July 28, 2017

A year of patrolling the streets during the overdose epidemic

Spikes on Bikes, funded in part by VCH, launched bike and foot patrols. A hard-working rider shares his experience over the program’s first year.

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June 29, 2017

New, powerful concoction of drugs reportedly found in the Downtown Eastside

A new blend of drugs has shown up in the Downtown Eastside that resembles a mix of heroin and a psychedelic substance known as DMT. VCH asked to comment.

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June 28, 2017

President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology

UBC seeks to advance cancer research with the recruitment of a President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology. In partnership with other affiliated institutions such as VCH.

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June 28, 2017

Supervised injection site wants to provide clients with medical-grade heroin

Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation wants to expand its health program to offer injectable opiates to combat the fentanyl crisis.

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June 29, 2017

How to survive the opioid crisis

Important advice for casual party-drug users taking illegal substances bought on the black market. Mentions Insite using urine strips to detect the presence of opioids in drugs.

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June 27, 2017

After 35 years, doctor says palliative care ‘one of the most rewarding things I’ve done’

A West Vancouver leader in the field of palliative medicine. Dr. Paul Sugar, who works at Lions Gate Hospital and a leader in the field of palliative medicine, is being honoured for 35 years of service by VCH.

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June 26, 2017

These Squamish moms can have you tapping out

When Natasha, 43-year-old mom of two, isn’t working as a clinical nursing educator at Hilltop House, she’s competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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June 27, 2017

150 events that shaped B.C.’s economy

1906: The Heather Pavilion of VGH opens. B.C.’s largest hospital merges with UBC Hospital in 1993 to form the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre.

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June 27, 2017

Vancouver moves ahead with plan to reduce paper cups and takeout containers

The city of Vancouver is planning to launch a pilot program where people can bring reusable containers to select restaurants in partnership with VCH.

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June 27, 2017

2017 Steveston Salmon Festival: First time for food trucks at festival

The Steveston Salmon Festival will have a 20-truck festival this Saturday. Trucks get a fire safety inspection from the city and a food inspection from VCH.

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