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Peer Navigator Program to change how Vancouver’s health care system is navigated

Vancouver, BC – Navigating the health care system while suffering from mental illness, substance use or an addiction can be confusing and overwhelming.

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Alleged serial hospital thief caught thanks to vigilant staff

Vancouver, BC – An alleged member of a small, sophisticated group of thieves who have been targeting local hospitals was arrested thanks to the vigilance of hospital staff.

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VCH urges men to give health the finger

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health is urging men to use their finger and support a growing initiative to promote men’s health.

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Hot weather starting tomorrow calls for caution

Vancouver, BC – Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for Whistler, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast.

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My Health My Community survey results released

Vancouver, BC – Even though every community in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Fraser Health (FH) beat the Canadian average for physical activity guidelines, as many as one in four residents are considered obese, a major risk factor for chronic disease onset. That’s one of the surprising findings from the My Health My Community survey results being released today.

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Record Audiences Drive Second Season of Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH

BURNABY, B.C. - British Columbia’s Knowledge Network has commissioned a second season of the popular documentary series Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH. The ambitious and gripping series brought in record breaking audiences for the public broadcaster when it debuted in January 2014.

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