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‘Nurse in your pocket’ - Richmond Hospital innovation a first in BC

Richmond Hospital has implemented a new home-monitoring system for chemotherapy patients that’s the first of its kind in the province.

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Putting equity at the heart of trauma recovery

Vancouver Coastal Health recently hosted the inaugural Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Trauma Symposium in British Columbia, bringing together people from health care and beyond to focus on how social factors shape traumatic injury and recovery. The event highlighted research, innovation, and quality initiatives that encourage equity in trauma care across the province.

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VGH anesthetic gas scavenging makes a big impact

Vancouver General Hospital has implemented an anesthetic gas filtering system and the move is having a big impact on the environment.

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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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Creating safe spaces for all

Dedication to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion is why VCH has been named one of Canada’s Top Diversity Employers for 2025.

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