The University of British Columbia (UBC) has inaugurated British Columbia’s pioneering team-based teaching clinic at the newly unveiled MacIsaac Health Building. Thanks to a generous $40 million donation from Matthew and Natalie MacIsaac, the clinic stands as a groundbreaking healthcare and educational facility.
This innovative clinic, now open for patients, aims to provide primary care services for a significant number of individuals, catering to up to 4,450 people. It brings together a diverse group of health professionals and students from nine different disciplines to offer care while simultaneously enhancing their knowledge and skills.
The MacIsaac family’s extraordinary contribution marks the largest donation ever received by a Canadian school of nursing. In addition to the clinic, this gift bolsters nursing education, research, and clinical training, shaping the future of healthcare in British Columbia.
Expressing gratitude for the MacIsaac family’s transformative gift, UBC President Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon emphasized the institution’s commitment to advancing health education, research, and patient care. The team-based care approach at the clinic integrates various healthcare experts such as dietitians, family physicians, pharmacists, and more to provide comprehensive and collaborative patient care.
Supported by provincial funding, the MacIsaac Health Building is set to serve as a testing ground for innovative care and education models that can potentially revolutionize healthcare delivery throughout British Columbia. Dr. Julie Tipping, the program director of the clinic and an assistant professor at the MacIsaac School of Nursing, highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in delivering holistic care to patients with complex health needs.
