Jacqueline Van Hees, MD
About Jacqueline Van Hees, MD
Jacqueline Van Hees, MD, serves as the Medical Director of Emergency Physicians at Cornwall Community Hospital, a position she has held since 2010. With a background in medicine and biochemistry, she focuses on integrating functional medicine within government-funded healthcare and advocates for improvements in universal healthcare access.
Work at Cornwall Community Hospital
Jacqueline Van Hees, MD, has served as the Medical Director of Emergency Physicians at Cornwall Community Hospital since 2010. In this role, she oversees the emergency department operations, ensuring quality care for patients. Dr. Van Hees has a long-standing association with the hospital, having worked as an Emergency Physician since 1991 and previously held the position of Chief of Emergency from 2000 to 2008. Her extensive experience at the hospital spans over three decades, highlighting her commitment to emergency medicine and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Van Hees obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Toronto, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. Prior to that, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McGill University, studying from 1981 to 1983. She furthered her medical education at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, completing a Transform Certificate in Stress Management and Resiliency Training in 2016. Additionally, she achieved her Fellowship from the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Emergency Medicine in 2010 and holds a CCFP(EM) designation, obtained in 1999.
Current Role at Flöka
Since 2018, Dr. Van Hees has been working as a Medical Advisor at Flöka. In this capacity, she contributes her medical expertise to the organization, focusing on healthcare initiatives and strategies. Her role at Flöka complements her ongoing work in emergency medicine and reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare practices.
Advocacy and Healthcare Initiatives
Dr. Van Hees advocates for systemic improvement in universal healthcare, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. She actively selects projects that support individuals without access to universal healthcare, demonstrating her commitment to health equity. Her focus includes integrating functional medicine approaches within government-funded healthcare programs, aiming to enhance patient care and access.