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Vancouver Coastal Health provides update on COVID-19 outbreak at Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, B.C. – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on LB8A, the hospitalist unit, at Vancouver General Hospital after two patients tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on one unit at St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver, B.C. – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on unit 5A, in the Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital after patients tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on one unit at Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, B.C. – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on T12A, the respiratory unit, at Vancouver General Hospital after patients tested positive for COVID-19.

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If you need care, don’t delay and seek care right away

COVID-19 is prudent and required by public health experts, an exception to the rule is when you're seeking medical care.  If you're in need of care, seek it right away.

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Vancouver Coastal Health wants to keep you safe and healthy this winter

Vancouver, BC – 'Tis the season for sleighbells, mistletoe, lights and gifts, but also for falls, mishaps and busy emergency departments. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has launched a winter care campaign today to help keep you safe and sound over the holidays.

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Indigenous house post raising creates welcoming space at Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, B.C. - The look and feel of the Diamond Family Courtyard in the Jim Pattison Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is notably different now that three traditional Indigenous house posts have been installed. Each of the house posts represents one of the three Nations whose unceded and traditional territories provide a home base for VGH: the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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