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Hospital care

Learn more about what you can expect when you receive care from one of our hospitals.

In this section

  • Preparing for your hospital stay

  • Hospital amenities and services

  • Leaving the hospital

  • Making decisions about your health care

  • Surgery guides

Related information

  • Patient safety

    Whether you're a patient, visitor, health-care provider or support staff, we ea…

  • Travel and accommodation assistance

    We understand that making travel arrangements to receive health care treatment …

  • Visitor information

    Keeping patients connected to their loved ones is important to their comfort an…

  • Parking at VCH sites

    Get more information about parking at our hospitals, and learn how we are reduc…

  • Health records and privacy

    Collecting and maintaining high quality health records is vital to providing ou…

  • Fees and payments

    Information on healthcare costs, including paying invoices or statements and pa…

Home is best during recovery

Our philosophy is that home is the best place to be when you’re recovering from sickness or injury. Your health care team will help you access any additional care you may need in your community so you can return to the comfort of your own home as soon as it’s safe to do so. Watch our series of “Home is Best” videos to learn more.

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Our hospitals

Click on the locations below for more information including visiting hours, services available, parking and transit directions.