Dr. Bill MacEwan is a psychiatrist based at St. Paul’s Hospital, but he spends much of his time in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside doing outreach work.
Read MoreJenny Kwan praises Ann Livingston, Sarah Blyth, VANDU, and first responders in Bill C-37 debate
Vancouver East NDP MP Jenny Kwan delivered a speech in Parliament on February 1 in response to Bill C-37 and the overdose crisis.
Read MorePharmacy company sues pharmacist over allegations of DTES misconduct
A Vancouver pharmacy is suing a former manager over allegations he used an unapproved and experimental device to administer a drug to a patient having an overdose.
Read MoreSechelt APC has concerns with Silverstone
Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) has some concerns about the proposed Silverstone Care Centre being pitched by Trellis Seniors Services for Derby Road.
Read MoreFor-profit care looking less and less palatable
After the long-term care forum in Sechelt, a Halfmoon Bay woman sent a letter to the B.C. government and VCH on the public versus for-profit residential care debate.
Read MoreExperts, politicians, and public weigh in at long-term care forum
Sunshine Coast’s “Defending Public Seniors’ Care” forum drew more than 200 people showing that public interest in VCH’s long-term care plans in Sechelt hasn’t faded.
Read MoreRetired family doc gives Richmond Hospital biggest ever donation
The acute care tower at Richmond Hospital has been named after a prominent Richmond doctor and his family after they made the single, biggest donation in the hospital foundation’s history.
Read MoreRichmond Hospital receives record $25 million donation from retired local doctor, families
A retired family doctor who paid his way through medical school by working in Richmond’s shingle mills and canneries is now giving back to the community with a record donation.
Read More‘Mom, I would like you at my grad’: The call that turned 1 addict’s life around
A former substance user and now peer navigator at St. Paul’s Rapid Access Addiction Clinic describes the value of giving back.
Read MoreUBC dermatology head worried about possible medical school curriculum changes
Dr. Harvey Lui, head of UBC’s department of dermatology, is worried the mandatory dermatology clinical rotation will be dropped for new medical students.
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