“Provincial governments should require health-care workers in direct contact with patients to get an annual flu shot.”

The Knowledge Network will be running a six-part series on the VGH Emergency Room. With quotes from Dr. Doug McKnight, head of the emergency room at VGH and Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs at VCH.

A new documentary on VGH’s emergency department will begin on January 21 on the Knowledge Network. With quotes from Dr. Doug McKnight, head of the emergency room at VGH.

Similar to a model in Amsterdam, a program in Vancouver is allowing chronic alcoholics to have a few drinks to help them regulate their habit.

Richmond Hospital’s Westcoast Bariatric Surgery program says surgery is only one step in living a healthier life.

Richmond Hospital’s Westcoast Bariatric Surgery provides pre and post-operative counselling for patients.

Seven patients at St. Paul’s Hospital have contracted norovirus.

Health officials are warning visitors to stay away from St. Paul’s Hospital after an outbreak of norovirus.

Outreach workers working in the Downtown Eastside say vulnerable children are suffering from escalating violence and sexual exploitation. Mentions VCH provides $54 million in funding for the Downtown Eastside.

VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation (#3), St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (#11) and Lions Gate Hospital Foundation (#13) were mentioned in the list.