April 16, 2014

Welcome changes coming to Richmond Hospital

A major renovation of Richmond Hospital’s entrance will improve patient comfort and give families an easier time navigating the maze of corridors in the half-century-old facility.

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April 16, 2014

Paralyzed pit bull now a therapy dog, helping others through pain

When Elsa was only one year old she suffered a major spinal cord stroke, leaving her unable to walk. She is now a therapy dog and helps patients at GF Strong.

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April 16, 2014

Hoarder task force ‘overwhelmed’ by new cases

A task force targeting Vancouver’s “hoarding” problem has so many cases the team can barely keep up.

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April 14, 2014

Hospice celebrates Easter

VCH’s North Shore Hospice is holding its annual Easter event on April 19th. With quotes from Jane Jordan from the North Shore Palliative Care Program.

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April 14, 2014

Caune’s cause: Rights for people with disabilities

A man with muscular dystrophy is being recognized for his activism for people with disabilities’ rights. Paul Caune was treated at Lions Gate Hospital and George Pearson Centre, but opposed his transfer to that facility.

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April 13, 2014

Vancouver surgeon gives hope to people hunted for their body parts

VCH plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Hill is travelling to East Africa this fall to help people with albinism.

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April 13, 2014

In defence of one-stop health care

“VCH began providing primary care out of its community health centres many years ago to address the needs of people who could not access health care in traditional office settings.” Written by Dr. Rolando Barrios, senior medical director for Vancouver community at VCH.

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April 13, 2014

Nurses help addicts inject heroin at controversial clinic battling H.I.V.

VCH has a number of nurses working in the Downtown Eastside to help addicts inject heroin to reduce the spread of HIV. With quotes from Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

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April 11, 2014

Fraser Health launches survey

Fraser Health, VCH and UBC have launched a survey to understand how lifestyle, local environment, neighbourhood and daily interactions affect health over time.

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April 10, 2014

First Nations partner with Aquilini group on land deal

Two first nations that bought the Willingdon lands in Burnaby have brought the Aquilini Investment Group into the deal as well. Mentions VCH’s Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction.

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