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New Musqueam art piece in Cancer Care Clinic

​Richmond Hospital unveiled a new art piece in its Cancer Care Clinic, created by Musqueam artist Darryl Blyth. Born and raised in Richmond, Blyth has spent his entire life in the Vancouver area, bringing a deep connection to his work.

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Overstitch procedure at VGH marks Canadian first

For the first time in the country, doctors at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) have successfully sutured a patient using a new device called the Overstitch. It involves suturing using an endoscope, providing a secure suture and less invasive procedure than traditional surgery.

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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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Preparing for summer weather

South and Central Coast, B.C. – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued weather alerts for several parts of the province, including the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) regions, as we experience the first stretch of high temperatures of the season.

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Lions Gate Hospital goes live with Vocera for hands-free communication

On May 7, 2024, Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) went live with Vocera Smartbadges — wearable, voice-activated communication devices. Vocera is one of the new technologies being implemented early as part of the LGH Redevelopment Project, which will culminate in the opening of a new six-floor acute-care facility, called the Paul Myers Tower, in March 2025.

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Using AI to support faster stroke care for Coastal patients

To treat strokes quickly and effectively, a treatment called Endovascular Therapy (EVT) may be used to remove clots and restore blood flow to the brain.

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