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Proud at Pride: celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Decked out in vibrant colours on a beautiful summer day, approximately 90 VCH staff and medical staff, senior executive leaders, Board members, friends and family participated in the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

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VCH builds awareness of mental-health and substance-use services at B.C. Lions game

Vancouver Coastal Health’s team showed B.C. Lion’s fans how to prevent overdose deaths using a naloxone kit.

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LGH takes part in mock crash scenario for students

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) partnered with North Vancouver RCMP, the District of North Vancouver Fire Department, School District 44, BC Emergency Health Services, North Shore Safety Council, and ICBC to conduct a mock-crash scenario recently as part of an awareness campaign for students.

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Spring social creates opportunities to shine for older adults in Sechelt

A spring-themed celebration held on Saturday, May 25, at the Vancouver Coastal Health Portside Adult Day Program located in Silverstone Care Centre allowed members to shine and community connections to bloom.

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Celebrating the power of art and community with Richmond seniors

“Better Together," Richmond's Integrated Adult Day Program, recently launched an art display at the Thompson Community Centre in honour of Alzheimer's Month. The display features several art pieces created by program participants.

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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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