The 3rd annual Trauma and Critical Care (TRACC) Conference brought together over 250 healthcare professionals for a dynamic and inspiring day of education, collaboration, and innovation. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sooke Prestige Oceanfront Resort, TRACC 2025 featured a robust lineup of expert speakers and cutting-edge content focused on advancing trauma care across diverse environments.
The day opened with an energizing talk by Dr. Harvey Hawes—“The Trauma System of the Future: What's Possible?"—setting the tone for a forward-thinking and impactful event. The conference highlight was the keynote address by internationally renowned emergency physician Scott Weingart, whose powerful presentation on “Airways in Trauma" earned a standing ovation.
Presenters included an impressive range of clinicians and educators:
- Adam Greene & Kevin Lambert – BCEHS Flight Paramedics and educators
- Dr. Brent Weatherhead – Pediatric Orthopedic Pitfalls and Pearls
- Dr. Ava Butler – Rural Trauma ~ Optimizing Care
- Dr. Nick Withers – Military Trauma Operations
- Dr. Daniel Ovakim – Toxicology in Injured Patients
- Dr. Richard Reid – Decompressive Craniectomy
- Fraser MacKinnon & Brian Lee RN's – Critical Care Transport on Vancouver Island
- Erin Reid RN – Lessons Learned in Pediatric Trauma
- Dr. Bobbi Wiens – From Tent to Trauma Bays
- Dr. Leslie Silver – Peds Airway Trauma Cases
- Panel experts Dr. Hayley Bos, Dr. Al Hayashi, Dr. Alex Mihailovic and Dr. Jeff Bishop - Resuscitative Hysterotomy
- Dr. Vamshi Kotha – High Risk Pulmonary Embolism
- Dr. Rowan Chandler – Recognizing Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Trauma Setting
- Dr's Colin Casault & Adam Thomas – PRO/CON debate on Multimodal Cerebral monitoring
- Dr. Lorne Porayko (with a guest appearance by his wife) – Patterns of Assault related injuries
- Natasha Wilch PT – Critical role of trauma providers in concussion recovery
From front-line providers to specialized consultants, TRACC 2025 offered valuable insights and real-world experiences across the trauma spectrum. The enthusiasm and engagement of attendees reaffirmed the importance of this annual gathering in strengthening the trauma and critical care community here on Vancouver Island. Additionally, TRACC 2025 participants raised $337.00 as a donation towards the Victoria Brain Injury Society who were present at the event.
Sincere thanks to all in attendance—whether as a spectator or a presenter.
We look forward to seeing everyone at TRACC 2026, Dates and location to be announced soon—Stay tuned!