Organizers of Whistler events, such as the Ironman, might be asked to contribute money to medical services this summer. With quotes from Laurie Leith, operations director for coastal at VCH.

“VCH spent millions of dollars over the past few years ineptly upgrading the heliport.”

“Last year (VCH’s Whistler Health Care Centre) treated 18,500 people — in 1993 that number was 13,000.” With quotes from Laurie Leith, operations director for coastal at VCH.

VCH’s Whistler Health Care is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. With quotes from Janet Hamer, a VCH nurse and from Laurie Leith, operations director for coastal at VCH.

All five of the highest paid health authority employees work for the Provincial Health Services Authority.

“British Columbia should make immunization mandatory for children attending public schools.” Mentions VCH immunization statistics.

The Appleton Medical Center has made patients a big part in planning their care, helping “steer the ship.” Mentions Sandy Barr, program director at Providence Health Care, attending the National Forum on Patient Experience in Vancouver.

The Portland Hotel Society could be headed for involuntary receivership after an audit found financial irregularities. With mention of a separate audit conducted by VCH.

Students at Kelly Creek Community School in Powell River can drink from the water fountains after a water filtration system was installed. With quotes from Dan Glover, a drinking water officer at VCH.

After VCH eliminated a position at the hospice volunteer program in Powell River, the lead volunteer says the future of the program is uncertain.