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Not for kids’ gift lists: the e-scooter is not a toy

Vancouver, B.C. — As the holiday shopping season kicks off, health officials are reminding gift-givers that one “hot” item does not belong on kids’ wish lists: an e-scooter. In B.C., the minimum age to ride one is 16.

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Care is at the heart of VCH

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is committed to uplifting its people – fostering career growth, celebrating their many contributions, and supporting their well-being. These are some of the reasons why VCH has been named by Mediacorp Canada as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026.

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Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) reach a settlement agreement to improve supports for Indigenous peoples through their liver transplant care journeys

UBCIC, VCH and PHSA are pleased to announce they have reached a settlement agreement regarding class complaints made through the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BC HRT). Under the agreement, UBCIC will withdraw its complaints with the BC HRT and VCH and PHSA will make specific amendments to British Columbia’s liver transplant guidelines.

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Artificial intelligence-enabled technology speeds up stroke care in Coastal communities

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has implemented a powerful new tool at Lions Gate Hospital, Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital and qathet General Hospital to help physicians treat patients with stroke symptoms faster and more accurately. The technology uses artificial intelligence to analyze Computed Tomography (CT) scans, allowing health care teams to quickly identify and assess stroke severity.

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50 years of expertise to help power better care

​For 50 years, a ​dedicated team of technical experts has quietly worked behind the scenes at Vancouver General Hospital to ensure medical technology is safe, reliable, and ready for every patient. This is the legacy of Biomedical Engineering.

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Top sleep tips from a VCH sleep disorder expert

As the clocks fall back and we gain that extra hour of sleep, getting the right amount of quality shut eye can be top of mind for many. UBC Hospital Sleep Disorder Program lead Dr. Najib Ayas has advice on setting yourself up for sleep success.

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