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VCH signs agreements for six new and expanded residential care facilities

Vancouver, BC - Vancouver Coastal Health has signed agreements for six new and expanded residential care facilities, providing about 600 beds across the health authority, including 225 additional beds. The agreements are part of a $40 million, 10-year strategy that will see a significant number of the region’s residential care facilities rebuilt.

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Warm weather ahead brings window safety warning from doctors & paramedics

Vancouver – To kick off Safe Kids Week, BC Children’s Hospital, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), together with all the health authorities around the province are reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their windows and balconies are safe and secure.

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Doctors warn mountain bike riders: don’t let an injury cut your season short

Vancouver, BC – As the sport of mountain biking grows in popularity so too does the number of injured riders. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) doctors are reminding riders to “shred safe” this season so they don’t land in an emergency department and cut their riding season short.

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New Community Care Clinic opens in Richmond

Vancouver, BC - VCH Richmond’s new Community Care Clinic is now open at 6091 Gilbert Road, adjacent to Richmond General Hospital.

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Don’t wait – vaccinate!

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is reminding parents and caregivers to have their future kindergarteners immunized before school starts in the fall.

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Mumps in Whistler

Recently eight cases of mumps were reported in young adults in Whistler. Mumps is a contagious viral infection and your best protection is immunization.

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