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UBCH fighting overdose public health crisis

UBC Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre nurses and doctors are now armed with take-home naloxone kits for overdose patients.

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Who will win the last 2015-2016 ‘Won’ Vancouver 50/50 Staff Lottery on October 28?

Want to win in 2016/17? Ticket holders must renew their lottery sign-up each year! Sign up by November 3 and don’t miss one draw!

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Happy Respiratory Therapy Week!

During Respiratory Therapy Week, our RT colleagues celebrated their profession and distinct, highly skilled contributions to health care.

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For a smokin’ hot time at VGH

Vancouver firefighters from the 2017 Hall of Flame Calendar will be at VGH on November 2 for a special appearance to help raise funds in support of burn care.

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Ever wanted to see the inside of an OR?

For one day only, we’re holding a staff open house for our new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room at VGH. Join us Friday, October 28 (9 to 2 pm).

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If you’ve got it, we probably sell it

The VGH Thrift Store will help your previously loved housewares find a new home.

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Medical Assistance in Dying

Highlights from the October 19 Vancouver All-Staff Forum, with links to the webcast and VCH policy, process, forms, etc.

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Destiny took him from Zambia to VGH

Meet Joachim Chisanga, spiritual care practitioner. In training at VGH, he’s participating in a residency program unique in BC.

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Celebrating emergency and urgent care nurses

It takes a special kind of person to work as an emergency or urgent care nurse. October 9 to 15 we celebrated them all.

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New initiative gives physicians a voice

The Facility Engagement Initiative gives Vancouver Acute physicians a meaningful voice in their work environment and the delivery of patient care.

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