VCH has decided to hold off on charging a monthly fee for wheelchairs at nine long-term care homes while the Ministry of Health conducts a province-wide review. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs for VCH.
Read MoreWheelchair fees reconsidered?
VCH is reconsidering monthly wheelchair fees for residents in long-term homes. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs for VCH.
Read MoreSmoke free zone should start at home
In response to an article on the VCH smoke ban survey, a reader is “totally in favour” of bylaws banning smoking in public areas.
Read MoreFamilies encouraged to learn about symptoms of delirium
Delirium is costing the health care system billions of dollars every day. With quotes from Valerie Krause, a clinical nurse at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.
Read MoreVancouver Coastal Health reconsiders wheelchair fee
VCH isn’t sure if it will introduce a monthly wheelchair fee. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs for VCH.
Read MoreWheelchair fee suspended by Vancouver Coastal Health
VCH has decided to hold off on charging a monthly wheelchair at long-term care homes while the Ministry of Health conducts a province-wide review. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, director of public affairs for VCH.
Read MoreSchool starts with a booster
Health authorities, including VCH, are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dewar, medical health officer for VCH.
Read MoreResearch study gives hope to those with chronic non-healing wounds
New research by the Providence Health Care Research Institute gives hope to people with chronic non-healing wounds. With quotes from Dr. Paul Hiebert, principal investigator at the Centre for Heart and Lung Innovation at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Read MoreOwning our Health: Art can bring peace to hospital and hospice spaces
Art and music can bring peace and healing to the sick.
Read MoreChanges to British Columbia’s Mental Health Act problematic
Changes to the BC Mental Health Act are contributing to the rise in people arrested under the act.
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