February 7, 2013
St. Paul’s mental-health boss stands by hospital’s handling of emergency patients
The Province
Dr. Maria Corral of St. Paul’s, says mentally ill patients are never refused care.
Health chief supports safe crack room in city
Vancouver Courier
Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH, says she supports the opening of a facility that allows people to legally smoke crack cocaine.
Registered nurses laid off at Inglewood
RoyalCity Record
Nurses are concerned that recent layoffs at an Inglewood Care Centre will result in a lesser level of care for residents.
Apartment attack suspect charming and funny, friends say
Globe and Mail
Friends of man charged in apartment attack say he is a good guy.
Saferide cuts leave addicts behind: Group
The Province
Vancouver Recovery Club says cuts to VCH’s Saferide program is a mistake. With quotes from Joanne Bezzubetz, executive director of Vancouver Community at VCH.
February 6, 2013
Genetic screening improves lung cancer treatment
Vancouver Sun
Asian women with late-stage lung cancer in Metro Vancouver are now routinely tested for a genetic mutation that can improve their treatment.
St. Paul’s Hospital treated suspect in stabbing spree
News 1130
A man accused in last week’s stabbing spree was treated at St. Paul’s Hospital for mental health issues.
February 5, 2013
Give health more authority
Richmond News
Health authorities, such as VCH, need to address the health and air-quality issues of increased port activities.
Study reveals shortage of general surgeons in B.C.
Vancouver Sun
According to a report from the B.C. Medical Journal, the province needs 74 more general surgeons in order to meet the Canadian average.
Vancouver’s crack kit giveaway to continue
Times Colonist
VCH’s program to distribute crack cocaine smoking kits will continue, thanks to a recommendation from a draft report on the initiative. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, VCH’s chief medical officer.
Cuts to Saferide program may do more harm than good, critics say
The Province
The Vancouver Recovery Club is worried about cuts being made to VCH’s Saferide program. With quotes from Joanne Bezzubetz, executive director of Vancouver Community at VCH.
Mental patients’ behaviour hard to predict, say health officials
Vancouver Sun
Health officials are trying to address the complexities of mental health issues after a former St. Paul’s patient is facing 12 counts of assault. The article mentions a VCH/PHC review of procedures around mental health and substance abuse.
Lions Gate might be the best hospital in B.C.
NorthShore News – Letter
A North Shore News reader sent a letter praising the care she received while at the hospital – in response to a letter criticizing the care at LionsGateHospital.
B.C. plans to improve method of assessing whether people need public guardian
The Province
The B.C. government and the health authorities say they will implement recommendations from a report on adult guardianship.
February 4, 2013
Shelley Fralic: In sickness and in health, a vow is honoured
Vancouver Sun
A kidney transplant helped save a Surrey resident’s life.
Advice given to help vulnerable adults
Coast Reporter
Luncheon brings together community services and groups to address the issue of abused and neglected adults.
Port told its impacts go well beyond terminal gates
Delta Optimist
There is concern in other municipalities over the health impacts of an expanded coal port.
Port in a storm
NorthShore News
Expanded port will affect air quality.
Sunshine Coast mother finds care place for suicidal daughter
The Province
Resources available for suicidal teens.
Killing superbugs at Vancouver hospital – robot style
Globe and Mail
Germ-killing robot helping battle a tough flu season.