February 2, 2017

Psychiatric care a major part of tackling fentanyl crisis

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.

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February 2, 2017

Jenny 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.

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February 2, 2017

Pharmacy 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.

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February 2, 2017

Sechelt 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.

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February 2, 2017

For-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.

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February 3, 2017

Experts, 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.

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February 3, 2017

Retired 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.

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February 3, 2017

Richmond 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.

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January 31, 2017

‘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.

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February 1, 2017

UBC 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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