Anesthetic: as it puts you out, it puts out into the atmosphere too, B.C.-led study shows
“It means that surgeries are approximately equal to 2 million cars on the road every year.” Continue reading
Vancouver General Hospital
B.C. family gives $25 million to VGH and UBC to honor grandparents
The family says Jennie Gaglardi and her husband Phil dedicated their lives to helping others as church ministers, and now two decades after their passing they want to honor their memory to help save lives. Continue reading
B.C. paramedics raise concerns as construction near VGH continues
“There’s now flagging, and fences, requiring our paramedic crews to navigate a little bit differently.” Continue reading
Parking changes, new bike lanes part of Vancouver health precinct redesign
New bike lanes, raised crosswalks, and more disability parking are all a part of the plan. Continue reading
Her daughter died after she was discharged from VGH, and now she wants an autopsy
“They didn’t pay attention,” said grieving mom Sheeli De Silva. Continue reading
Separated bike lanes could replace metered parking in Vancouver’s health corridor along 10th Avenue
By Paula Baker Online Journalist
Parking in front of key medical agencies like the BC Cancer Agency, the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre and the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) could get a whole lot tighter. Continue reading
Warrant issued for man believed to have stolen an ambulance outside Vancouver hospital
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
A warrant has been issued for the man police believe stole an ambulance in Vancouver earlier this month. Continue reading
Video shows Vancouver police surrounding ambulance stolen from outside hospital
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Vancouver police officers were involved in a dramatic takedown near Vancouver General Hospital on Thursday evening. Continue reading
Finding C. difficile in Vancouver General Hospital with the help of a unique and furry employee
By Paula Baker Online Journalist
A special employee of Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is being recognized today for his unique ability to save lives. Continue reading
One man dead, one dies in hospital after shooting in East Vancouver
Vancouver Police responded to a shooting in East Vancouver Thursday night that has now left two people dead. Continue reading
