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Women will have improved access to cancer care as the Province expands gynecological oncology surgical services to new regions and strengthens the care teams
… her, BC Cancer and the surgical team at Vancouver General Hospital for the amazing care. I want other women facing this … directly benefit oncology patients at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and other locations throughout the region. We … incredibly grateful to the Ministry of Health, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and our health-care partners for their …
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Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and immunization.
… For babies who qualify, Nirsevimab is: Free Given in hospital before going home Available at public health units … during pregnancy After your baby is born: Ask in the hospital if your baby can get RSV protection If your baby is … Babies can get RSV illness soon after leaving the hospital. If your baby qualifies, it's best to get protection …
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A partnership between School District 73, Thompson Rivers University and IH, HSA offers high school students an opportunity to explore careers in health care.
… Long-Term Care , Ponderosa Lodge and Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). Students were introduced to the health-care … IH educators then led guided tours through various hospital departments. The tours helped students get familiar …
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The Golden Primary Care Centre is home to the East Kootenay Primary Care Network team.
… they need, and it also creates space at Golden District Hospital to better support patients who need acute care.  As demand for hospital services continues to grow, the Golden Primary Care …
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Health Sciences Academy is a unique program that gives students an up-close look at health-care careers and an opportunity to learn from professionals.
… Throughout the year, students rotate through different hospital departments, giving them insight into both … Senior leaders at RIH say the program also helps demystify hospital environments for young people while showing them how … Allowing students to have experiences in hospital settings makes a hospital a less intimidating place. …
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This service is for patients who require medical attention within 12-24 hours, but are not in an emergency.
… medical attention within 12-24 hours, but are not in an emergency. …
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View our operational policies. Communicating these policies, and public accountability, are components of our strategic priorities.
… Free Environment for Clients AH0200 Requests for Care on Hospital Property AH0210 Responding to Emergencies Outside … Care Testing AH2500 Least Restraint AH3000 Assignment of Hospital Rooms AH3500 Funeral Home Transfer Policy AH3600 … and Procedure Bylaws 8.3 Health Authorities Act 8.4 Hospital Act   …
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Understand the risks, signs, and symptoms of clots in the veins and lungs to help you recognize when to seek urgent medical care.
… strain on both the lungs and the heart. A PE is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. Even smaller …
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Learn about convalescent care, a short-stay service that helps you regain strength and mobility after hospitalization so you can return back to your community.
… List of current medications Provincial Health Number (PHN) Emergency contact information Washable clothes  Ambulatory …
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Older adults and seniors are vulnerable to abuse, and those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are even more so. Learn why and what help is available.
… Marchbank , a professor in Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (GSWS), …