June 11, 2014

Parents in North Vancouver asked to “Think Before You Let Them Drink”

A campaign involving VCH is trying to keep parents from giving kids booze.

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June 11, 2014

Athletes give men’s health issues a paddling

To raise awareness of men’s health issues, 11 athletes are stand-up paddle boarding from Vancouver to Victoria. With quotes from Dr. Larry Goldenberg.

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June 11, 2014

Coastal Health responds to charges over posters

VCH says a complaint filed with BC’s Ombudsman over a poster distributed by the health authority doesn’t deal with the facts. With quotes Dr. Rolando Barrios, Senior Medical Director, Vancouver Community.

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June 11, 2014

Mentally ill hit by ‘tough decisions’

“I am also pleased to note that a new psychiatric facility at VGH, promised by the B.C. government nearly a decade ago, remains imaginary.”

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June 11, 2014

Woman branded violent by Vancouver Coastal Health after husband loses temper

An elderly Vancouver woman was branded “violent” by VCH after what she says was one incident involving her husband during a treatment in December 2012. With quotes from Gavin Wilson, VCH Director of Public Affairs.

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June 11, 2014

Forest and the Femme Society takes Downtown Eastside women to the great outdoors

A nonprofit society gives some of Vancouver’s most marginalized a rare chance to experience the benefits of outdoor activities. With quotes from Dr. Adrian Edgar, an outreach doctor for VCH.

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June 10, 2014

Langley generous to hospital, but centralization could lead to major concerns

“There are persistent rumours that FHA will be rolled into the larger Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.”

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June 11, 2014

Clinic poster sparks complaint to Ombudsperson

Three people in their twenties are fighting the closure of a west side Vancouver youth clinic, and have filed a complaint with BC’s Ombudsperson over what they say is misinformation from VCH.

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June 11, 2014

Vancouver Coastal Health reveals plan to expand supervised injection services in city

VCH’s chief medical health officer says VCH is planning to increase access to supervised injection in Vancouver.

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June 11, 2014

B.C. teachers’ strike childcare options raising red flags

On the eve of a potential teachers’ strike, concerns are being raised over “pop-up” childcare options. With quotes from Greg Ritchie, regional manager of community care facilities licensing at VCH.

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