Flu shot policy for health-care workers sparks backlash
Globe and Mail
The move by B.C authorities to force more than 100,000 public health-care workers to be vaccinated against influenza, or wear a mask – the first province to do so – has provoked bitter controversy as the Dec. 1 needle deadline nears. VCH spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo is quoted.
The time to rebuild St. Paul’s is now
The Province – Editorial
While hospital and government officials are moving forward with a plan to upgrade St. Paul’s, we would add our voice to those who say we need to pick up the pace.
Blood tests could replace biopsies by 2016
The Province – Heartbeat of the city
Researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Prevention of Organ Failure (PROOF) are working on sophisticated new blood-based biomarker tests that could ultimately do away with the need for biopsies to test for organ failure, replacing them with blood tests. PROOF Centre chief scientific officer Dr. Scott Tebbutt is quoted.
Adjusting to life after prostate cancer
News1130
Dr. Richard Wassersug hopes to introduce survivorship program.
Foundation donates funds for telehealth program
Powell River Peak
Powell River General Hospital Foundation has committed $40,000 to funding a telehealth program, a system that uses video-conferencing technology to help patients and doctors consult with specialists who may reside outside of the community or even outside the province. Lu Wuthrich, manager of acute services at PRGH, is quoted.
Complex care facility receives donation
Powell River Peak
Powell River Health Care Auxiliary has pledged more than $877,000 for much-needed equipment for Willingdon Creek Village, the new complex care facility that is being built to replace the aging Olive Devaud Residence.