July 5, 2013
Art therapy program cuts endanger mental health, say patients
CBC TV
Clay Adams, Vice-president Communications and Public Affairs, comments on behalf of VCH.
VGH wins prize for light therapy infection control
CBC news
VGH teams wins international award for infection control research. The nasal photodisinfection process helps reduce post-surgical infections.
‘Harm reduction’ is starting to pay dividends
The Progress
Study shows that harm reduction is decreasing illicit drug use in Vancouver.
Closure of mental health program is costly folly
Vancouver Sun
A letter to the editor critical of the closure of the Art Studios.
Transit investments lead to healthier people
Health Canal
A report from UBC, and funded by VCH and TransLink, shows that transportation and health are closely linked and recommends that health outcome be considered in transportation planning
TransLink explores car alternatives
24 hrs Vancouver
TransLink re-evaluates long-term strategy to discourage unnecessary car trips. This change is based on a report by UBC and funded by VCH and TransLink.
July 4, 2013
Kitsilano’s Pine Street Clinic taught important lessons
Georgia Straight
The Pine Street Clinic broke new ground in providing care in Vancouver. With quotes from Dr. John Blatherwick, former chief medical officer for VCH.
Short-term solution found for helipad
Whistler Question
VCH has found a short-term solution for keeping the Whistler Health Care Centre’s helipad operational after Transport Canada again threatened to shut it down.
Vancouver chosen to host 2015 AIDS conference
CBC
Vancouver was chosen to host the 2015 International AIDS Society conference, which will bring 6,000 HIV and AIDS experts to the city for four days.
Data protection needs updating
Times Colonist – Editorial
The privacy commissioner’s inquiry into data breaches in the B.C. Health Ministry is a sobering reminder that technology is outrunning our efforts to protect personal information.
July 3, 2013
Short-term solution keeps Whistler Health Care Centre helipad open for summer
Pique Magazine
A short-term plan has been reached that will allow the Whistler Health Care Centre’s helipad to remain open until the fall. With quotes from Clay Adams, vice-president of communications and public affairs at VCH.
Program helps students fulfill goals
Peak Online
VCH has partnered with Vancouver Island University to give students valuable health care experience.
Anti-smoking crusader honoured
Richmond News
An 87-year-old war veteran recently gave a donation to VCH’s Richmond Hospital.
Survey helps to answer questions
Coast Reporter – Opinion
Coastal medical health officer Dr. Paul Martiquet says VCH’s My Health My Community online survey will help individuals and communities become healthier.
Sick kids deserve made-in-B.C. care
The Province–Editorial
A large number of B.C. children in need of transplants have to go to Edmonton for care.
A vegan friendly hospital
Common Ground – Column
UBC Hospital and VGH have an impressive selection of healthy food in their cafeterias and outlets.
July 2, 2013
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 3 cases of measles
News 1130
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 3 cases of measles in the VCH region. All cases involve adults and are linked to one another.
Measles case detected in Vancouver, Bellingham
CBC news
BCCDC says three cases of measles have been reported on Bowen Island and the North Shore. The Whatcom County Health Department says an infected person visited Costco and Bellis Fair Mall on June 22. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer at VCH.
Lauren still waiting for her bone marrow transplant
Courier Islander
A Vancouver Island resident with a rare orphan disease is hoping a bone marrow transplant from Dr. John Sheppard at VGH will help
Skin cancer risk flares up with summer heat
Metro News
Skin cancer is a serious concern as people spend more time outside in the summer weather, even for Vancouver residents. With quotes from Dr. Harvey Lui, head of the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at UBC.
Greater Vancouver residents urged to beat the heat on Canada Day weekend
Chilliwack Progress
Vancouver Coastal Health gives warning about hot weather and tips on how to stay safe as the temperature rises.