Queen presents Vancouver Island doctor with award for global drowning prevention

Queen Elizabeth II and Clive Holland, deputy commonwealth president of the Royal Life Saving Society, top left, virtually present Dr.

He has also served as an advisor to the World Health Organization’s global report on drowning and for the United Nations.

Beerman helped to establish the UBC family practice residency program in Nanaimo, which serves as an apprenticeship for new doctors.

There is a lack of family doctors in Nanaimo despite the residency program, and Beerman said the issue is complex.

Steve Beerman, top right, with the King Edward VII Cup for his drowning-prevention work.

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