Vancouver police are warning local drug users to use VCH’s InSite facility after two people died after injecting heroin without anyone to assist them. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, spokesperson for VCH.

A Vancouver woman with muscular dystrophy says she’s being forced into a care home because her funding was denied. With mention of VCH. (Issue outlined in the August 23 Confidential Communications Summary.)

An Ontario man says $250 was stolen from his hospital room while undergoing an emergency CT scan at VGH. With comments issued by VCH.

A Richmond man has a new lease on life thanks to Richmond Hospital and Richmond Hospital Foundation. Written by Natalie Meixner, president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation

The effectiveness of antibiotics “has shortened considerably.” Written by Dr. Paul Martiquet, a medical health officer for VCH.

“People suffering from mental illness should be getting help, not getting arrested.” With mention of the increase in people with severe mental-issues and addiction at St. Paul’s Hospital.

Vancouver police Chief Jim Chu says cops with guns won’t solve the growing problem of mentally ill people. With mention of the increase in people with severe mental-issues and addiction at St. Paul’s Hospital.

Mayor Gregor Robertson and police Chief Jim Chu say mental health problems in Vancouver have reach crisis levels. With mention of a joint letter from VCH board chair Kip Woodward, Mayor Robertson and Police Chief Jim Chu to Premier Christy Clark and Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

“If you want to read a truly frightening report on the state of Vancouver’s mental health system, have a look at what the Vancouver Police Department has published.” With mention of VCH.

Health Minister Terry Lake says he’s prepared to help Vancouver police and the city deal with a mental-health crisis.