Vancouver Coastal Health has stated it has no concerns about perceived health risks around crumb rubber infill for the artificial turf field, but RMOW could consider other options.

The partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health for the Casa Mia heritage property will bring some publicly subsidized long-term senior care to the community.

A survey by the Office of the Seniors Advocate says Squamish residential care home Hilltop House, which is funded by VCH, needs to increase staffing and combat social isolation.

Vancouver Police Department is concerned about increased use of fentanyl among young people. A forum about fentanyl and naloxone is being held on Nov. 28.

Dr. Agnes Lee, director of thrombosis program at VCH and UBC, and director of hematology research program at VGH, will serve as Councillor for American Society of Hematology.

New numbers from VCH shows crystal meth use has spiked dramatically. Since 2005, there has been a 600% increase in the use of the drug at Insite.

Author Johann Hari stressed need for housing and community to combat drug addiction. A 2015 VCH assessment found Richmond residents healthy but lacked community connection.

Looking at how synthetic-opioid fentanyl has contaminated B.C.’s cocaine supply. With quotes from Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer for VCH.

VCH has contacted students and faculty of UBC’s commerce program concerning possible exposure to mumps at the school following three confirmed cases.

A revamped proposal for the once-controversial plan to convert Casa Mia into a seniors care facility won unanimous support at a public hearing at city hall earlier this week. VCH will fund 58 of the 90 beds at the facility.