October 26, 2014

‘Zombies’ protest clinic’s closure

Zombie-clad protesters hit the streets Sunday in a final effort to bring VCH’s Pine Free Clinic back to life. With comments from Gavin Wilson, spokesperson for VCH.

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October 27, 2014

Zombie protest held over imminent closure of a Vancouver youth clinic

Protesters dressed as zombies tried to bring VCH’s Pine Clinic on 4th Avenue and Maple Street back from the dead.

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October 22, 2014

Canada is ignoring easy, uncontroversial ways to prevent overdose deaths

“This past weekend, a particularly potent batch of heroin resulted in 31 overdoses at (VCH’s) Insite safe injection clinic.”

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October 21, 2014

Ebola outbreak: What you need to know

VCH Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Patricia Daly dispelled common myths and provided the medical facts in a rapid-fire question-and-answer session Tuesday with the CBC’s Andrew Chang.

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October 22, 2014

Vancouver man in custody after eight-hour standoff with police

A VCH patient who went AWOL from Lions Gate Hospital is being treated for minor injuries after an eight-hour standoff with police.

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October 20, 2014

New Hope but No New Money for Vancouver Island Woman Desperate for Double Lung Transplant

A Vancouver Island woman continues to fight for her life. But while she was in Vancouver being assessed for life-saving surgery – her case was front and centre at the BC legislature. With mention of VCH saying that the costs are a major barrier to putting her on the transplant list.

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October 21, 2014

‘I think it’s sick’: Squamish senior’s treatment by health officials leaves relatives appalled

The grandchildren of an injured Squamish senior who was delivered by Vancouver Coastal Health officials to an Abbotsford shelter are “appalled” at her treatment. With comments from Gavin Wilson, a spokesperson for VCH.

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October 20, 2014

Woman taken from Squamish to Abbotsford shelter

Barbara Lowery, 75, doesn’t know why she was driven two hours away after being discharged from the hospital. With mention of a statement from VCH.

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October 21, 2014

Paralyzed man Darek Fidyka walks after cell transplant, rehab

Darek Fidyka, a man who was paralyzed from the chest down, was able to take steps with a walker following extensive rehabilitation and a transplant of cells from his nasal cavity to his spinal cord, British and Polish researchers say. With quotes from Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, director of ICORD.

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October 19, 2014

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation elects board

North Shore resident Paul Hamilton was elected board chair of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation at the foundation’s AGM last month.

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