May 28, 2014

Fight to save Pine Clinic in Kits gets political

The NDP plans to present a petition at the B.C. Legislature to save VCH’s Pine Community Health Clinic in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood from closure this fall. With quotes from Dr. David Hall, medical director of primary care at VCH.

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May 27, 2014

Childcare spaces in Vancouver remain a luxury

The city has surpassed its three-year goal, but the costs of childcare are still high. With quotes from Dr. John Carsley, medical health officer for VCH.

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May 27, 2014

Pest infestations tend to spike this time of year

Richard Taki, regional director of health protection at VCH, says the most common reason for restaurant closure are the infestation of pests.

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May 26, 2014

‘I knew instantly I was paralyzed’ — freestyle skier

A professional freestyle skier received rehabilitation help from VCH’s GF Strong after suffering a major spinal injury.

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May 26, 2014

Bike parking opens at Vancouver General Hospital, Main Street SkyTrain

Bike to Work Week kicked off Monday with VGH and Main Street-Science World SkyTrain station showcasing new cycling facilities that make it easier for people to travel on two wheels. With a quote from Anne Harvey, vice-president of employee engagement at VCH.

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May 26, 2014

State-of-the-art bike centre for commuters opens at Vancouver General Hospital

VGH has opened a bike centre with the capacity for 182 bicycles. With quotes from Kevin MacDuff, a human resources manager at VCH.

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May 27, 2014

Stigma to success: Vancouver hospital AIDS ward repurposed over lack of demand

A St. Paul’s Hospital ward once so stigmatized it was only referred to by code name is shedding its past thanks to a steady reduction of AIDS cases.

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May 27, 2014

St. Paul’s Hospital shuts dedicated AIDS ward

St. Paul’s Hospital has shut down its dedicated AIDS ward, saying they no longer have enough patients — and the end of AIDS is in sight. With quotes from Dr. Julio Montaner, director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

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May 27, 2014

AIDS ward closes in B.C. as death rate plummets

A dramatic fall in the number of cases of AIDS in B.C. means the St. Paul’s Hospital ward that once treated those dying of the disease will be repurposed to treat those living with HIV. With quotes from Dr. Julio Montaner, director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

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May 23, 2014

Are We Ready for H.I.V.’s Sexual Revolution?

“In Vancouver, British Columbia, 16 years of an aggressive test-and-treat policy paid for by local government lowered new H.I.V. diagnoses by 66 percent.” With quotes from Dr. Julio Montaner, director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

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