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January 4, 2017

Top VCH News stories from 2016

Communications & Public Affairs tracks how many times each VCH News article is viewed. We use this information to plan articles and choose topics to feature. Most articles are viewed by VCH employees and physicians, but VCH News articles sometimes catch the attention of the public–usually via someone sharing it on social media–and receive a large number of views that way.

Below is a list of the top 10 VCH News articles from 2016. The most viewed article of 2016 received about half its views via social media.

  1. Pemberton Health Centre staff pull out all the stops for ‘miracle’ patient (Nov. 24, 2016 – 15,505 views)

I’m not a religious person, but this was kind of like a miracle. I really don’t know how else to describe it.

2. C-difficile dog ready to make a difference at VGH (July 7, 2016 – 6,347 views)

Angus, a two-year old English springer spaniel, is a detection dog like no other.

3. It’s been a humbling experience (Aug. 24, 2016 – 6,253 views)

We’ll consider granting just about any wish, but to date all wishes have been quite modest.

4. Nurse capitalizes on rural training opportunity and ends up loving life in Bella Bella (Nov. 2, 2016 – 5,069 views)

I was blown away by the beauty of the island and the warmth of the people.

5. And the awards go to… (May 19, 2016 – 4,723 views)

Congratulations everyone, for your outstanding commitment to quality, innovation, and patient- and family-centred care.

6. Celebrating 15 years of care (Nov. 15, 2016 – 4,623 views)

We’re celebrating 15 years of progress, passion and patient-focused care by featuring some of the incredible staff who have been with us since the beginning.

7. Home is where the heart is for Bella Bella’s Gary Housty (Jan. 20, 2016 – 4,424 views)

The job is rewarding, challenging, and offers learning opportunities on a day-to-day basis.

8. VIDEO: Holiday greetings from Mary Ackenhusen and the Senior Executive Team (Dec. 15, 2016 – 3,919 views)

2016 is a particularly special year for VCH as we turn 15 years old on Dec. 12.

9. Tag… you’re it! Enter to win (Aug. 11, 2016 – 3,757 views)

Send us a photo of you, or you and your work friends, and we’ll enter you into the contest.

10. Pink shirt design team winners announced (Jan. 27, 2016 – 3,755 views)

Respect means…valuing perspectives, addressing conflict, reaching out, listening, being aware, inclusion, communication , recognition, kindness and empathy.

Fun facts

  • The proportion of mobile users on VCHnews.ca doubled going from 16% in 2015 to 32% in 2016.
  • Overall traffic on the site increased by 12% from 2015.

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