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Meet Brent – an Unsung Hero making a difference on the Sunshine Coast

Brent Fitszimmons won an Award of Excellence in the Unsung Hero category of the 2017 People First Awards.

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Strengthening relationships with clients key for Bella Bella Nurse Practitioner Melissa Housty

“Although it is clients who decide whether they are provided with culturally safe care, it is a highlight of my practice when clients feel empowered and engaged by their healthcare encounter.”

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TIDES rolling in for rehab patients in Coastal’s rural/remote communities

Telehealth program leverages technology to delivery health virtually.

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Family Fit Fest Day brings out the community in Bella Coola

Family-centred event focuses on activities and fitness.

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Increased OR capacity at Squamish General Hospital delights North Van patient

Previously dormant OR now in use five days a week.

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Love our bodies, love ourselves

The VCH Eating Disorders Program raises awareness, and provides support to clients locally as well as through Telehealth for rural clients.

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Squamish hospital staff ‘make a great team,’ says surgical patient

‘I felt very well taken care of which made me feel like the surgery was a success and a positive experience.’

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Unleashing the power of music at Powell River’s Willingdon Creek Village

Powell River community spearheads uplifting music project at residential care facility.

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Bella Bella patients, physicians overjoyed with new ultrasound clinic

Clinic reduces need for patients to travel to Vancouver for routine service.

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Pemberton Health Centre staff pull out all the stops for ‘miracle’ patient

“They saved my life. They kept going and going and it paid off.”

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