A long-established walk-in VCH clinic may be closing in Kitsilano. A petition against the closure is being circulated online.

According to a new report, arrests related to mental health went up 18 per cent last year. With mention of a higher number from VCH.

The Heart-Mind Project in West Vancouver promotes the healthy development and well-being of families and young children. The project is a partnership between a number of agencies including VCH and the District of West Vancouver.

The LGH Foundation has raised $1 million to replace the hospital’s CT scanner. With quotes from Dr. Simon Bicknell, head of diagnostic imaging at LGH.

A B.C. judge says there’s little hope a man found not criminally responsible for plunging a knife into a stranger’s chest can be reintegrated into society. With mention of the man being released twice from St. Paul’s Hospital.

“Kate Austin-Rivas and her husband Didier Rivas say nothing can erase the pain of losing their newborn, Ireland, but they know the (hospital’s) apology is genuine.”

An international health care expert says apology letters from hospitals can help resolve complaints and restore trust between patients and health providers. With quotes from Dr. Jack Chritchley, chair of three Patient Care Quality Review Boards – VCH, Fraser, and Provincial health services.

A Vancouver woman recently received gender reassignment surgery, which was paid for by the provincial government. With quotes from Jennifer Beaveridge, a nurse practitioner at VCH.

Health officials in Edmonton issued a warning after child with measles flew into the city from Vancouver. Mentions VCH being unable to confirm if an Alberta warning was issued in B.C.

An external review commissioned by Vancouver Coastal Health says the authority’s plans to change services at a number of health clinics could leave vulnerable patients without doctors.