It’s been said that if you’re not designing your city around health, it can’t be considered liveable. You don’t have to convince Dr. Chris Morwood of that. As an avid cyclist and family physician living in Powell River, Chris has worked hard to inspire his community to become more active – whether it’s teaching school-age […]
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Building healthy communities for better health outcomes
Did you know that if you spend more than 30 minutes commuting to work you are shortening your lifespan? That even includes folks who don’t smoke, eat only vegetables and get plenty of exercise.
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VIDEO: If you could improve one thing…
We brought people together from across our health system to ask them one very important question.
Read MoreWATCH: Vancouver All-Staff Forum Dec. 2
What does Home is Best look like for people who are homeless? When a patient’s/client’s “home” is a shelter, an SRO — or the street — how can we provide best care? Join us on December 2 for the discussion.
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New address for Minoru Residence
Please note the new address of Minoru Residence on all your patient or service-provider files.
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Patients benefit from more care time
By streamlining work flow, mental health staff at Richmond Hospital find more time to spend on direct patient care.
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Two VGH teams recognized in BC Quality Awards
The BC Quality Awards celebrate extraordinary work in our health system.
Read MoreLions Gate Hospital named one of Canada’s most welcoming of patient visitors
Lions Gate Hospital was one of 30 hospitals out of 114 acute care facilities in Canada cited for the most flexible visiting hours
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“A shining example of what NSS care should always look like”
“Last December Glenys did something so exceptional, I have never had the proper words to thank her. She taught our daughter how to give herself her own insulin injections” — A grateful parent.
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