Pest-control companies in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island say they are dealing with a surge in rats and mice. With a comment from Dalton Cross, a senior environmental health officer.

Some pharmacies are turning away people due to a lack of flu shot doses. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, a medical health officer at VCH.

Ski season means fun on the slopes but it can also mean injuries. With quotes from Dr. David Evans, a trauma surgeon at VGH.

VCH neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Honey says concussions in athletes is a complex issue.

Starting this week, you will be required to get a flu shot or wear a mask if you plan on visiting B.C. hospital or health care facility.

“Modern data management systems incorporate privacy by design, ensuring health records are stripped of all identifying information before researchers are granted access.”

“Four recent agreements could set the standard for the entire public sector in bargaining on contracts that mostly expire next March 31. The holdouts include two groups that are among the toughest to settle — nurses and teachers.”

“Too often (VCH’s) Insite is just seen as “free needles” instead of what it is, which is indeed a preventive health measure and much, much more.”

Preventable falls are the leading cause of trauma injuries at VGH. With quotes from Dr. David Evans, regional director of trauma at VGH.

A new study says that both men and women with mild heart disease share the same risks over a short time period. With quotes from Dr. Jonathon Leipsic, researcher at St. Paul’s Hospital.