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June 30 2023

Former resident at Little Mountain Place takes part in the long-term care home’s 2022 Pride celebration

Little Mountain Place is a long-term care home in Vancouver that has been working to ensure all residents feel safe to express who they are.

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June 22 2023

New long-term care home coming to Richmond

More people in Richmond and the surrounding areas will have access to high-quality long-term care as Vancouver Coastal Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 150 beds.

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May 26 2023

Vancouver Coastal Health and Teck Partner to Study How Bacteria-killing Copper Can Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission in Long-term Care Homes

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Teck Resources Limited and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are partnering to study how antimicrobial copper can be used to prevent infections and improve health outcomes in three long-term care homes across the VCH region. Funded by Teck, it will be the first study of its size in Canada.

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March 21 2023

Bringing nature indoors: Tranquility Lounge provides therapy for long-term care residents

A Horticultural Therapist and the Recreation Therapy team at a Vancouver Coastal Health long-term care centre aimed to bring nature to residents with a recent project.

Story Home and community care Wellness
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