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Workers nursing health care to positive outcomes for B.C.
WebBy Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HA-SHILTH-SA . Amanda Watts of Tseshaht and Deb Melvin of the Metlakatla First Nation have a varied day-to-day schedule at the West Coast General Hospital, but it’s always centered on ensuring their Indigenous patients feel safe and get the care they need.
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How experts expect artificial intelligence to advance health care in
WebThe rise of new technologies has thrust artificial intelligence into the spotlight throughout 2023 and health care is no exception. An electrophysiologist performs a ventricular tachycardia ablation at Sacre-Coeur Hospital, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Cedar Hill long term care outbreak over at Langley hospital, no …
WebFraser Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Cedar Hill residence in Langley Memorial Hospital long term care. The outbreak first declared on Dec. 29 saw a total of seven staff members of the site test positive for the virus and no infections were records in residents of the facility, according to most recent data available from the …
OPINION: Hug a tree – improve your health
WebOPINION: Hug a tree – improve your health. Our Planetary Health columnist Megan Tomlinson speaks to the importance of trees in our lives. Nature therapy, in which a meaningful connection with nature is realized, can be part of a chronic disease self management regime to decrease risks associated with heart disease, hypertension, and …
Health-care labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to …
WebNurses tend to a COVID-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit at the Bluewater Health Hospital in Sarnia, Ont., on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Nearly two and a half years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, what started as a challenge related to high infection rates overloading hospitals has evolved into an acute labour challenge.THE …
Answering Langley Memorial Hospital’s most urgent needs
WebTo support Langley’s medical teams and patients, the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual commitment to the hospital is underway, with the goal of funding this year’s most urgent equipment needs. Among the items on this year’s wishlist: Scopes that aid in detection and treatment of tumours and polyps: $15,000 each.
Our View: Plan for future of Langley hospitals now
WebLangley, Surrey, Abbotsford, and Maple Ridge are all among the fastest growing communities in the Lower Mainland. The need for health care will only increase, and that increase is, at least in part, predictable. It’s time for governments in British Columbia to commit to a plan that lays out what happens in 2025, 2030, 2040, and even …
Addictions specialists at hospitals among plans for B.C.’s drug-use …
WebIn-person addictions specialists at large hospitals and virtual clinical consultation at regional and rural hospitals are just some of the several steps the Health Ministry plans to take amid B.C.’s move to ban public drug use. The Health Ministry is planning to take several actions to combat drug
New app to connect police, health-care providers during mental …
WebThe province has unveiled a new phone app for police to use when responding to someone facing a mental-health or addiction-related crisis. Mental Health Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced the app with a $2 million budget Wednesday morning (March 6) in Port Moody.
240 new complex care units to be built across B.C.
WebPhase two of the province’s Complex Care Housing was announced in Kelowna on April 15, an addition of 240 new complex care units across B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside addressed the crowd from 1144 Pacific Avenue, currently an empty field. “I have to acknowledge that yesterday we marked eight …
New maternity unit and clinic opens at Langley Memorial Hospital
WebThis month, Langley Memorial Hospital has a birth announcement of its own to make. After huge fundraising efforts, generous donations from the community and building a third floor onto the hospital, LMH is ready to announce it has a new maternity unit and clinic.
High rates of Indigenous diabetes spark push for better B.C. services
WebBy Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HA-SHILTH-SA . Despite high prevalence rates of diabetes in First Nation communities, gaps in education and healthcare services prompt diabetes educators to bolster culturally safe, Indigenous-led and accessible services for people with the condition.
Almost half of all First Nations families are ‘food insecure’: 10-year
WebRates of obesity and diabetes are higher among First Nations adults than in the general Canadian population, while almost half of all Indigenous families have difficulty putting enough food on the table, a new study has found.
Campaign aims to get unvaxxed health care workers back in B.C
WebThe campaign’s goal is to give a voice to the unvaccinated health care employees that are hoping to return to work. In March 2021, a relatively small but significant portion of B.C.’s healthcare workers were terminated for failure to comply with provincial mandates. Dr. Joshua Nordine, an internationally-trained family physician with
Vancouver one of world's Top 10 Healthiest Cities: CNN report
WebVancouver is the fourth healthiest city in the world – and the healthiest in North America – according to a new ranking released by CNN. Vancouver finished behind Copenhagen (first), Okinawa, and Monte Carlo, but finished just ahead of its liveability rival – Melbourne, Australia.. New York City came sixth, followed in order by Jonkoping, …
The greatest need: supporting surgical care in Langley
WebLangley’s Mark Spelliscy is living life to the fullest again thanks to care form the surgical team at Langley Memorial Hospital. Currently, for every $25,000 donated toward the Hospital Foundation’s most urgent needs fund, a generous donor will match it.
Langley grandfather’s story highlights why close-to-home cardiac …
WebDarcy and Manjit Gill are grateful for Darcy’s treatment at Langley Memorial Hospital, and emphasize the importance of the hospital being able to keep pace with the region’s population growth with the addition of vital equipment like telemetry beds. When Darcy Gill boarded a plane in Toronto
LETTER: Langley resident praises care of ambulance and hospital …
WebLETTER: Langley resident praises care of ambulance and hospital staff. Unforeseen health incident made Murrayville resident reliant on several health professionals. A local resident wanted the staff at Langley Memorial Hospital and BC EHS ambulance personnel to know their care is appreciated. (Heather Colpitts/Langley …
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