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Eye Bank of BC gives another look on life

In 2024, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) facilitated 54 eye donations, giving the gift of sight to 82 people through corneal transplants and 60 people through surgery utilizing sclera grafts, the white portion of the eye.

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Creating safe spaces for all

Dedication to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion is why VCH has been named one of Canada’s Top Diversity Employers for 2025.

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Big strides made in Sechelt for breast cancer care

The newest breast cancer surgeon for the Sunshine Coast has acquired innovative technology that will help improve care in the region.

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‘Sex is spoken here’: 50 years of life-changing impact

When Ed Bell received a life-changing injury, he was told that his dreams of having children were unlikely.

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Caring for each other so we can care for others

Our dedication to caring for each other while delivering high-quality care to the people we serve is why VCH has been named as one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2025.

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VCH Emerg Doc to lead Invictus Games medical team

He’s worked on a submarine and at an Ebola Hospital in Sierra Leone. Now a Sechelt physician will be at the helm of medical care for the international sporting event in Vancouver and Whistler.

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