There are large numbers of people with H1N1 flu in the Lower Mainland this year. With quotes from Dr. Reka Gustafson, medical health officer at VCH.

The Ministry of Health says more health care workers, including those at VCH, are getting their flu shot.

More than half of the 21 awards for bravery given out by the Vancouver Police Department on Jan. 8 were related to incidents involving mentally ill people.

Despite improved coordination between the RCMP and health officials, calls involving people with mental health issues continue to be a “drain” on police resources on the Sunshine Coast.

Dr. Brian O’Connor was in charge of public health education on the North Shore for 27 years.

According to B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, sex-selective abortions are still occurring in the Indo-Canadian community. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, a medical health officer at VCH.

A documentary has been filmed by the Knowledge Network on the emergency department at VGH. With quotes from Dr. Doug McKnight, head of the emergency room at VGH.

The vulvodynia program at VGH helps women suffering from genital pain. With quotes from Lori Brotto, a psychologist who works with women in the program.

The North Shore’s medical health officer is urging people to get vaccinated against this year’s flu after a sharp increase in the number of cases showing up in the past two weeks.

VCH travel clinic director Dr. Suni Boraston talks about the chances of getting sick on a plane.