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.
Read MoreForensic 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.
Read MoreVancouver 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.
Read MoreMedicine 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.
Read MoreHigh 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.
Read More‘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.
Read MoreMan 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.
Read MoreProvincial 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.
Read MoreRichmond 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.
Read MoreNDP 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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