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Former resident at Little Mountain Place takes part in the long-term care home’s 2022 Pride celebration

Little Mountain Place is a long-term care home in Vancouver that has been working to ensure all residents feel safe to express who they are.

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R.W. Large Memorial Hospital officially renamed to ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital

Bella Bella, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in partnership with Heiltsuk Nation, officially announced the renaming of R.W. Large Memorial Hospital to ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital, which serves Bella Bella and surrounding rural communities, including the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation in the village of Klemtu and Wuikinuxv Nation along the Rivers Inlet.

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What goes up, must come down: crane demobilization at Paul Myers Tower

After towering over the construction site of the future Paul Myers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital, the crane finally came down marking a significant milestone for the project after months of significant progress. The crane has been a fixture at the hospital for the past year hoisting important materials over 150 feet to support significant structural wor​k.

Story Redevelopment projects
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New long-term care home coming to Richmond

More people in Richmond and the surrounding areas will have access to high-quality long-term care as Vancouver Coastal Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 150 beds.

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Public safety advisory regarding bottled olive oil products from Pizzeria Farina and Farina a Legna

VANCOUVER, B.C. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Public Health advises customers of both Pizzeria Farina located at 915 Main Street, Vancouver and Farina a Legna located at 119 2nd Street East, North Vancouver to avoid consuming bottled herb and chili infused olive oils purchased from these restaurants. Anyone who has already purchased these products is recommended to discard them or return them to either restaurant. Both products are no longer on sale at these locations.

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New practice tool reduces unnecessary testing for surgical patients

​The reduction in preoperative group and screen testing has resulted in 9,000 fewer trips to medical labs at procedural hospitals in the days leading up to surgery and saved the health system $225,000 over three years.

Story Innovation and research
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