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Regional Trauma Program is nation’s first to receive ‘Distinction’ award by Accreditation Canada

Vancouver, BC – The Regional Trauma Program – which includes trauma centres in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Providence Health Care (PHC), and Provincial Health Services Agency (PHSA) – is the first in Canada to ever be awarded ‘Distinction in Trauma Services’ by Accreditation Canada. The Trauma Distinction Award recognizes national leadership in the provision of high-quality trauma care.

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B.C. gives $5 million to expand efforts to curb hepatitis C infection

VANCOUVER – The Province has provided $5 million to the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation for a research study on how to reduce new infections of hepatitis C in the province, announced Health Minister Terry Lake today, along with BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCfE) director Dr. Julio Montaner.

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British Columbia develops cutting-edge system to detect HIV outbreaks

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), has created a first-of-its-kind system for identifying HIV transmission outbreaks in near real-time, described in an article in The Lancet HIV published today.

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VCH announces new drop-in centre, expanded services for Downtown Eastside clients

Vancouver – Vancouver Coastal Health today announced plans to open a new Downtown Eastside (DTES) Mental Health and Substance Use drop-in centre that will improve and expand on support services provided to vulnerable clients in the neighbourhood, and provide stronger connections to the health care system.

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VCH seeks to increase Vancouver hospice beds

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) plans to expand options for terminally ill patients by increasing the number of hospice beds in Vancouver.

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Spend time on the beach—not in the bathroom—during spring break

Vancouver, BC – Travel illnesses are no laughing matter; each year, thousands of Canadians end up spending their vacation curled up in bed—or worse, in hospital—because of a vaccine-preventable disease. That’s why the Vancouver Coastal Health Travel Clinic is reminding travelers to get properly vaccinated before you jet off to your next destination.

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