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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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Video: One final walk through of the Rotunda at Richmond Hospital

Brenda Wagner, Social Worker at Minoru Residence, and Tom So, Senior Manager of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations at Richmond Hospital, guide us through the Rotunda one last time before its demolition.

Story Redevelopment projects
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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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Specialized wound care = better outcomes for diabetic clients

​Teams at Ravensong and Evergreen Community Health Centres, and soon, Richmond Home Health, are working together to better care for clients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), a type of wound that affects up to a quarter of people with diabetes and is a leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations.

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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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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.

Story Mental health and substance use
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