June 15, 2017

Donations ‘lift the Saran Wrap off mental health’

Vancouver business philanthropist Joseph Segal donated $12-million toward the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre.

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June 13, 2017

A life changed by charity surgery

A young man’s life was transformed by a surgery at VGH thanks to a program run by a Vancouver businessman and American doctor, half a world away.

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June 14, 2017

City report reveals plan for hotel and conference centre on Downtown Eastside hospital site

The development of a new hospital and health-care campus in the Downtown Eastside could have far-reaching ramifications on the neighbourhood.

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June 13, 2017

North Shore uncorks grocery wine shop

Save-On-Foods became the first North Shore grocery store to sell wine. With quotes from Mark Lysyshyn, the North Shore medical health officer.

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June 14, 2017

14 tenants remain at Balmoral Hotel

VCH continues to help find housing for the tenants, some of whom have mental health issues and other challenges.

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Battling a fentanyl crisis, B.C. quietly expands access to clean drugs that addicts can substitute for heroin

Portland Hotel Society forged ahead with lifesaving but controversial tool to help alleviate the fentanyl crisis. Mention of Dr. Patty Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

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June 14, 2017

About a local: At life’s most important moments, she’s there

Interview with Squamish General Hospital nurse, Marie-Helene Themens, who believes in patient-centered care.

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June 13, 2017

A life changed by charity surgery

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June 11, 2017

Ask an Expert: Stroke prevention

VGH Stroke Neurologist Dr. Thalia Field explains the risks, symptoms and what you should do if you are having a stroke.

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June 12, 2017

Government of Canada invests in initiative that engages men to improve health and wellness

Funding announced for Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to expand Don’t Change Much. With quotes from Dr. Larry Goldenberg, founder of Canadian Men’s Health Foundation.

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