You’ll find everything from books to baubles!

Rich will assume management responsibilities for ICU while Gail will serve as Interim Program Manager for 2 South and Respiratory Therapy.

Jodi Duncan, of Ultrasound, was the lucky winner of $435 in the October 4th draw.

” Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” The Richmond Public Health Speech and Language team reduced wait times from 59 weeks down to 24!

An invitation to deliver a lecture series grew to include a tour of the Child Health Centre (CHC) at Richmond Hospital and may result in a one-year fellowship for a visiting pediatrician.

Congratulations to Yin Sun, of the Birth Centre, who won the September 20th draw of the Staff Payroll Payoff.

Sodexo’s participating in the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. Join them on Wednesday for exhibition cooking; (sustainably caught) sake miso glazed sturgeon, fish cakes with mango salsa, education and prizes!

The film follows three bullied teens: Alex, a smart, gawky 12-year-old whose classmates call him Fishface, Kelby, 16 years old and a popular star athlete, until she came out as a lesbian; and Ja’Meya, 14, an honour student charged with 45 felony counts after bringing a loaded handgun to school to face down her tormentors.

How can you support this important fundraising event? Drop by the atrium tomorrow for cake and a group photo (remember to wear your scrubs or lab coat!). On Saturday, you can buy lunch from a food truck outside the hospital, make a donation at a supporter booth, and wave to the street team as you drive by.

Over the past few months, we’ve made great strides in many areas and experienced challenges in others. The number of people seeking care from us will remain high so it’s important we continue to focus on improving time to care for patients, improving quality outcomes, and supporting safe patient transition from acute care to home and community.