Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is a 955 bed hospital that offers specialized services to residents in Vancouver and across the province.

VGH is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with the University of British Columbia and home to one of the largest research institutes in Canada. 

Patient inquiries  
To inquire about the status of a patient at VGH, call the main switchboard at 604.875.4111.

Visiting hours
Visiting hours vary, so check with the unit for specific hours.

Quiet hours are held between 10:30 pm and 5:40 am. You must have previous approval from the ward or to enter the hospital during these hours,

Cell phone use is strictly prohibited in the hospital.

Privacy
Patients and their immediate family members can request that no information is provided to callers, which means that no information will not be disclosed to anyone but authorized medical health care providers.