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2015 Quality Awards

Three innovative programs win 2015 Quality Awards

The Kiwanis Care Centre and HealthConnection Clinic take home awards in two categories.

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Preventing VTE a key focus for Coastal Accreditation efforts

Read more about the good work being done to assist with VTE prophylaxis as Coastal prepares for Accreditation this June.

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Straight Talk with Mary Ackenhusen: building a stronger culture at VCH

In her talk, Mary discusses new leadership competencies and how they can make the culture at VCH stronger.

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Talented surgeon reflects on first year at Richmond Hospital

“I have had patients who’ve had aneurysms who can leave the hospital 24 hours later wearing just two Band-Aids.”

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New Nurse Practitioner for Musqueam community

The new VCH Nurse Practitioner for Vancouver’s local Musqueam community is excited about the difference her job will make in providing full-service primary care to clients in need.

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Shapedown is a huge success in Richmond

The launch of Shapedown BC, a healthy eating and active living program, was so successful that its Mandarin and Cantonese editions will continue in Richmond throughout the coming year.

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A better pharmacological diagnosis

In a timely nod to Pharmacy Month, VCH’s first ever ED-based medication reconciliation program was launched recently at Richmond Hospital. The new program embeds pharmacy technicians into the emergency department, resulting in safer care for patients.

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Breaking bad for Ebola

The VGH ED team practices donning and doffing and leaves nothing to chance should a patient arrive with Ebola symptoms.

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How much money could you save by throwing out less food?

The Table Matters Network is inviting North Shore residents to take the FoodPrint Challenge, raising awareness about food wasted at home.

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What’s in a name?

St. Mary’s Hospital is getting a new moniker.

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