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Generous donors keep much-needed Art Studios running for another two years
Read ArticleVancouver Sun May 23, 2014 – A look at Arts Studios a Vancouver Coastal Health community health unit in Vancouver that provide beginner…
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Evan Wood
Read ArticleMeet Dr. Evan Wood, Professor of Medicine at UBC. Dr. Wood is the new Medical Director for Addiction Services at Vancouver Coastal…
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Mental illness and addiction: a diversity of approaches for a diversity of communities
Read ArticleMental illness and addictions are serious issues that affect thousands of British Columbians. Whether it’s postpartum depression counselling for ethnic groups, women’s-only…
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Did you know? Quick facts about community-based mental health services
Read ArticleMental illness is one of the largest contributors to disability worldwide. Early intervention is crucial for a number of reasons: Prompt treatment…
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Managed Alcohol Program
Read ArticleA small percentage of alcoholics don’t respond to traditional addiction treatment programs. Their dependence on alcohol is so severe they often…
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Vancouver ACT team – partially funded by Goldcorp Inc. – reduces ER visits by 70%
Read ArticleMay 5, 2014 – After the dust settles, people with severe addiction and mental illness can find help meeting the challenges of…
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Doug’s Story
Read ArticleDoug was vacationing at a remote cablin on Valdes Island when he became paralyzed on his right side. It was 36 hours…
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Thanks to donor support, VGH HIPEC cancer surgery will save lives
Read ArticleHyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, or HIPEC, accompanied by tumour reduction is a hugely invasive eight-hour operation that requires a team of 10 medical…
