April 5, 2013
New mom speechless after kind strangers help replace $300 stolen from her hospital room
The Province
A new mom who was robbed at Lions Gate Hospital is grateful after strangers made donations to replace the stolen money.
New mom’s wallet stolen at Lions Gate Hospital
North Shore News
The mother of a premature baby who had her wallet stolen is overwhelmed by the community support.
Want to start an underground restaurant in Vancouver? Think twice, authorities say
Georgia Straight
Officials with VCH and the City of Vancouver are warning the public about underground restaurants. With quote from VCH spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo.
Living with the enemy
Vancouver Sun
A young musician and a veteran radio personality talk about their battles with depression. Part of series initiated by the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.
Hospital board approves $2.6M budget, holds taxes
Coast Reporter
The Sunshine Coast Regional Hospital District board has approved a $2.6-million budget for 2013. VCH is covering 60 per cent of new project spending – this includes upgrades to St. Mary’s Hospital.
Big Pharma venture firms pitch in to $18M round for Phase 2 anti-inflammatory drug developer
MedCity News
Vancouver company Aquinox Pharmaceuticals has received $18 million to develop anti-inflammatory drugs. Aquinox was founded on research funded by VCHRI, UBC and the BC Cancer Agency.
April 4, 2013
Cash pours in for new mom robbed of $300 in hospital
The Province
Countless strangers have given money to a new mom who had $300 stolen from her room at Lions Gate Hospital.
Options for medical scans increase
Peak Online
Powell River residents have access to a new mobile MRI, allowing them to receive scans without having to travel to larger centres.
SFU to recognize 10 with honorary degrees
Burnaby Newsleader
SFU is presenting honorary degrees to 10 people this spring, including Dr. John Webb of St. Paul’s Hospital.
Heroic woman donates kidney to stranger
CTV News
A local woman has donated a kidney to a complete stranger. With quotes from Dr. Jean Shapiro of VGH.
April 3, 2013
Hi-Tech Heart
CTV Vancouver
As part of a series on health care innovation, Dr Anson Cheung explains the high tech evolution of ventricular assist device (VAD) technology. The SPH cardiac surgeon established the first VAD program in Western Canada.
Police look for man who allegedly stole a patient’s wallet at Lions Gate
Global News
RCMP are hoping the public will recognize a man who allegedly stole from a new mother at Lions Gate Hospital.
Mom’s wallet stolen while feeding newborn in maternity ward
CTV News
Mounties are hoping that released hospital surveillance footage will help catch a man responsible for stealing a new mom’s wallet.
Pill camera provides an alternative to colonoscopy
Vancouver Sun
Doctors including St. Paul’s Dr. Robert Enns are offering an innovative technology as an option for screening for colon cancer.
Liver disease poses ‘major problem’
Vancouver Sun
Dr. Eric Yoshida of VGH says more resources need to be dedicated the awareness and prevention of liver disease.
Status quo on mental health unacceptable
Vancouver Courier – Letter
In support of an article on the urgency of a new mental health centre at VGH, a reader says the government needs to strengthen the mental health system.
Red tape nearly spelled entrepreneur’s end
Vancouver Sun
A local entrepreneur has started a service that provides non-emergency transportation for patients.
April 2, 2013
Heartless thief steals $300 from new mom’s wallet at Lions Gate Hospital
The Province
A man stole a new mom’s wallet at Lions Gate Hospital on Monday.
Suspect caught on camera after stealing new mother’s wallet from North Vancouver hospital
Vancouver Sun
RCMP are looking for a man who stole a new mother’s wallet at Lions Gate Hospital.
Hospital parking pain
CBC Marketplace
Marketplace investigates the costs of parking at Canadian hospitals and where the money is going.
Hospital parking rates a ‘tax’ on sick Canadians
CBC News
Rising parking rates at hospitals are affecting patients in negative ways.
B.C. spends $1.5M on AIDS-style research to battle hepatitis
Vancouver Sun (source: CP, also appeared in The Province)
The B.C. government is using the expertise of the B.C. Centre for HIV/AIDS to fight hepatitis.
Health care isn’t all bad
Coast Reporter – Opinion
The story about the Roberts Creek man who was bitten by a snake is a rare good-news story about the health care system.
First impression was mind boggling
Coast Reporter – Letter
A reader gave a “tip of the hat” to staff and volunteers who were a part of the St. Mary’s Hospital expansion opening on March 20.
Grant to help those with mental health/addiction issues
Coast Reporter
VCH will be involved with a project that will bring more mental health, addiction and wellness services to Sechelt.
Creek man survives deadly viper bite
Coast Reporter
A Roberts Creek man is grateful after the healthcare system saved his life.
Radicals claim responsibility for boutique attack
North Shore News
A radical animal rights group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a reality show cast member’s clothing boutique. The boutique is also the site of a catering business which was closed by VCH until inspection
Downtown Eastside beehive is buzzing about hope, redemption
Vancouver Sun
Hives for Humanity is teaching Insite clients about hope and redemption.
Provincial health organization staff dominates highest-paid list
Vancouver Sun
Four of the five highest-paid health authority employees work for the Provincial Health Services Authority.