A person visiting someone in the hospital. The patient is lying in bed and smiling

In this section

  • Preparing for your hospital stay

  • Hospital amenities and services

  • Leaving the hospital

  • Parking at VCH sites

  • 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.

iCARE & Ideal Transition Home: Putting People First
little girl pushing a wheelchair by information booth

Visitor information

If you are visiting someone staying in the hospital, call the unit where they are staying or the hospital's general information to learn the visiting hours. Learn more about what to expect when you visit the hospital.

Learn more

More information for patients and visitors

Patient Safety

Whether you're a patient, visitor, health-care provider or support staff, we each play important roles in keeping our health-care facilities safe for patients and staff.

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.