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VCH seeks person in contact with bat

Vancouver – Public Health officials at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) would like to speak to an individual who handled a bat near Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The individual left information about the bat’s condition.

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Arm your children against vaccine-preventable diseases

Vancouver, BC – As summer winds down, Vancouver Coastal Health is reminding parents that now is the perfect time to ensure your children’s vaccinations are up-to-date.

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Public service announcement for consumers of BC oysters

Restaurants in Vancouver Coastal Health are required to cook oysters harvested in British Columbia before serving, and only oysters harvested outside of the province may be served raw at this time.

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New pediatric unit opens at Richmond Hospital

Vancouver, BC – A new five-bed Short Stay Pediatric Unit (SSPU) at Richmond Hospital now means children and youth up to 17 years of age can receive care in a dedicated pediatric unit in their own community.

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Sea to Sky air quality concerns continue

Whistler, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is urging Sea to Sky residents to take precautions due to poor air quality resulting from local wildfires.

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Peer Navigator Program to change how Vancouver’s health care system is navigated

Vancouver, BC – Navigating the health care system while suffering from mental illness, substance use or an addiction can be confusing and overwhelming.

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