“Many Canadians think they know and they understand HIV/AIDS sufficiently; that is a fallacy.” Written by Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for VCH.

A Port Alberni man waiting for a heart transplant would like to see more housing available for long-term stays while being cared at St. Paul’s Hospital.

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.

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. With quotes from Laura Hansen, manager of mental health and addictions at VCH.

The Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health are working together to ensure members of the transgender community have access to a new provincial program that will offer expanded and sustainable services. With quotes from Mary Ackenhusen, president and CEO of VCH.

Vancouver Coastal Health has announced more funds for trans people seeking gender reassignment surgery.

Managed alcohol programs designed to help people suffering from alcoholism find homes continue to show promise, according to speakers at a conference on homelessness in Vancouver. With mention of VCH funding such programs.

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

VCH environmental health inspections are mentioned in the closure of two high-end Vancouver restaurants.

Veterinarian Chelsea Himsworth wants to see rats on Vancouver’s municipal election agenda. City councillor Andrea Reimer says she wants to sit down with VCH to come up with a proactive strategy.