September 5, 2013

Wheelchair Fee Suspended By Vancouver Coastal Health

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.

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September 5, 2013

Wheelchair 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.

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September 6, 2013

Smoke 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.

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September 5, 2013

Families 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.

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September 5, 2013

Vancouver 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.

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September 5, 2013

Wheelchair 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.

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September 4, 2013

School 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.

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September 3, 2013

Research 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.

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September 2, 2013

Owning our Health: Art can bring peace to hospital and hospice spaces

Art and music can bring peace and healing to the sick.

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August 31, 2013

Changes 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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