Victoria General Hospital

• Pediatric care in Kelowna lags behind other health jurisdictions: KGH department head

  Kelowna General Hospital's 10-bed pediatric unit was closed on May 26, with the closure now approaching the six-week mark.

  Canada

  Jul 4
  
• Manitoba New Democrats promise $5 million for mature women’s health centre

  Wab Kinew says the NDP would spend $5 million to build a new Mature Women's Centre at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg and will provide $2 million in annual funding.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• Diabetic man waits hours for food at Halifax hospital, wife speaks out

  A Halifax-area woman is frustrated after her diabetic husband missed a meal during a stay at the Victoria General Hospital, and had another meal arrive several hours late.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2023
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• ‘Lots of memories’: 8-year-old fundraises for B.C. hospitals on anniversary of dad’s death

  With "lots of memories" to cherish and celebrate, Anders Yee set up a snack stand on Monday to raise funds for Victoria hospitals.

  Features

  Aug 14, 2023
• New Tranquility Trail at Victoria Hospital to give patients, families, outdoor experience

  A new green space at Winnipeg's Victoria Hospital is aimed at helping patients and their families by bringing mental health care outside.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2023
• Hammer-wielding man arrested at Winnipeg hospital, police say

  Winnipeg police were called to Victoria General on Pembina Highway just before 7:30 a.m., where a man with a hammer was found in an unoccupied section of the hospital.

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2023
• Steam pipe rupture at Victoria General Hospital injures two workers

  In a statement, Island Health said the incident happened at 8:30 a.m. but did not elaborate on what the emergency was or how badly the staff members were injured.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2022
• Two airlifted to hospital after helicopter incident near Galiano Island

  An official with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said the incident happened around 12:15 Saturday afternoon, on Parker Island.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2022
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• British Columbia welcomes first baby born in 2022

  The first baby born in B.C. this year, a boy who has yet to be named, was born at 12:04 a.m. Jan. 1, 2022, at the Victoria General Hospital.

  Features

  Jan 1, 2022
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• 5 children taken to Victoria hospital after eating THC gummies

  Police said the incident is a reminder that users should keep such products, which can resemble non-cannabis products, out of the reach of children.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021