Media stories for January 18, 2013

Flu season ugly as forecast
North Shore News
Vancouver Coastal Health, which oversees the North Shore as well as many communities in B.C., has reported a slight increase in flu cases this season relative to the last few uneventful flu seasons. Medical Health Officer Dr. Brian O’Connor comments.

Are you planning to get a flu shot, or do you have all the antibodies you need?
North Shore News
Street interview question asked of five people.

More nurses would improve LGH care
North Shore  News –Letter to the editor
A former patient takes issue with care provided at the hospital.

Hospice beds definitely needed
Vancouver Courier — Letter to the editor
Vancouver Hospice Society appeals for more resources.

Clarifying the flu boundaries across Metro Vancouver
News 1130
While the recent flu outbreak has been declared a hazard by the Fraser Health Authority that is not the case for Vancouver Coastal Health.  VCH spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo comments.