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2008 News Releases

December

December 23, 2008

Well Wishes Links patients to friends and family

December 02, 2008

Sox in the City campaign kicks off

November

November 28, 2008

Teck Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre and dedicated CT scanner unveiled at VGH

November 24, 2008

Study supports socio-economic link to health quality

November 19, 2008

Premier opens world-leading spinal cord injury centre

November 14, 2008

Services increase for acquired brain injury clients in the Lower Mainland

November 06, 2008

The Prostate Centre at VGH celebrates 10 years of excellence in discovery, treatment, and education with free public forum

November 03, 2008

Location of flu shot clinics are now just a click away

October

October 24, 2008

New supportive housing marks accessible communities day

October 24, 2008

More patients receive timely care at Richmond Hospital

October 20, 2008

Lower Mainland Innovation and Integration Fund backgrounder

October 20, 2008

Three health care organizations make BC’s Top 50 Employers list

October 03, 2008

BC supports clinical trials For blood disease patients

September

September 30, 2008

Mothers wanted for breastfeeding challenge

September 29, 2008

New dispensing system increases patient safety

September 17, 2008

Project improves Emergency Department decongestion

September 06, 2008

Lions Gate Hospital celebrates the opening of the second phase of the new $24.33 million Jim Pattison Emergency Centre

August

August 25, 2008

Food poisoning outbreak due to listeria

August 01, 2008

False Creek water advisories posted

July

July 29, 2008

UBC Urgent Care Centre celebrates five years

July 24, 2008

Paramedics staff emergency department at Powell River General Hospital

July 09, 2008

East False Creek water advisory lifted

June

June 27, 2008

Premier announces new mental health, addiction support

June 25, 2008

Lions Gate innovations deliver more timely care

June 24, 2008

VCH stocks vending machines with healthier choices

June 20, 2008

Play tackles diabetes in Vancouver's South Asian community

June 20, 2008

James Hsieh appointed to VCH Board of Directors

June 19, 2008

New emergency system helps heart attack victims

May

May 13, 2008

Food sustainability grants awarded

May 01, 2008

Face Value offers audiences a provocative, slice of life about youth, from youth

April

April 11, 2008

Lions Clubs support early hearing screening in VCH

April 11, 2008

VCH earns high marks in accreditation review

March

March 28, 2008

4,000 bed milestone reached at Cedars opening

March 26, 2008

VCH’s New “Kids at Heather” provides child care and helps recruit staff

March 07, 2008

Squamish General Hospital expands emergency department

March 03, 2008

VCH warns businesses about telemarketing scheme

February

February 29, 2008

Seniors to benefit from falls clinic at LGH

February 27, 2008

VCH wins innovation award from Microsoft

February 22, 2008

Two more high-tech operating rooms open at Lions Gate Hospital

February 21, 2008

Health research excellence awarded at UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

February 20, 2008

Forum helps parents tackle internet overuse

February 15, 2008

Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital designated national centre of excellence

February 13, 2008

New stroke patient and family resource centre opens at Vancouver General Hospital

February 08, 2008

Lions Gate Hospital streamlines patient care

January

January 30, 2008

Almost 85% of BC patients satisfied with ER care

January 21, 2008

B.C. launches immunization information campaign

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