Squamish seeing more babies born close to home thanks to advances in local maternity care at Squamish General Hospital.

The Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s campaign to build a new Medical and Surgical Centre has taken a giant leap forward thanks to a $5-million donation from West Vancouver couple Ian and Rosemary Mottershead.

Private security guards at B.C. hospitals are responding to violent incidents more frequently, according to statistics obtained under freedom-of-information legislation. Interview with a former Vancouver General Hospital patient.

Scientists are starting to implement organoids in rats to help them understand human brain development. With quotes from a VCH researcher.

Doris Doudet of VCHRI and colleagues report that, “inflammation in the lining of the gut may be indicative of Parkinson’s disease development as much as brain inflammation”.

Darryl Sheepway is facing first-degree murder charge of Christopher Brisson. Testimony from forensic pathologist Dr. Matthew Orde, who performed Brisson’s autopsy at VGH.

Colorado could one day allow addicts to inject drugs without being arrested at certain, supervised locations. With quotes from Carrie Stefanson of VCH.

Treatment options for pregnant women who use substances discussed. Mention of Insite and quotes from VCH spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo.

VCH calls for student attention and timely mumps vaccination after 3 students found to have mumps. With quotes from Dr. Althea Hayden, medical health officer with VCH.

Harm-reduction advocates are viewing a host of actions announced by Ottawa this week as an encouraging but modest step in combatting Canada’s overdose crisis.