Richmond Hospital

• Cameras at babies’ bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

  A pilot project at the neonatal intensive care unit of Richmond Hospital has become a permanent fixture after winning high praise from parents who can virtually see their babies.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2022
  
• B.C. government announces details of expanded Richmond Hospital

  The government promises the new tower will be earthquake-safe, constructed above the flood plain, and be 100-per-cent carbon neutral.

  Politics

  Jul 13, 2021
  
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• Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital

  The health authority said in a statement that it has closed the hospital's Unit 4 to new admissions and transfers, and suspended non-essential visits.

  Health

  May 22, 2021
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• Richmond Hospital’s new tower to be bigger than originally planned, B.C. premier says

  The new tower will include a new emergency department, a fully-equipped medical imaging area, as well as health services including pediatrics and mental health facilities.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2020
• ‘Like a tsunami:’ B.C. health workers speak out as coronavirus concerns rise

  As he walks through the emergency department of Richmond Hospital, Dr. Steven Fedder says he can’t stop thinking about what might be coming.

  Health

  Mar 23, 2020
• Richmond, B.C. ‘whippits’ overdose prompts public warning from doctor

  Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is commonly available at retail outlets in small canisters known as "whippits," used to pressurize whipped cream dispensers.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2019
• ‘Birth tourism’ could become election issue in B.C. riding considered ‘ground zero’

  Residents in Richmond, B.C., say more "baby houses" are popping up for nonresident mothers to give birth in Canada, guaranteeing their babies automatic citizenship.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2019
• Vancouver Coastal Health seeking nearly $1M from foreign mother who allegedly skipped out on hospital bill

  Now the health authority is seeking relief for the amount owing, plus costs.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2018
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• B.C. says it’s concerned about ‘birth tourism.’ It’s still not cracking down

  B.C. says it has concerns, but added that the issue is a problem the feds need to deal with.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2018