growing Richmond Healthcare
Dr. Bann’s arrival strengthens the growing network of specialists dedicated to improving access and quality of care in Richmond healthcare. To learn more about current opportunities and join our vibrant community of physicians, visit our RDFP Healthcare Jobs page to explore open positions and ways to get involved.
