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New case of travel-acquired measles identified in B.C.

Vancouver, B.C. — A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident of the Vancouver Coastal Health region who travelled abroad to East Africa and Asia. Public health officials from VCH are following up directly with individuals who may have been exposed to this case.

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Mpox continues to circulate in the VCH region, especially among people not vaccinated or under-vaccinated

Vancouver, B.C. — Mpox remains a public health concern in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, with a recent increase in cases, predominantly among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) who have not received two doses of ImvamuneTM, the vaccine used for the prevention of mpox.

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Eye Bank of BC gives another look on life

In 2024, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) facilitated 54 eye donations, giving the gift of sight to 82 people through corneal transplants and 60 people through surgery utilizing sclera grafts, the white portion of the eye.

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Richmond Hospital’s new healing space

Paving the way for enhanced mental health care, the new psychiatric assessment unit opens to patients - another major milestone on the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project.

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Health authority review launches to ensure support for front-line services

The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending.

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Nearly 100 rental homes, withdrawal centre coming to East Vancouver

People will have more housing options and access to critical services as construction begins on a multi-use development with 97 non-market homes and a new health-care treatment centre.

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