News
Media releases, information bulletins, and stories about Vancouver Coastal Health facilities, programs, services, people, and initiatives.
July
Preparing for summer weather
July 5, 2024 - Public Service Announcement
June
VIDEO: One final walk through of the Rotunda at Richmond Hospital
June 12, 2024 - Story
LGH takes part in mock crash scenario for students
June 12, 2024 - Story
May
New UBC Medical Education Centre at Richmond Hospital
May 15, 2024 - Story
Physicians supporting physicians during Mental Health Week
May 8, 2024 - Story
April
Thirty years of innovating rehabilitation equipment
April 30, 2024 - Story
Help inform the future of Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Campus
April 24, 2024 - News
Help inform the future of care at Lions Gate Hospital
April 24, 2024 - News
Hospital-level care at home launches in Lower Mainland
April 12, 2024 - BC Gov News
Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site Relocated
April 3, 2024 - Information bulletin
March
Second urgent and primary care centre opens in Richmond
March 28, 2024 - BC Gov News
Vancouver General Hospital pilots new plant-rich menu items for health patients and planet
March 13, 2024 - News release
Inspiring inclusion and accelerating women’s equity
March 7, 2024 - Story
Record number of organ transplants bring new lease on life to B.C. residents
March 6, 2024 - Story
Measles notification for locations in Richmond
March 4, 2024 - Information bulletin
VCH to relocate withdrawal management program
March 4, 2024 - News release
Vancouver Coastal Health creates more accessible parking in Squamish
March 4, 2024 - Story
February
Indigenous Health Outreach team making connections, one step at a time
February 26, 2024 - Story
New report from Chief Medical Health Officer: water systems, housing temperatures and Indigenous cultural practices - at high risk due to climate change
February 13, 2024 - News release
Construction starts on Sechelt Hospital Emergency Department upgrades
February 1, 2024 - Information bulletin
January
VCH sounds a warning about carbon monoxide poisoning
January 23, 2024 - News release
Hope on the horizon: Stem cell technology holds promise for Type 1 Diabetes treatment
January 23, 2024 - Story
Celebrating the power of art and community with Richmond seniors
January 18, 2024 - Story
Staying safe during first cold weather stretch of the season
January 10, 2024 - News release
December
Milestone achieved: Cancer Care Clinic relocates at Richmond Hospital
December 21, 2023 - Story
Richmond Hospital redevelopment reaches milestone
December 20, 2023 - News release
Fire extinguished at Vancouver General Hospital
December 15, 2023 - Information bulletin
Seasonal Tips For Winter Health and Wellness
December 13, 2023 - News release
Your Winter Health: A Priority at Vancouver Coastal Health
December 12, 2023 - Story
Health Vision Sea to Sky update and Phase One engagement findings
December 6, 2023 - Story
November
New transitional housing, integrated health care supports coming to Sea to Sky region
November 15, 2023 - Media release
Celebrating our amazing staff, medical staff and volunteers at the 2023 oneVCH Awards
November 6, 2023 - Story
October
Construction begins on new UBC Faculty of Medicine Medical Education Centre
October 31, 2023 - Story
Richmond Hospital: a personal connection
October 25, 2023 - Story
Richmond Hospital IV Clinic relocates to permanent home
October 17, 2023 - Story
Construction starts on interim Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Richmond Hospital
October 11, 2023 - Story
Vancouver Coastal Health launches mental health awareness campaign for children and youth
October 10, 2023 - Media release
New outdoor gathering place at Paul Myers Tower honours Indigenous traditions
October 10, 2023 - Story
Indigenous art projects aim to make Vancouver Community sites more culturally safe
October 6, 2023 - Story
Connecting with youth to provide the care they need
October 5, 2023 - Story
September
Canada’s first supervised consumption site celebrates 20 years of saving lives
September 14, 2023 - Media release
Embracing the vision: meet the dedicated staff bringing life to the new Paul Myers Tower
September 25, 2023 - Story
Supporting health care and the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project
September 11, 2023 - Story
Programs from the Rotunda have moved into 5 North at Richmond Hospital
September 7, 2023 - Story
August
