Hospital resource centres
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Hospital resource centres assist people, and their families make informed choices about their health by providing access to information and personal assistance in locating information.
What to expect
Hospital resource centres help you and your family make informed choices about your health before, during, and after your hospital stay.
Hospital resource centres provide information on the following:
- Diseases, conditions, symptoms, medical tests etc.
- Finding your way around the health care system
- Community resources and how to access them
- Non-medical information
Hospital resource centres also offer:
- Computer access for email and research
- Pamphlets and brochures
- Copy machine and fax
- Personal assistance in locating information
- Reliable web resources and links to sites that enable patients and families to stay connected with their loved ones during their hospital stay
Resources
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Patient Health Education Materials catalogue
A catalogue of health education materials and brochures created by VCH.
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CIBC Centre for Patients & Families at Vancouver General Hospital
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
We are closed on statutory holidays. Our hours have changed temporarily. Please call or email the facility during business hours to check for walk-in availability.