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Release of report – In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care

Media statement on behalf of BC health authorities

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Vancouver General Hospital recognized for excellence

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) was recently recognized in Newsweek and the Georgia Straight for its continued excellence and leadership.

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Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on one unit at Lions Gate Hospital

Vancouver, B.C. – A COVID-19 outbreak on a unit at Lions Gate Hospital has been declared after patients tested positive for COVID-19. The adjacent unit is also placed on enhanced surveillance out of an abundance of caution.

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New COVID-19 testing collection centre opens in Richmond

Richmond, B.C. – A new COVID-19 testing collection centre is now open in Richmond.

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VCH partners with TransLink for new copper pilot project

This week, Vancouver Coastal Health, TransLink and Teck announced a first-of-its-kind project that will pilot the use of bacteria and virus killing copper and organosilane on high-touch surfaces on transit.

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New COVID-19 testing collection centre opens November 14 in Richmond

Richmond, B.C. – A new COVID-19 testing collection centre will open on Saturday, November 14 in Richmond.

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