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New hospice to improve end-of-life care for Sunshine Coast residents

Vancouver, B.C. –Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society (Coast Hospice) are pleased to announce the first dedicated hospice on the Sunshine Coast, which will feature eight beds, family meeting spaces and a sacred space.

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Vancouver General Hospital pilots new plant-rich menu items for health of patients and planet

For the past six months, inpatients receiving care at Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Vancouver General Hospital have been able to fuel their healing with a diverse selection of new delicious, nutritious and environmentally sustainable menu items, thanks to a Planetary Health Menu Pilot project.

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VCH to relocate withdrawal management program

VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Tuesday March 5th, 2024, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will be relocating 18 beds from the Harbour Light program at 119 East Cordova Street to the newly opened VCH Withdrawal Management program at 700 West 57th Avenue. The new program’s capacity will be increased to 21 beds and operated by VCH.

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New report from Chief Medical Health Officer: water systems, housing temperatures and Indigenous cultural practices - at high risk due to climate change

A new report, titled Protecting Health in a Climate Emergency, released today by Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer (MHO) for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), identifies populations in the VCH region facing urgent harms to health due to climate change.

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VCH sounds a warning about carbon monoxide poisoning

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is issuing a warning to the public about carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as B.C. heads into the coldest winter months.

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Staying safe during first cold weather stretch of the season

Vancouver, B.C. – As the region braces for the first blast of winter weather, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is offering some essential tips to help communities stay safe during this time.

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