April 20, 2017

First all-candidates forum draws full house

Candidates discussed their stand on VCH’s decisions to shift long-term care from Shorncliffe and Totem Lodge to a new private, for-profit facility in Sechelt.

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April 19, 2017

Paramedics, police, park board prepare for massive 4/20 event

Emergency department at St. Paul’s Hospital is readying extra coverage of nurses and doctors for 4/20 crowds.

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April 21, 2017

Growing old is risky business in B.C.

Writer argues that due to Liberal legislative and funding decisions, the situation for seniors has only gotten worse.

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April 19, 2017

How Neuroplasticity Gives You The Power to Shape the Brain You W

In a research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd, researcher at VCHRI, describes how Neuroplasticity gives the power to shape the brain we want.

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April 19, 2017

North Shore candidates highlight health care plans

Health care is an area of government that voters experience up close and personal. It’s no surprise, then, that improving access to that care is at the top of all parties’ to-do lists for health care.

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April 18, 2017

Lack of Beds Leaves Patients Stacked in Hospital Hallways

A young woman is appalled she was left overnight in a VGH gynaecology ward hallway, bleeding internally and in pain.

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April 18, 2017

Critic blames lack of drug choice for dropout rate from B.C.’s opioid substitution programs

Record numbers of opioid addicts entered drug substitution programs in B.C. last year, but only one third stick with treatment. Quotes from Dr. Scott MacDonald, Crosstown physician.

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April 15, 2017

Working With Key Community Groups Is The Key To Creating Community Success

Richmond Hospital Foundation has been working with the community and raising awareness about the needs of the hospital.

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April 17, 2017

Province marks one year under public health emergency

April 14 marks the anniversary of the public health emergency as drug overdose deaths mount across B.C. With mention of VCH’s statistics and quotes from VCH officials.

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April 16, 2017

Why one B.C. woman uses art and exercise to fight Parkinson’s disease

Art showcases Robyn Levy’s struggle with Parkinson’s disease and breast cancer. With quotes from Dr. Martin McKeown, director of Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre at UBC.

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