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VCH Public Health urges public to make influenza vaccine a priority ahead of holiday season

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Since B.C. first began offering influenza vaccines this fall, over 340,000 doses have been administered to adults and children in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region.

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New complex-care housing services open on the Sunshine Coast

People living on the Sunshine Coast with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges will have access to enhanced services as the Province adds complex-care housing services for approximately 25 people in the region.

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Métis Nation BC and Vancouver Coastal Health sign Letter of Understanding

Vancouver, B.C. – Métis Nation BC (MNBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) unite to further advocate for Métis people across the health authority's region.

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A safe space for patients seeking emergency mental health and substance use treatment opens at Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver, B.C. – Residents living on the North Shore and Coastal regions in need of emergency mental health and substance use treatment will have a new safe and secure place to receive care as Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) opens the new Psychiatric Emergency Assessment and Treatment (PEAT) area at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH).

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VCH named Canada's Top 100 Best Employers

As a values-based organization, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has once again been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the second year running. The long-standing accolade recognizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

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Foundry Richmond opens its doors to young people

Young people in Richmond will have access to more mental-health and substance-use services with the opening of the Foundry centre’s permanent location.

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