The new OL system at the Richmond Hospital lab ensures timely access to lab test results for the clinicians and patients who require them.

Without regular access to foot care, people with chronic disease, such as diabetes, run the risk of losing one foot — or both — to amputation. A new Richmond strategy is now under development to prevent this.

Co-ordinated by Minoru Residence’s Recreation and Music Therapy teams, the hour-long Cultural Talent Show, held on Feb. 24, was deemed a huge success.

Lia and Dagan Weekes returned home from vacation in February to learn their only child has an aggressive form of cancer. They are now appealing for urgent help to find a bone marrow match for their son, Joshua, 6.

Congratulations to 4 North for winning the coveted Highest Hand Hygiene Compliance Trophy.

VCH Richmond’s new Community Care Clinic effectively doubles IV and quadruples treatment space over that which was available at the old Home Health Clinic. As many as 40 per cent of home-nursing clients will receive their care in this new community setting through this year.

Throughout February, VCH News has looked at the research function in Richmond. If what you’ve read over the past four weeks has piqued your curiosity about research or, perhaps, you’re now thinking about launching your own research project, then be sure to sign up for In It Together, the electronic research newsletter of VCHRI.

Richmond Hospital turn 50 years old tomorrow, Friday, February 26. In this, the fifth story in a month-long VCH News series, learn how you can help champion construction of a new Richmond Hospital. And, please be sure to attend our anniversary party tomorrow, 12 noon, in the Family & Patient Resource Centre.

All Richmond Hospital staff, volunteers, physicians and clinicians are invited to tomorrow’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., in the Patient & Family Resource Centre.

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