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Specialized wound care = better outcomes for diabetic clients

​Teams at Ravensong and Evergreen Community Health Centres, and soon, Richmond Home Health, are working together to better care for clients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs), a type of wound that affects up to a quarter of people with diabetes and is a leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations.

Story Home and community care
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New UBC Medical Education Centre at Richmond Hospital

Another milestone for the redevelopment project - a necessary relocation to prepare for construction of the Yurkovich Family Pavilion, a nine-floor acute care tower.

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Physicians supporting physicians during Mental Health Week

Doctors are known for helping others, but what happens if a physician needs emotional support themselves? Among other more traditional supports, Vancouver Coastal Health runs a confidential Physician Peer Support Program for doctors and is raising awareness about it as we mark Mental Health Week from May 6-12.

Story Mental health and substance use
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Thirty years of innovating rehabilitation equipment

Clinicians and vendors come together annually to collaborate on and learn about new rehabilitation products for patients at the Rehab Equipment Expo.

Story Innovation and research Rehabilitation
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Help inform the future of care at Lions Gate Hospital

We are launching Health Vision Lions Gate Hospital, a high-level planning process to support the local community and broader region.

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Help inform the future of Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital Campus

We are launching a high-level planning process for Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital. Once completed, Health Vision Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital will help the hospital and health care services within the campus remain aligned with the evolving health care needs.

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