August 16, 2013

Swimming advisories lifted for two popular local beaches

VCH has now lifted swimming advisories for two English Bay beaches.

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August 15, 2013

‘My wife saved my life,’ says kidney transplant recipient

A man’s life was saved after receiving a non-compatible kidney transplant at VGH.

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August 16, 2013

‘iPod Pharmacy’ a boon for local music therapists

Donated MP3s are helping patients and therapists at VGH. With quotes from Gemma Isaac, a music therapist at VGH.

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August 16, 2013

The care for cancer

Richmond Hospital’s Cancer Care Clinic has a reputation “as a skilled, committed and truly caring team.” With quotes from Dr. Jeremy Ho and Dr. John Yun, oncologists at the clinic.

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August 19, 2013

Union donates $95,000 to hospital foundation

A Lower Mainland trade union has donated $95,000 to Richmond Hospital for a device that will help doctors assess and diagnose lung disease and monitor changes over time.

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August 21, 2013

Union backs call for 2nd West Vancouver ambulance

Ambulance Service in the District of West Vancouver is overworked and short on staff, says a local union representative. With mention of ambulances at Lions Gate Hospital.

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August 20, 2013

Disease turns lungs to ‘mush bags’

A VGH patient suffering from chronic pulmonary disease is on the waiting list for a lung transplant. With mention of VGH doctor Dr. John Yee.

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August 20, 2013

Month-long UBC food court closure from sewage backflow worries cafe owner

Five eateries have been shut down for more than a month due to sewage backflow. With mention of comments from VCH Environmental Health Officer Paul Markey.

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August 22, 2013

Mission mayor challenges Abbotsford mayor on survey response

Mission Mayor Ted Adlem has bet Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman that Mission residents will out-do Abbotsford residents when it comes to participating in VCH’s online health survey.

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August 22, 2013

Vancouver Coastal Health urges parents to vaccinate children before school

Before sending youngsters to kindergarten, VCH is asking parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up-to-date. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, a Medical Health Officer with VCH.

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