Vancouver News

Safer Smoking pilot results indicate positive health benefits for clients

The Evaluation Report: Safer Smoking Pilot Project looks at whether providing free safer crack cocaine smoking supplies and related education reduces the health risks associated with using makeshift supplies and sharing supplies and whether this engages people to access health services and addiction treatment.

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Ready, set, latch –Breastfeeding Challenge runs Saturday

Just a reminder that the 12th annual Breastfeeding Challenge takes place this Saturday between 10am and 12pm in Vancouver and North Vancouver.

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10 years of “insight”

A Q & A with Director of Mental Health and Addiction Anne McNabb about InSite.

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Who are we in debt to?

If we’re in debt, how do we pay it back? How is the 37.5-hour work week treating staff with dignity and respect? Can we earn more parking revenue? Vivian and Laura answer these and other questions.

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Clean transport no longer a stretch

One team of VGH porters completes 1,000 transports a day. One stretcher transports up to 20 patients a day. Find out how we’re protecting VGH patients and porters from infections and disease.

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MedRec chart tabs coming to VGH & UBCH

Medication Reconciliation. It’s about the conversation.

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Purdy Pavilion’s first Sports Day a slam dunk

On Friday, August 16, 2013, UBC Hospital’s Purdy Pavilion extended care facility held its first annual Sports Day for residents.

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Coast Capital putts their way to record-breaking fundraiser for depression research

Coast Capital Savings’ 12th annual charity golf tournament raised a record–breaking $208,012 for depression research.

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BC Muslim community makes mental health matter

The Muslim community rallied alongside Farida Bano Ali to raise awareness, hope and funding for people suffering with mental illness.

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Ready, set, latch –Breastfeeding Challenge runs Saturday

On Saturday, October 5th, Vancouver and North Vancouver moms will celebrate the 12th annual Breastfeeding Challenge.

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