March 5, 2014

DTES organization that co-operates InSite faces threat of receivership

The Portland Hotel Society’s spending practices are under fire by the provincial government. With mention of funding from VCH.

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March 6, 2014

Portland Hotel audit

The government says they saw “red flags” when the Portland Hotel Society’s spending was audited.

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March 5, 2014

Match made in Duncan gives man life back

Mat Lennox’s life was saved after he found someone willing to donate their kidney. The surgery took place at St. Paul’s Hospital.

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March 4, 2014

We want an Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Centre…. Now!

The Downtown Eastside Local Area Planning Committee is calling for VCH and the city to build an Aboriginal healing and wellness centre.

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February 26, 2014

Saints preserve us

“Until the community and VCH weigh in to the debate, the hospital which continues to serve the whole Sunshine Coast will continue to be known as St. Mary’s.”

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March 4, 2014

Are we living isolated lives in Burnaby?

According to the results of a VCH survey, Burnaby and Vancouver residents may be at risk from social isolation. With quotes from Dr. James Lu, a medical health officer at VCH.

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March 5, 2014

Longboarding fans get serious about safety

Longboarding in Vancouver has become a mainstream sport. With quotes from Mark Lysyshyn, the North Shore medical health officer for VCH.

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March 5, 2014

No health without brain health: Seven ways to keep mentally fit

There are ways to maintain, preserve and enhance brain health. Written by Dr. Raymond Lam, medical director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at VCH’s Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.

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March 4, 2014

Portland Hotel Society shocked by government claims

The Portland Hotel Society’s executive director is surprised by government concerns over spending.

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March 5, 2014

Portland Hotel Society surprised to hear about possible receivership

The head of the Portland Hotel Society is surprised to hear that his organization could be put into receivership after an independent audit raised concerns.

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