May 8, 2017

Physicians with disabilities often undervalued

Dr. Jessica Dunkley is one of the first deaf doctors in the country and the first hearing-impaired Métis doctor to practise in Canada.

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May 8, 2017

What is a Meniscus Tear Knee Injury

Dr. Jordan Leith, VCHRI surgeon, discusses meniscus tear knee injuries.

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May 8, 2017

Physicians with disabilities often undervalued

Dr. Jessica Dunkley is one of the first deaf doctors in the country and the first hearing-impaired Métis doctor to practise in Canada. Several years ago she filed a human rights complaint against the Health Employers Association of B.C., Providence Health Care and UBC for discrimination based on physical disability.

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May 8, 2017

New application filed for makeover of Vancouver heritage mansion Casa Mia into seniors home

VCH has partnered with The Care Group to convert Casa Mia into a seniors’ home.

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May 5, 2017

Man arrested after ambulance stolen

A man was arrested last night after being shot by police with a bean-bag bullet after a bizarre incident involving an ambulance stolen from outside VGH.

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May 7, 2017

Follow the data, governor: sites for injections work

The Massachusetts Medical Society voted in favor for a state-run supervised drug-injection site pilot program. With quotes from Thomas Kerr, lead researcher for B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS on Vancouver’s Insite.

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April 21, 2017

‘These drugs are killing our kids’: Why teen brains are more vulnerable to fentanyl and opioid addiction

While the young brain is developing it is also more vulnerable to becoming addicted. With quotes from Rashmi Chadha, addictions physician with VCH.

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May 4, 2017

Help quickly at hand for Pemberton and area youth

Youth from Pemberton and Area C to the Lower Lakes and N’Quatqua can now access resources in a new web-based wellness app called Plan-Y created in collaboration with VCH.

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May 4, 2017

Top B.C. Energy Savers Recognized At FortisBC Efficiency In Action Awards

FortisBC recognized 11 B.C. organizations including VCH for their dedication to conserving energy.

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May 4, 2017

Not so fast, Mr. Wilson

“Ironic that Mathew Wilson’s “ad” (April 28, Coast Reporter) is entitled “Seniors’ care project needs celebrating, not name-calling,” then continues to name-call and spread lies about Nicholas Simons slowing down the process.”

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