May 2, 2017

Deadly fight between two patients at UBC care home, IHIT called in

Two separate reviews are underway after an elderly man died at a care home at UBC late last month. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, VCH spokeswoman.

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May 1, 2017

Baker voices concern about drug-injection clinics

Boston considers Supervised Injection Sites. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, VCH spokesperson.

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May 1, 2017

City of Vancouver addresses issue of raw sewage in False Creek

Mobile sewage pump-out services in False Creek is proposed due to rogue liveaboard or transient boaters who dump their raw sewage in False Creek.

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April 30, 2017

A marvel of medicine near to Canada’s heart

In a series on discoveries that changed the world, Vancouver cardiologist, Dr. Matthew Bennett is featured for using the most futuristic pacemakers at VGH.

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April 29, 2017

Medical Assistance in Dying Still Working Out Kinks

Medical Assistance in Dying may not be accepted by all, but it is a reality that exists in our world that could still use some adjustments and changes moving forward. Emeritus Clinical Professor of Medicine at UBC, Dr. John Shepherd, was a keynote speaker on the issue at the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care Conference Friday.

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April 29, 2017

‘It is important that communities speak to those of us who are at risk’ The Fentanyl crisis in Canada

Dr Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Officer at VCH hopes the Federal Government will support the type of treatment taking place on the Crosstown Clinic

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April 28, 2017

It’s time to stop opioid prohibition and start regulation

Thomas Kerr, lead researcher for B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS believes access to newer injectable opioid-assisted treatments must be increased dramatically, especially in light of the overdose deaths occurring each day throughout Canada.

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April 28, 2017

A failed B.C. emergency response, and the dying continues

Writer calls the response to overdose crisis a failure and blames lack of political leadership and necessary decisions. Mention of Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

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May 1, 2017

Patient killed at UBC Hospital residential home by another patient

Police are investigating a homicide at Purdy Pavilion residential home, after a patient died. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, VCH spokesperson.

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B.C. election 2017: Non-resident patients skip out on $75 million in hospital bills

Non-resident patients have stuck B.C. health authorities with $75 million in unpaid hospital and ambulance bills. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, VCH spokeswoman.

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