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May 15 2024

New UBC Medical Education Centre at Richmond Hospital

Another milestone for the redevelopment project - a necessary relocation to prepare for construction of the Yurkovich Family Pavilion, a nine-floor acute care tower.

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May 8 2024

Physicians supporting physicians during Mental Health Week

Doctors are known for helping others, but what happens if a physician needs emotional support themselves? Among other more traditional supports, Vancouver Coastal Health runs a confidential Physician Peer Support Program for doctors and is raising awareness about it as we mark Mental Health Week from May 6-12.

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April 30 2024

Thirty years of innovating rehabilitation equipment

Clinicians and vendors come together annually to collaborate on and learn about new rehabilitation products for patients at the Rehab Equipment Expo.

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April 24 2024

Help inform the future of care at Lions Gate Hospital

We are launching Health Vision Lions Gate Hospital, a high-level planning process to support the local community and broader region.

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April 24 2024

Help inform the future of Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Campus

We are launching a high-level planning process for Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital. Once completed, Health Vision Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital will help the hospital and health care services within the campus remain aligned with the evolving health care needs.

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April 12 2024

Healing at “home sweet home”

When offered, Rick Garcia jumped at the chance to be admitted to Vancouver General Hospital’s (VGH) new Hospital at Home program. He had already been admitted as a gastroenterology in-patient for a week.

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