Vancouver police have asked the city for $700,000 to prevent officers from being exposed to harmful substances like fentanyl. VCH has the highest number of illicit drug-related overdose deaths this year so far.

The BC Government is launching a new Overdose Emergency Response Centre located at Vancouver General Hospital in an attempt to combat the overdose crisis.

B.C. has the highest rate of hospitalizations for alcohol-related problems in the country. Last year, at least 36 per cent of emergency room visits to St. Paul’s and Vancouver General Hospital for substance abuse were alcohol-related.

As of Friday, Dec. 1, all visitors to Vancouver Coastal Health facilities are being asked to wear a surgical mask if they haven’t received their annual flu shot.

A team of Miami emergency doctors were stumped when an unconscious elderly man was brought in with the words “do not resuscitate” tattooed on his chest.

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Judy Darcy was at Vancouver General Hospital on Friday to unveil the Overdose Emergency Response Centre.

Researchers have been studying Vancouver to find out where diabetes is most prevalent and what can be done about it. VCH is involved with the Cities Changing Diabetes project.

On World AIDS Day, Premier John Horgan mentions the work of Dr. Julio Montaner and the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

A full day of events at the Carnegie Community Centre commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1. VCH staff will be offering free tests for HIV and hepatitis.

After 20 years of anti-drug videos and presentations, critics say the approach is outdated and ineffective. With quotes from Kerrie Watt, VCH prevention consultant and educator.