Fraser Health
Soon to be Chilliwack mothers asked to go elsewhere due to obstetrician shortage
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Concerns are being raised in Chilliwack after pregnant women were asked not to come to Chilliwack General Hospital temporarily, beginning June 24. Continue reading
Surrey city councillor considers restricting vape shops
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Stephen Pettigrew says parents are concerned about the rise in vaping in high schools. Continue reading
Measles immunization programs underway at B.C. schools
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After weeks of preparation, B.C. schools are now offering immunization vaccines. Continue reading
New measles case detected, with possible exposures in Coquitlam, Burnaby, YVR
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The infected person was on a Vancouver-bound plane from Tokyo, followed by several public places in Coquitlam and Burnaby. Continue reading
‘No one is listening to me’: Langley mother battles with Fraser Health over daughter’s epilepsy home care
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Renee Marlatt says it is in her daughter Tavia’s best interest to remain at home, but the Fraser Health Authority has rejected any funding for in-home care. Continue reading
B.C. health minister vows ‘refresh’ of hospital discharge policy after Chilliwack mayor complaints
Ken Popove says it will help other communities that may be experiencing the same issue. Continue reading
More concerns about B.C. government’s plan to move private seniors care into health authorities
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority. Continue reading
B.C. health minister defends decision to roll privately-run home support services into health authorities
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Dix said he doesn’t expect any layoffs as a result of the transition. Continue reading
Health authority confirms whooping cough at Vancouver elementary school
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
In a letter to parents, VCH said students may have been exposed to whooping cough between February 7 and March 7. Continue reading
Chilliwack mayor accuses Fraser Health of sending discharged mental health patients to community
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Ken Popove has written a letter to the health authority claiming a woman in her 70s was dropped off by taxi at the city’s Salvation Army shelter last month. Continue reading