Dr. Tara Sedlak, Director of the Leslie Diamond Women's Heart Health Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and researcher with the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation says the report System failure: Healthcare inequities continue to leave women…
Vancouver, BC (August 9, 2023) - As British Columbians pack their camping supplies and get ready to venture out to campgrounds, lakes, cabins, and outdoor music festivals, Technical Safety BC and Vancouver Coastal Health are reminding people to be aware of …
Your input will help develop Health Vision Lions Gate Hospital which will inform best practices for the delivery of health-care services, consider key findings from previous planning exercises, and incorporate the latest data that reflects current and …
Those living or working on the Sunshine Coast, or other interested parties, are invited to participate in our online survey to support Health Vision Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital | Engage Vancouver Coastal Health (vch.ca). Once completed, Health Vision …
17-year-old Megan Main thought she’d have to do a lot more acting when she agreed to participate in a mock crash scenario at Argyle Secondary School. The annual event was designed to raise awareness about distracted and impaired driving during the Grade 12 …
Another milestone for the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project has been achieved with the relocated UBC Faculty of Medicine Medical Education Centre now complete. This relocation was a necessary step to prepare for construction of the Yurkovich Family …
The toxic drug crisis is a declared Public Health emergency in British Columbia and is the leading cause of death in B.C. for people aged 10 to 59, accounting for more deaths than homicides, suicides, accidents and natural disease combined. Vancouver City …
Annelisa's story is not an isolated one. In 2023, a total of 77 lung transplants were performed at VGH, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. The year also saw remarkable achievements in other transplant categories, including a record number of …
Feb. 24 - March 2: Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7188 Westminster Highway, Richmond Feb. 26: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. – ICBC, 5300 No 3 Rd., Richmond Measles is a highly infectious disease transmitted by airborne spread. Most people in Canada will be immune to measles …
Victoria Morris-Ott – whose husband, Frank Manuel, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is in a power wheelchair – says the new parking makes a big difference in her life. “Oh my heavens, it’s so much easier,” she says. “What I had to do previously …
Clients will be relocated ensuring that there is no disruption of flow in services for the pre-existing clients, and VCH has coordinated to have the new beds filled and running at full capacity within a week of opening. This site will be in operation for …
“There is no community within our region that is not at risk of harm because of our changing climate,” said Dr. Daly. “What we found however, is that the risks are different for each community, depending on both geography and on the demographics of the …
Once completed, the upgraded ED will feature a new dedicated mental health assessment room and triage space for increased privacy, as well as a room for patients with larger families that supports our commitment to creating culturally safe spaces for …
“Better Together" is a unique Adult Day Program that specializes in providing care to Richmond-based seniors who have mental health concerns, such as dementia. Led by a dedicated recreational therapist, the program offers activities like art, games …
During the colder months, when people spend more time indoors, VCH hospitals see an increase in CO poisoning with an average of 31 emergency department visits each month, compared to 19 visits per month during the warmer months of the year (when comparing …
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit in our region, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, …
