The editorial mentions Vancouver’s experience with supervised injection sites.

Breakthrough technology for early breast cancer detection is coming to Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver.

The city of Vancouver is discouraging sewage dumping and promoting awareness of practices that have long fouled the waters of False Creek. Refers to VCH’s 2017 beach water quality report.

Wyoming County and the rest of the nation struggle to combat the opioid epidemic. Mentions VCH’s Insite facility.

Research is beginning to show that cheap strips can accurately detect deadly fentanyl, and encourages people to get high more cautiously. With quotes from Mark Lysyshyn, a medical health officer for VCH.

Dr. Wilf Jefferies, head of immune-oncology at Vancouver Prostate Centre, and his team has new research on cancer immunotherapy.

VCH held a public forum at Richmond Hospital to discuss drug overdose and senior health care in Richmond. With quotes from Meena Dawar, medical officer at VCH.

Richmond Hospital was not mentioned in the provincial government budget but positive news was shared at VCH Open Board Forum. With quotes from Meena Dawar, Richmond’s medical health officer at VCH.

Writer believes we need to increase funding for long-term care facilities and hire more staff to provide a good quality of life for seniors.

Mayor Patricia Heintzman aims to improve rental housing and childcare in Squamish with plans to partner with local agencies such as VCH.