An overview of MRI services in Richmond. With quotes from a VCH staff member.

Squamish Chief shuts down debate on vaccinating kids

The article states that at Richmond Hospital, every day at least one non-resident is giving birth to gain citizenship for their child

A Vancouver-based charity is helping to bring music therapy to those who are in need of healing. The article mentions that VGH does not have music therapist on staff.

For the region covered by Vancouver Coastal Health, which includes the City of Vancouver and Richmond, the rate of overdose deaths is 38.9 per 100,000 people.

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre executive director Alice Kendall has spent years lobbying for a 24-hour drop-in for women in the neighbourhood. Mayor Gregor Robertson has expressed his support in a media release.

The BC Centre on Substance Abuse Use (BCCSU) has announced B.C.’s first ever guidelines for injectable opioid treatments. Mention of VCH’s Crosstown Clinic.

British Columbia’s addictions minister has tasked health authorities to move quickly to scale up the use of hydromorphone. Mention of VCH’s Crosstown Clinic.

Trellis Seniors Services is under contract with VCH to build and operate Silverstone, a long-term care facility in Sechelt. Trellis is now looking at building in Gibsons.