B.C.’s heat wave is creating a new concern due to rising air pollution levels. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

The number of new HIV diagnoses in British Columbia has steadily declined in the past decade – but not for gay and bisexual men, who have shown no meaningful decreases. They also accounted for nearly two-thirds of new cases in 2012, according to a new report from B.C.’s provincial health officer. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

A provincewide heat wave in B.C. is expected to hit record highs in the coming days, heightening concerns about wildfires. With comments from Dave Lefebvre, a spokesperson for VCH.

According to a new report, the City of Vancouver should consider building a new transit line along Broadway in phases, while restricting high density to the busy commercial core to preserve the city’s character in the neighbourhoods along the route. With mention of a need to transport passengers to and from VGH.

A paralyzed Vancouver man is worried about his rehabilitation now that he is being discharged to Royal Columbian Hospital. With a statement from VCH about the discharge.

“Surely we need the citizens of the Sunshine Coast to step up and make it clear to Vancouver Coastal Health that it is beyond the time when there should be a new hospital planned that would double the capacity of the incapable new wing.”

VCH medical health officer Meena Dewar says children are at a greater risk for getting sick from the heat.

Fraser Health’s interim CEO Dr. David Ostrow says his priority is to set clear targets to success and keep a scorecard that will be indicators of how the hospitals are doing.

“A survey in 2012 by Ipsos Reid told us that 44 per cent of us believe that driving is a complex task. Yet 40 per cent of people who own cell phones admit they have used them while driving.” Written by Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for VCH.

“Anyone looking for a secure, in-demand career that is well paid, intellectually challenging and for which one can feel proud and will receive most people’s undying gratitude need look no further than nursing.”