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Don't go viral. Get your flu shot.

SURREY – Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are reminding everyone that flu season is fast approaching and the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is the flu shot.

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Urgent and Primary Care Centre opens in North Vancouver

Vancouver, BC – People on the North Shore will be able to access team-based everyday health care with the opening of the new North Vancouver Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).

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New pups for C. difficile Scent Detection program

Vancouver, BC – It takes a special breed to thrive in a busy health care environment. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are pawsitively thrilled to announce two English Springer spaniels are on the rookie list to join the C. Difficile Canine Scent Detection Program.

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New Dogwood Lodge long-term care home closer to reality

Improved access to long-term care homes for seniors in South Vancouver is on the way as plans are moving forward for the new Dogwood Lodge.

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Richmond RCMP and Vancouver Coastal Health introduce Mental Health Car

Richmond, B.C. – Calls to Richmond RCMP regarding mental health and substance use are on the rise — exceeding growth rates and capacity for police in the region. To increase timely intervention and help provide support to Richmond residents when and where they need it, Richmond RCMP and Vancouver Coastal Health have joined forces to launch a new Mental Health Car.

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604-204-1111: One phone number for all VCH mental health services in Richmond

Richmond, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health is making access to mental health and substance use services in Richmond easier than ever.

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