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Carrie Stefanson, Public Affairs Leader
Phone: (604) 708-5340
Cell: (604) 312-1148
Email: carrie.stefanson@vch.ca

Tiffany Akins, Communications Leader
Phone: (604) 708-5281
Cell: (604) 874-9393
Email: tiffany.akins@vch.ca

Matt Kieltyka, Public Affairs Specialist
Phone: (604) 708-5338
Cell: (604) 833-4541
Email: matt.kieltyka@vch.ca

Catherine Loiacono, Public Affairs Director
Phone: (604) 708-5312
Cell: (604) 721-4091
Email: catherine.loiacono@vch.ca

Media line: (604) 202-2012

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