Coastal News

New nurse call system project begins at LGH

Work on a replacement for LGH’s existing nurse call system will begin next week within the Acute Tower, bringing enhanced capabilities to patients and care teams.

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Increased focus on patient-centred care being brought to Coastal by Accreditation Canada surveyors

Increased emphasis is being placed on ensuring Coastal staff and physicians plan for and deliver patient- and family-centred care, as we prepare for Accreditation this June.

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Med Rec another key focus for Coastal accreditation preparation

Coastal staff and physicians are taking a number of measures to ensure we’re prepared for Coastal’s June 2015 accreditation.

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Stepping Stones relocates on North Shore next week

Stepping Stones, a North Shore concurrent disorders service, is moving locations effective April 14.

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LGH staff Swing into Spring for fun and a good cause

Hundreds of North Shore staff and physicians came out and took part in the LGH Foundation’s Swing into Spring campaign recently.

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LGH Emergency team thanked for being “unfailingly gracious, helpful and polite”

A recent visitor to the LGH Emergency Department graciously thanks all of the staff and physicians who attended to their care needs.

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Powell River honoured with national endoscopy safety award

Powell River General Hospital’s Endoscopy Team is one of a handful of teams in Canada that have been awarded a national award by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG).

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Preventing VTE a key focus for Coastal Accreditation efforts

Read more about the good work being done to assist with VTE prophylaxis as Coastal prepares for Accreditation this June.

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Squamish resident impressed and thankful for care received

A recent patient gives a shout out to Squamish Emergency Department staff and physicians.

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How much money could you save by throwing out less food?

The Table Matters Network is inviting North Shore residents to take the FoodPrint Challenge, raising awareness about food wasted at home.

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