News
Media releases, information bulletins, and stories about Vancouver Coastal Health facilities, programs, services, people, and initiatives.
December
Health Vision Sea to Sky update and Phase One engagement findings
December 6, 2023 - Story
November
New transitional housing, integrated health care supports coming to Sea to Sky region
November 15, 2023 - Media release
Celebrating our amazing staff, medical staff and volunteers at the 2023 oneVCH Awards
November 6, 2023 - Story
October
Construction begins on new UBC Faculty of Medicine Medical Education Centre
October 31, 2023 - Story
Richmond Hospital: a personal connection
October 25, 2023 - Story
Richmond Hospital IV Clinic relocates to permanent home
October 17, 2023 - Story
Construction starts on interim Psychiatric Assessment Unit at Richmond Hospital
October 11, 2023 - Story
Vancouver Coastal Health launches mental health awareness campaign for children and youth
October 10, 2023 - Media release
New outdoor gathering place at Paul Myers Tower honours Indigenous traditions
October 10, 2023 - Story
Indigenous art projects aim to make Vancouver Community sites more culturally safe
October 6, 2023 - Story
Connecting with youth to provide the care they need
October 5, 2023 - Story
September
Canada’s first supervised consumption site celebrates 20 years of saving lives
September 14, 2023 - Media release
Embracing the vision: meet the dedicated staff bringing life to the new Paul Myers Tower
September 25, 2023 - Story
Supporting health care and the Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project
September 11, 2023 - Story
Programs from the Rotunda have moved into 5 North at Richmond Hospital
September 7, 2023 - Story
August
New Dogwood Care Home opens in South Vancouver
August 30, 2023 - Media release
Lower Mainland Health Authorities welcome Vineyards Residence care home residents evacuated due to wildfires
August 20, 2023 - Media release
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health heat warning guidance
August 13, 2023 - Media release
Do not mistake dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) exposure symptoms with heatstroke or a hangover this summer
August 9, 2023 - Media release
July
Embracing the vision: meet the dedicated staff bringing life to the new Paul Myers Tower
July 25, 2023 - Story
New Public Health guidance for landlords and stratas encourages removal of rules against air conditioning
July 20, 2023 - Media release
VCH Heat Warning guidance for Central Coast region
July 5, 2023 - Media release
VCH aims to boost responses to SPEAK Survey
July 5, 2023 - Media release
June
Former resident at Little Mountain Place takes part in the long-term care home’s 2022 Pride celebration
June 30, 2023 - Story
R.W. Large Memorial Hospital officially renamed to ƛúxválásu'ailas Heiltsuk Hospital
June 28, 2023 - Media release
What goes up, must come down: crane demobilization at Paul Myers Tower
June 28, 2023 - Story
New long-term care home coming to Richmond
June 22, 2023 - BC Gov News
Public safety advisory regarding bottled olive oil products from Pizzeria Farina and Farina a Legna
June 16, 2023 - Information bulletin
New practice tool reduces unnecessary testing for surgical patients
June 13, 2023 - Story
VCH begins community engagement on the future of health services in Sea to Sky region
June 13, 2023 - Media release
VCH transitions toxic drug alerts to provincial system
June 2, 2023 - Media release
May
Vancouver Coastal Health and Teck Partner to Study How Bacteria-killing Copper Can Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission in Long-term Care Homes
May 26, 2023 - Story
Notable construction milestones achieved on new Paul Myers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital
May 23, 2023 - Story
Hepatitis A notification for McDonald’s restaurant 3695 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver
May 12, 2023 - Information bulletin
Transforming Mental Wellness: Recovery College YVR Launches to Address Gaps in Mental Health and Substance Use System
May 2, 2023 - Media release
April
March
Indigenous doulas improve cultural safety and access to reproductive care
March 22, 2023 - Story
Bringing nature indoors: Tranquility Lounge provides therapy for long-term care residents
March 21, 2023 - Story
VCH provides award-winning quality care
March 17, 2023 - Story
February
Philanthropic partnership sets sights on sustainable improvements to health care
February 23, 2023 - Media release
VCH urges public to take precautions against silent killer carbon monoxide gas
Feburary 14, 2023 - Media release
Her heart matters: New report shows risks to women’s heart health
February 9, 2023 - Story
Visit our Richmond Hospital Redevelopment Project pop-up information booth
February 1, 2023 - Story
January
Vancouver Coastal Health is one of Canada's Top Employers for the third year, revealed Forbes
January 26, 2023 - Story
National non-smoking week 2023
January 17, 2023 - Story
December
VCH helps residents access the care they need during annual Winter Care campaign
December 15, 2022 - Media release
Parents of Richmond Hospital’s smallest patients gain new connection with their infants
December 13, 2022 - Media release
VCH Public Health urges public to make influenza vaccine a priority ahead of holiday season
December 1, 2022 - Media release
November
New complex-care housing services open on the Sunshine Coast
November 25, 2022 - Media release
Métis Nation BC and Vancouver Coastal Health sign Letter of Understanding
November 24, 2022 - Media release
A safe space for patients seeking emergency mental health and substance use treatment opens at Lions Gate Hospital
November 23, 2022 - Media release
Foundry Richmond opens its doors to young people
November 16, 2022 - Media release
October
Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes back 864 environmental, food-service workers
October 28, 2022 - Media release
Cambie Gardens apartments welcome first individuals
October 5, 2022 - Media release
September
VCH clinics to offer new combination bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for fall booster campaign
September 20, 2022 - Media release