We are committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people. This includes the First Nations, Métis and Inuit within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil’wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv and Xa’xtsa.
Message from Dr. Penny Ballem, Board Chair, Vancouver Coastal Health
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Message from Vivian Eliopoulos, President and CEO, Vancouver Coastal Health
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DonateOur Vision
Healthy lives in healthy communities.
Our Values
At VCH, values guide behaviour and create a workplace where everyone is pulling in the same direction toward a common purpose – to deliver an exceptional care experience for all.
We Care for Everyone
We believe being caring is at the heart of what we do, caring for our patients, their families, our colleagues and ourselves.
We are Always Learning
We believe in staying curious, always open to innovative ideas and ways to improve health care.
We Strive for Better Results
We believe in achieving better results across all functions of health care leading to better patient outcomes and improving health care.
Our Pillars
As part of VCH’s commitment to delivering an exceptional care experience for all, we continually look for ways to improve our programs and services to ensure they are culturally safe, respectful and appropriate, and advance health equity. VCH’s pillars guide us in delivering safe, quality care and support with a focus on taking an equity-led, intersectional approach to caring for people.
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Indigenous Cultural Safety
Committing to reconciliation and learning, and providing the best care informed by the history and culture of Indigenous peoples.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting a sense of belonging where we can all bring our whole selves to VCH.
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Anti- Racism
Creating a community where we dismantle attitudes, practices and processes that impact people based on their race or ethnicity.
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Planetary Health
Restoring, stewarding and conserving healthy ecosystems for generations to come.
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