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Annual Family Conference highlights wealth of mental health and addictions knowledge at VCH

VCH’s Annual Family Conference is rooted in the fact that family and community involvement are key factors in preventing and treating serious mental illness.

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Ring the Stick takes GF Strong staff by storm

Grunts, gasps, groans and a lot of cheering and laughter emanate from GF Strong’s gym three times per week as staff victories are hard won.

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Help raise funds for Banfield Pavilion residents

Save $4 off regular price on Playland one day PlayPass and raise funds for Banfield Pavilion residents.

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GF Strong team honoured with an ALS Society of BC award

For ALS patients, time is precious, mobility becomes limited and quality care is essential. So in 2008, GF Strong’s ALS Team began taking treatment to the patients. It’s no wonder they’ve earned the 2013 ALSBC Leadership Development Award.

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VGH and UBCH surgical waitlists shrink by almost a quarter

Simple yet innovative solutions. Better communication and collaboration. It all adds up to more patients receiving timely surgery, and more job satisfaction for our OR Booking team.

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Congratulations to our student volunteer award winners!

Meet four exceptional student volunteers. Collectively, they’ve devoted close to 2,000 hours to enhancing our services for patients and families.

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Locally developed training will enhance addiction medicine

A collaboration between VHC, PHC and UBC has resulted in a new medical fellowship program that uses locally developed curriculum for specialized training in addiction medicine.

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VGH celebrates NAOSH Week May 8

Are you really as safe as you think you are? Find out on May 8, 2013, when we celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at VGH.

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Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst

On April 17, a plane will “crash” after take-off. VGH and UBCH will declare a Code Orange. How will we respond?

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Planning underway for a new mixed-use community in Vancouver

Redevelopment planning has started for the 10-hectare Pearson Dogwood site in Vancouver to create new homes for clients with disabilities and seniors in residential care.

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