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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC: bridging information gaps about aging with spinal cord injury

The Health Promotion Community Investments (HPCI) team at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) supports the upstream, health promotion efforts of over 65 partner organizations across the VCH Region through Sharon Martin (SMART) Health Promotion Program and Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) longer-term, core operational funding grants. One of our SMART partners, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC, has recently completed an innovative project to support peers as they navigate the challenges of aging with spinal cord injuries.

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Richmond Hospital Redevelopment achieves significant milestones in 2024

​Throughout 2024, the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project has reached several key milestones, underscoring our commitment to enhancing patient care and supporting the Richmond Community of Care.

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Gingerbread house competition in Richmond brings connection and cheer

Vancouver Coastal Health’s Richmond teams are currently hosting a gingerbread house competition featuring 22 entries created by staff and medical staff from acute and community sites.

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Two VCH teams recognized by Health Quality BC for improving care

​We are pleased to share that two VCH teams have received recognition from Health Quality BC for their work to improving the quality of care in our province.

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VCH epilepsy patient and employee featured in the New York Times

Keri-Rose Tiessen was recently profiled in the internationally renowned newspaper after she worked through a life-threatening illness with the help of the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Seizure Intervention Unit, where she now works as a registered nurse.

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VIDEO: Watch the Rotunda demolition at Richmond Hospital

On September 9, 2024, the Richmond Hospital campus saw the end of an era as the Rotunda was demolished to make way for the highly anticipated Yurkovich Family Pavilion. A pivotal moment in the hospital's redevelopment journey, this video captures the final moments of the Rotunda, including a walkthrough of the building just before it was brought down.

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