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Thanks to our VGH and UBCH peer nurse immunizers — all 65 of them — we can get the flu shot at work. Do you know who your PNIs are?

Flu season starts Dec 2nd – take advantage of staff immunization clinics.

In partnership with the Richmond Hospital Foundation, we’ve set up both an Education Fund and a Recognition Fund for staff and physicians in Richmond. A percentage of the funds we earn through Pay for Performance (P4P) revenue will also be applied to our Education Fund.

The Releasing Time to Care team at Squamish General Hospital has reduced in-patient falls by more than 50 per cent.

The RT2C program at Richmond and Squamish General Hospitals recently won a B.C. Quality Award in the “Getting Better” category for improving the reliability, safety and efficiency of care for patients.

When seniors suffer from isolation, we all lose as the health care system must cope with the growing demand for support.

Twenty-eight registered participants and children of VGH-JPOR staff participated on November 6.

Health Minister Terry Lake received his flu shot at Vancouver General Hospital as part of a public influenza immunization awareness campaign.

Using a new protocol — ERAS — for colorectal surgery patients, we’re enhancing the patient’s journey and building stronger ties among staff.

All staff, physicians and volunteers are invited to the annual Auxiliary Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 5th from 2 – 3:30 p.m.