Electronic cigarettes are becoming more and more popular in Vancouver and the rest of Canada. With quotes from Dr. Milan Khara, medical lead at VGH’s stop smoking clinic.

A Richmond woman is trying to make mental wellness services more accessible to immigrants. With quotes from Soma Ganesan, the director of VCH’s cross-cultural psychiatry program.

Realistic-looking murals have made a big difference for patients in the Grandview dementia unit at Shorncliffe Intermediate Care Facility. With quotes from Lauren Tindall, Sunshine Coast director of clinical services for VCH.

A Mount Saint Joseph Hospital psychiatrist says more space will be needed for the growing population of octogenarians.

Fraser Health is imposing a $25-a-month wheelchair fee even though VCH has decided against it. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs for VCH.

Fraser Health needs to be consistent with the other health authorities and cancel the monthly wheelchair fee. With mention of VCH not proceeding with the $25 fee.

BC doctors are asking Health Canada to allow prescription heroin for severely addicted patients. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer and vice-president of public health at VCH.

Surrey Memorial Hospital’s new emergency department will the second-largest in Canada. With mention of VCH’s pediatric population.

Powell River Library has won 2013 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for BC, Canada’s highest honour for efforts to improve literacy. With mention of VCH being one of the library’s partners.

A $25 monthly fee for wheelchair rentals at Fraser Health Authority Facilities came into effect this month, but Interior Health says they do not plan on implementing the new charge. With mention of VCH also not moving ahead with the fee.