My local dry cleaner is gone, replaced by one of the more than half a dozen “medical marijuana dispensaries” within a 10-minute walk from my home. With quotes from Dr. Evan Wood, medical director for addiction services at VCH.

Amid a provincial crackdown on problem pharmacies, the College of Pharmacists of B.C. on Friday ordered a Downtown Eastside pharmacy to close. Some VCH clients in the DTES used Native Vancouver Pharmacy to obtain methadone.

Living in a near constant state of fear that her son may become sick if he comes into contact with a vaccine-preventable illness, Shannon Westerlund is pleading with parents to vaccinate their children and help protect people like Andrew who can’t get immunized. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, a medical health officer for VCH.

The private company that provides transfer services at Lower Mainland hospitals (including VCH) fears it’s the patients who could be put at risk- amidst a simmering labour dispute.

A new app developed by VCH researcher Dr. Raymond Lam may provide patients with a mobile aid for depression.

Dr. Raymond Lam, VCH researcher and director of the UBC Mood Disorders Centre, discusses a new website that is helping people with depression and anxiety across the country.

City of Vancouver staff plan to bring the proposal to transform Casa Mia into a care facility back to city council for re-referral to public hearing once it’s ready to go due to the long delay in rescheduling it for public hearing. With mention of the applicant speaking to VCH about securing affordable beds.

A local doctor is calling out Whistler officials after another May long weekend was beset by violence, recommending the resort close all nightclubs for the duration of the beleaguered holiday. With quotes from Dr. Clark Lewis, a physician at VCH’s Whistler Care Centre.

B.C. methadone patients may soon have the alternatives they have been waiting for. With quotes from Dr. Even Wood, VCH medical director for addiction services.

Whistler ski resort in BC, Canada, has announced it will roll out a resort-wide no smoking policy from May 31, to coincide with World No Tobacco Day. With mention of a VCH-staffed information booth distributing resources and information on the health benefits of quitting smoking.