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Hospital care

Learn more about what you can expect when you receive care from one of our hospitals.

In this section

  • Prepare for your hospital stay

  • Staying at the hospital

  • Leaving the hospital

  • Parking at VCH facilities

  • Better patient care with electronic health records

  • Making decisions about your health care

  • Surgery guides

Home is best during recovery

Our philosophy is that home is the best place to be when you’re recovering from sickness or injury. Your health care team will help you access any additional care you may need in your community so you can return to the comfort of your own home as soon as it’s safe to do so. Watch our series of “Home is Best” videos to learn more.

Our hospitals

Click on the locations below for more information including visiting hours, services available, parking and transit directions.

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  • Surgery

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More information for patients and visitors

Visiting hospitals and clinics

Learn about what to expect when you visit the hospital, clinics or other VCH health-care facilities.

Health records and privacy

If you received care at any of our locations, you can request copies of your medical record or health information. Find out how and learn more about the steps we take to protect the privacy of your information.