Coastal News

Smoking bylaws a hot topic on the Sunshine Coast this summer!

Response to a survey looking at smoking bylaws on the Coast is exceeding expectations. Make sure you fill yours out before the end of September!

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Get golf tourney tickets now before sold out

Tickets are almost sold out for St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising golf tournament Saturday, September 7 at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club.

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Journey of recovery

Residents, family members and community are invited to “Sumac Day” on September 13th, 2013. Experience the vibrancy of the people and culture that make up Sumac Place.

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Long-time Lions Gate Hospital Foundation supporter Rosemarie Block went out of her way to buy and donate teddy bears to LGH Emergency for kids in distress.

Teddy bear donation to bring comfort to kids

Long-time Lions Gate Hospital Foundation supporter Rosemarie Block knows well the value of a good teddy bear in a child’s time of need.

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Grateful Powell River patient thanks PRGH staff member

A new Powell River resident took the time to thank a PRGH staff member for her care.

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Giving residents a better view

Over three weeks this past spring, Sechelt artist Dean Schutz worked on detailed murals in the Gardenview Dementia unit of the facility, painting clear, windowed ocean views and a life-sized book case filled with realistic green plants and more than 130 volumes of books.

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Resources help LGH staff and patients breathe a little easier

North Shore residents with COPD have a lot support and education available to manage their chronic disease.

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New patient food services director for Lions Gate Hospital and Evergreen House

Chelsea Bruce has been promoted to manage food services at Lions Gate Hospital. She began transitioning effective June 17th, 2013.

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Clinical Mobile Equipment Cleaning Coming to LGH!

The Mobile Equipment Cleaning & Distribution (MECD) Program is nearing the July 15th implementation date at Lions Gate Hospital.

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The big picture of health

A new clinic on the North Shore helps vulnerable people tackle a range of problems.

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