Media stories for October 18, 2012

Why can’t we know what’s in Grandma’s hospital meal?
The Tyee – Second installment in a three-part series
The author claims that information about ingredients and food sources that other hospitals handed over readily was refused by both Sodexo and VCH. VCH spokesperson’s Anna Marie D’Angelo and Gavin Wilson are quoted.

Thirty people too violent for Vancouver detox
Vancouver Courier
Bad behaviour is the reason for the ban, said VCH spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo.

A shot of prevention
Powell River Peak
With flu season just around the corner, health officials have announced a variety of clinics and other ways for Powell River residents to receive a flu shot. Dr. Paul Martiquet is quoted.

Free teleworkshop gives Chilliwack families reason to hope
Chilliwack Times
Families can get the latest information, without even leaving their homes, thanks to an Update on Dementia Research tele-workshop being offered on Thursday, Oct. 25 by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of BC. VCH geriatrician Dr. Philip Lee is quoted.