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Know where to go for the right care this winter

This winter, it’s important to know where to go to get the care you need and proactively manage your health and well-being. Choosing the right option will help you get the most appropriate care in a timely manner and reduce stress.

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Connected by care

Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care.

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Delivering an exceptional care experience for all

The more than 1.25 million people living within our region and others we serve from throughout B.C. are the inspiration behind our core values: we care for everyone, we are always learning, and we strive for better results.

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To deliver exceptional care, VCH works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health University of British Columbia Providence Health Care Divisions of Family Practice, Coastal Regional Hospital District Boards and other B.C. health authorities, as well as organizational partners from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. We are grateful to our volunteers and community members who generously donate to our foundations and auxiliaries so that we provide safe, quality care.

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Access safe, quality health-care services and information to support your health and well-being.

Locations

Vancouver Coastal Health operates more than 120 locations, including hospitals, urgent and primary care centres and other locations across the Coastal, Richmond and Vancouver areas of B.C.

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Delivering an exceptional care experience for all.

About us

It is our privilege to care for more than 1.25 million British Columbians

Let's work together

Driven by a desire to help, we collaborate and support one another in delivering the best possible care to patients, clients, residents and families. Now is the time to join our team.