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Community health centre opens in southeast Vancouver

VANCOUVER – People living in Renfrew-Collingwood and surrounding neighbourhoods now have access to more primary care and health promotion services with the opening of the new RISE Community Health Centre.

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New Richmond COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opens

Richmond, B.C. – A new drive-through assessment centre opens in Richmond on June 10, providing residents and those living in surrounding areas with increased access to screening and testing for COVID-19.

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VCH Board of Directors Appoint Interim President and CEO

VANCOUVER, B.C. – With the recent announcement that President and CEO Mary Ackenhusen will be departing Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and starting her new role in the B.C. Ministry of Health in the coming weeks, the Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Vivian Eliopoulos as interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Over the next few weeks, Vivian will be working closely with Mary as part of the transition.

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New research: local COVID-19 patients have better ICU outcomes

The overall mortality rate for COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across the Lower Mainland during the first peak of infection was significantly lower than in other regions around the world, finds a new study.

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Safe, comfortable spaces for seniors open at Hamilton Village Care Centre

Richmond, BC – Richmond is now home to 135 new long-term care spaces for seniors, as Hamilton Village Care Centre carefully welcomes its first few residents this month. First announced in 2016, the three-story, wood-frame residence on the Hamilton Lands in east Richmond is part of a larger 10-year rejuvenation strategy for long-term care across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

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VCH President and CEO Mary Ackenhusen

VANCOUVER, B.C. – After 13 years of executive leadership at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Ackenhusen will be stepping down on June 30th and taking on a new appointment with the B.C. Ministry of Health as Senior Executive in Residence focused on innovation in B.C. This is an exciting new role that aligns with Mary's long-standing commitment to transformation and innovation.

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