On Tuesday, after a year on the wait list, Brenda Bennett underwent deep brain stimulation surgery. With quotes from VCH physician Dr. Chris Honey.

Police are investigating allegations of fraud within the faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia, prompting the school to note it is working hard to install safeguards to prevent further cases. With mention of an audit conducted by VCH.

British Columbia is cracking down on dozens of pharmacies in Vancouver, sending them warning letters that they will not be allowed to do business because of billing infractions and other problems, including some related to methadone. With quotes from Dr. Evan Wood, medical director for addiction at VCH.

Vancouver Coastal Health has lifted the beach advisory at Ambleside Park that’s been in place since oil hit the shores of West Vancouver April 9. But public warnings are still in place for nearby John Lawson Park.

Tucked away on the campus of B.C. Children’s Hospital is an oasis of sorts. It’s a therapeutic food garden frequented by young inpatients and outpatients in programs run by B.C. Mental Health and Substance Use Services. With mention of VCH facilities that have therapeutic gardens.

Barbara Goodwin, a long-time champion of Richmond Hospital, was the Pioneer Award winner at the 22nd Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards held Monday.

St. Paul’s Hospital has been listed as one of Vancouver’s most endangered historic sites

A Squamish city councillor says the accessibility of rape kits in her district is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, a spokesperson with VCH.

Dr. Martina Scholtens, former medical director of the Bridge Clinic, says BC should step up to the plate to fill in the gaps created when the federal government cut coverage to refugee health insurance.

Canada’s new drug safety law mandates hospitals to report serious drug reactions, but it needs to be strengthened because fewer than five per cent of the reports are ever filed, doctors say. With quotes from Dr. Corinne Hohl, an ER physician at VGH.