VCH has now lifted swimming advisories for two English Bay beaches.
Read More‘My wife saved my life,’ says kidney transplant recipient
A man’s life was saved after receiving a non-compatible kidney transplant at VGH.
Read More‘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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreUnion 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.
Read MoreUnion 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.
Read MoreDisease 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.
Read MoreMonth-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.
Read MoreMission 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.
Read MoreVancouver 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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