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Applause for our VGH OR and Crothall teams!

When a plumbing failure flooded the perioperative suite at VGH, quick thinking by our Operating Room and Crothall housekeeping teams saved the day — and night — for our patients.

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VGH ED launches STOP Violence campaign

Featuring those on the frontline of emergency care, new posters aim to educate patients and increase staff and physician reporting of violence in the Emergency Department.

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A clean win: prize-based Contingency Management

Rewarding Change is a Vancouver Community psychosocial support group for people in the DTES who struggle with illicit stimulant use.

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Summer savings at the VGH Thrift Store

On July 9, join the Sunrise Summer Kickoff celebrations in Vancouver’s happenin’ East Village and save 25 per cent on everything at the VGH Thrift Store.

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A new GreenCare hero at MDRD

There’s a new green GreenCare champion in town! Albert Csapo answers questions about his sustainability initiatives at VGH’s MDRD.

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36 years “full of joy” — so long, Stanley Wong!

Retiring after 36 years of dedication and outstanding service to the VGH community, Stanley Wong plays himself out on the harmonica.

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June 28: Don’t miss this Costco deal!

On June 28, sign up for a Costco membership at VGH, and Costco will donate $10 to our VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation – and give you a $10 Costco Cash Card and gift!

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“This is the way of the future”

At VGH, a multidisciplinary, multilocation simulation exercise is placing our teams at the forefront of medical education.

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VIDEO: Penelope’s story

Mentally ill and struggling with addictions, Penelope was in and out of hospital and all out of hope — until she was referred to Assertive Community Treatment.

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VGH High Acuity Unit “open for business”

The new High Acuity Unit at VGH is now fully staffed and operational, providing up to 12 beds for patients requiring a high level of care.

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