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If it’s free, would you try it?

The smoking cessation group at VGH is trialing the offer of nicotine gum to staff.

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Seeing is believing

At VGH, the palliative care team sees the difference eye donations make. In 2013, the unit achieved the third highest eye donor rate in B.C.

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New care model rolled out at community Mental Health Teams

A new care model is rolling out across community mental health teams. It will ensure we are treating the most complex, high-needs clients.

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Why not offer more job-sharing opportunities?

What costs and benefits must managers weigh when considering job-sharing requests? What’s the latest on Home Health Redesign? Vivian and Laura answer your questions.

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We’re changing the face of mental health

Check out the larger-than-life images and stories of how your co-workers are changing the face of mental health.

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Dislocated no more

Relieved of a dislocated shoulder, one patient thanks our “awesome” Dr. Brian Chung and VGH staff. We think they’re pretty awesome, too.

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Applications available for nursing awards

Nursing staff must be currently employed within the Vancouver Community of Care to be considered.

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What early interventions do we provide people with mental illness?

How do ACT teams consult with families? Can VCH offer staff a course in translating medical terminology for patients? Vivian and Laura answer.

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Changes in Vancouver Acute portfolios

Thank you for supporting our operations directors and patient service managers during this time of transition and portfolio changes.

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Delivering health care to the hard-to-reach

The Raven Song Primary Care Outreach team takes health care directly to some of the city’s most complex clients.

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