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For almost three years now, Disability Management, now known as WorkAbility, has been redefining its work in support of staff who need assistance returning to work. “It was like peeling an onion,” says Chris Back, manager of WorkAbility. “Disability management is a complicated process. As we examined the flow of our work we would uncover […]

Three VCH researchers have been named as Canada Research Chairs for their respective work in spinal cord injury (SCI), exercise and cognitive decline in aging populations, and Alzheimer’s disease. Canada Research Chairs are nominated by universities across the country and the award is given to outstanding researchers who are recognized as world leaders in their fields…

Communicating an organization’s strategy is important, but does it have to be so darned boring? Enter the new 6-minute True North video. It’s part of a communication effort that will be rolling out across VCH in the coming weeks and months.

The pain management landscape has changed dramatically in recent years and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. A paradigm shift is underway as the difference, and the link, between acute and chronic pain become more clearly understood. There is a growing recognition of the scope and severity of persistent pain, as well as the […]

As of Sept 1, 2013 all Health Authority employees who work in positions that have the terms “Social Worker”, “Registered Social Worker” or “Registered Clinical Social Worker” in their job titles or who use these titles to identify themselves to the public, will need to be registered with the BC College of Social Workers.

Did you get your flu shot from your family physician, at a pharmacy or in a public health clinic? You need to call the Flu Shot Reporting Line at 1-855-358-3580.

Health Shared Services BC’s 2011/12 annual report is now available on the HSSBC website. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about HSSBC, here is your opportunity.

Many men survive prostate cancer, but thousands of others — whose cancer spreads — inevitably develop resistance to even the most promising treatments, leaving them with few medical options and a dwindling span of life.

Now, armed with a new $10 million grant, a multi-centre “dream team’’ of scientists is embarking on a groundbreaking undertaking into personalized medicine…

Respiratory therapists assess, monitor, and treat people with respiratory and cardio-respiratory disorders. In Richmond, you’ll find RTs working in the hospital and in the community.