April 5, 2017

Mom fought to get own kids back; now she’s in other kids’ corner

Rachel Fehr used to be homeless and now she’s determined to give at-risk youth resources to avoid the challenges she faced. Mention of VGH’s psychiatric care.

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April 5, 2017

Forensic sexual assault kits only available during office hours in Squamish

Forensic sexual assault testing is available at Squamish General Hospital but only during regular business hours. With quotes from Carrie Stefanson, public affairs officer for VCH.

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April 5, 2017

Vancouver retirement-home residents relieved they won’t face eviction

Residents of Terraces on 7th received eviction notices but now the Vancouver seniors will be able to stay in their suites. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, VCH spokesman.

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April 5, 2017

Medicine Matters: Vancouver radiologists complete re-read of Terrace images: 10% discrepancy

Vancouver radiologists have all but completed the re-interpretation of thousands of x-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds originally read by a Terrace radiologist.

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April 4, 2017

High proportion of young adults who consume pot are driving: B.C. study

VGH doctors co-author study on young adults find that many drive while stoned or get into vehicles with drivers who’ve used marijuana.

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April 5, 2017

‘It could be considered a cure’

Dr. Cheryl Gregory-Evans, VCHRI researcher, discusses the logistics of a clinical trial drug is helping to treat and reverse visual impairment.

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April 5, 2017

Man stuck with huge bill after heart attack abroad

A Vancouver man is fighting BC Medical Services Plan to get coverage on a huge medical bill he was handed after suffering a heart attack overseas.

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April 5, 2017

Provincial election hot-seat: part four

For the provincial election, candidates in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding were asked how health care services could be improved. Mention of VCH creating a lack of local funding and community input into health care service delivery.

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April 5, 2017

Richmond Hospital, the new building by the provincial government to allocate 300 million draft business plan

The provincial government has promised to allocate up to $3 million to build a new emergency care building at Richmond Hospital.

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April 5, 2017

NDP climbs atop hospital tower narrative, demands action

Richmond’s BC NDP candidates say the BC Liberals have dragged their heels on a new hospital tower.

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