New Dogwood Care Home opens in South Vancouver
August 30, 2023 - Media release
Lower Mainland Health Authorities welcome Vineyards Residence care home residents evacuated due to wildfires
August 20, 2023 - Media release
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health heat warning guidance
August 13, 2023 - Media release
Do not mistake dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) exposure symptoms with heatstroke or a hangover this summer
August 9, 2023 - Media release
July
Embracing the vision: meet the dedicated staff bringing life to the new Paul Myers Tower
July 25, 2023 - Story
New Public Health guidance for landlords and stratas encourages removal of rules against air conditioning
July 20, 2023 - Media release
VCH Heat Warning guidance for Central Coast region
July 5, 2023 - Media release
VCH aims to boost responses to SPEAK Survey
July 5, 2023 - Media release
June
Former resident at Little Mountain Place takes part in the long-term care home’s 2022 Pride celebration
June 30, 2023 - Story
R.W. Large Memorial Hospital officially renamed to ƛúxválásu'ailas Heiltsuk Hospital
June 28, 2023 - Media release
What goes up, must come down: crane demobilization at Paul Myers Tower
June 28, 2023 - Story
New long-term care home coming to Richmond
June 22, 2023 - BC Gov News
Public safety advisory regarding bottled olive oil products from Pizzeria Farina and Farina a Legna
June 16, 2023 - Information bulletin
New practice tool reduces unnecessary testing for surgical patients
June 13, 2023 - Story
VCH begins community engagement on the future of health services in Sea to Sky region
June 13, 2023 - Media release
VCH transitions toxic drug alerts to provincial system
June 2, 2023 - Media release
May
Vancouver Coastal Health and Teck Partner to Study How Bacteria-killing Copper Can Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission in Long-term Care Homes
May 26, 2023 - Story
Notable construction milestones achieved on new Paul Myers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital
May 23, 2023 - Story
Hepatitis A notification for McDonald’s restaurant 3695 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver
May 12, 2023 - Information bulletin
Transforming Mental Wellness: Recovery College YVR Launches to Address Gaps in Mental Health and Substance Use System
May 2, 2023 - Media release
April
March
Indigenous doulas improve cultural safety and access to reproductive care
March 22, 2023 - Story
Bringing nature indoors: Tranquility Lounge provides therapy for long-term care residents
March 21, 2023 - Story
VCH provides award-winning quality care
March 17, 2023 - Story
February
Philanthropic partnership sets sights on sustainable improvements to health care
February 23, 2023 - Media release
VCH urges public to take precautions against silent killer carbon monoxide gas
Feburary 14, 2023 - Media release
Her heart matters: New report shows risks to women’s heart health
February 9, 2023 - Story
Visit our Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project pop-up information booth
February 1, 2023 - Story
January
Vancouver Coastal Health is one of Canada's Top Employers for the third year, revealed Forbes
January 26, 2023 - Story
National non-smoking week 2023
January 17, 2023 - Story
December
VCH helps residents access the care they need during annual Winter Care campaign
December 15, 2022 - Media release
Parents of Richmond Hospital’s smallest patients gain new connection with their infants
December 13, 2022 - Media release
VCH Public Health urges public to make influenza vaccine a priority ahead of holiday season
December 1, 2022 - Media release
November
New complex-care housing services open on the Sunshine Coast
November 25, 2022 - Media release
Métis Nation BC and Vancouver Coastal Health sign Letter of Understanding
November 24, 2022 - Media release
A safe space for patients seeking emergency mental health and substance use treatment opens at Lions Gate Hospital
November 23, 2022 - Media release
Foundry Richmond opens its doors to young people
November 16, 2022 - Media release
October
Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes back 864 environmental, food-service workers
October 28, 2022 - Media release
Cambie Gardens apartments welcome first individuals
October 5, 2022 - Media release
September
VCH clinics to offer new combination bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for fall booster campaign
September 20, 2022 - Media release