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Our very own Woman of Distinction!

Our congratulations to Dr. Vicki Bernstein who was awarded the YWCA Metro Vancouver Woman of Distinction Award for Health & Wellness on June 3.

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How are we serving Aboriginal communities?

One employee asks: What is our plan for serving — and engaging with — Aboriginal communities? Vivian and Laura answer.

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Nursing Week celebrations a great success!

Vancouver’s 2014 National Nursing Week celebrations included a heartwarming event at VanDusen Botanical Garden and a lively “marketplace” at VGH.

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Strathcona Mental Health Team celebrates belated Mental Health Week

All are welcome at next week’s MH&A presentations, hosted by the Strathcona Mental Health Team.

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Creative expression flourishes in Banfield Pavilion’s recreation program

Banfield’s Recreation Program strives to provide elders with meaningful activities that eliminate loneliness, helplessness and boredom.

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Annual youth conference highlights job-seeking and job-keeping strategies

The annual Youth Employment Conference provides resources, related to both employment and education training programs suitable for youth.

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Where do you fit in the reprocessing cycle?

Where do you fit in – and do you know what to look for when selecting sterile instrument packs? Hands-on participation at the RPIP display!

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The $64,000 question (so to speak)

One employee asks: How will the B.C. government meet the growing demands for health care without increasing the province’s debt? Vivian and Laura answer.

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It’s the bee’s knees!

In celebration of National Nursing Week, the VGH Burn, Plastics & Trauma team stirred, sifted and sprinkled for the title of best cupcake. The competition was tough but the winner was bee-yond compare!

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New pain clinicians a resource for RNs

VGH RNs Jenni Sakai and Stephannie Westerberg will support bedside nurses in the often difficult and always important work of managing patients’ pain.

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