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Patient care fit for a queen (or king!)

How do we make patients feel like royalty? One VGH patient tells us.

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Enjoy a night of classical music with the VSO

The Volunteer Resources Department for VGH/UBCH/GFS & GPC, in partnership with Artsway and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, is again offering staff the opportunity to attend the concerts listed below for a minimum donation of $10 cash per ticket.

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April 17: Mock plane crash will put VGH and UBCH to the test

On April 17, an international flight will crash after take-off at YVR. The crash will be fake, but the test of our disaster response plans will be real.

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Survey says you want to be smoke-free

VCH Public Health conducted a survey in February with more than 400 VCH staff and it turns out that staff are very savvy when it comes to knowledge on smoking.

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May 5: VGH School of Nursing alumnae luncheon

Register for this special event by April 19 and join us as we celebrate the classes ’63.

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VIDEO: flash mob celebrates Oncology Nursing Day

The flash mob brought together patients and their families, nurses and even bouncing babies joined in on the fun.

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Making connections to hope

“You can make a difference in people’s lives if you can help them connect or reconnect with hope.”

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It’s time to complete your Mandatory Online Courses!

VCH Senior Executive recently approved a Mandatory Education policy. Effective immediately, All VCH employees are required to complete certain courses.

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UBCH clinics ready for The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

Clinics at UBC Hospital are preparing to move to The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Set to open in the Winter of 2013, the centre will unite patient clinics and research in the areas of neuroscience, neurology and psychiatry.

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Consolidating Ortho Recon at UBC Hospital

Moving all but the most complex reconstructive orthopaedic surgeries to UBCH means more patients will receive the quality care they need, when they need it. But, first, we must secure approvals for our implementation plans and $6 million in capital funds.

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