A transgender man has filed a human-rights complaint against B.C.’s Ministry of Health over delays in his gender reassignment surgery, and advocates say such backlogs are a continuing and unacceptable problem. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, a spokesperson for VCH.

As part of VCH’s HOpe Centre Community Open House held Oct. 4, more than 200 people participated in a giant hug, joining hands around the entirety of the building in a show of unity for those affected by mental illness.

One of Canada’s most respected voices in public health has announced his retirement with the same kind of outspoken advice to government that has marked his 15 years on the job.

“Our health system is skewed toward complex interventions by highly paid experts. We allow people to get sick or frail, then, when it is nearly too late, we step in with hugely expensive measures. In that world, the physician — as chief problem-solver — rules. The European system leans the other way. Far more time and effort is spent on preventive efforts.”

The flu season has arrived early in the Lower Mainland — with seven outbreaks so far in long-term care homes, which is already more than half of the outbreaks normally detected in an entire season. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, medical health officer at VCH.

A new website developed by VCH and regional health authorities is bringing together services and tools from across B.C. to help families and young people experiencing psychosis access early assessment and treatment.

While colder weather and shorter days go hand in hand with winter time, catching the flu doesn’t have to, according to Vancouver Coastal Health. With quotes from Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer at VCH.

Flu season has started early, but VCH has enough vaccine to fulfill the demand. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, medical health officer at VCH.

Health officials on Thursday rolled out the rest of the flu vaccine supply in Metro Vancouver, following an unusually early start to the influenza season. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, medical health officer at VCH.

While colder weather and shorter days go hand in hand with wintertime, catching the flu doesn’t have to, according to Vancouver Coastal Health. With quotes from Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for VCH.