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More questions? More answers!

Do Canadian health authorities work together to lobby the federal government for funding? Why do executives receive a car allowance? Where are saved dollars going? Vivian and Laura answer more staff questions.

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A husband’s heartfelt thank you

When cancer struck fear into a husband’s heart, Dr. Miller and a VGH team knew how to put all at ease.

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VGH Sassafrass Menu Sept 2-6

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Frank questions. Straight answers

Why don’t we email payslips? Are we creating a more hierarchical, top-down structure? What are our plans to reduce spending in the Downtown Eastside? Vivian and Laura answer these and other staff questions.

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Gift of music helps distract Burn Unit patients from pain

Vancouver music consultant and marketing coach Brian Thompson has donated his entire collection of 4,000 CDs to the music therapy program at VGH, benefitting patients in the Burn Unit and palliative care.

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Health Minister Terry Lake tours VGH

On August 19, 2013, the Honourable Terry Lake made his first visit to VGH as B.C.’s Minister of Health. We, in turn, made every effort to make a best first impression. How did we do?

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GF Strong Caf Menu Aug19-23

GF Strong Retail Cafeteria Menus for August 19th through 23rd.

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Inquiring minds want to know — and now they do!

Will closing the Newborn Hotline increase ED visits at BC Children’s Hospital? How can we maintain quality when some people feel stressed? Vivian and Laura answer these and other staff questions.

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You asked. We answer!

How can we escort patients more efficiently? Is this the right time to invest in Cerner? How much is our True North costing us? For answers to these and other staff questions, click here.

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Band Wagon rolls into George Pearson Centre

Thanks to the efforts of Music Therapist Laura Unger, many residents have flexed their musical muscles by taking a spin on the Band Wagon.

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