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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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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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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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Regional anesthesia initiative is improving how we care for patients, and the planet

​Across Vancouver Coastal Health, we're seeing many transformative projects that are improving health systems and environmental sustainability.

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