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BC raw oysters back on the menu – restaurant order lifted

Restaurants in Vancouver Coastal Health are now permitted to serve raw oysters harvested in BC.

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Downtown Eastside to receive new programs and services as part of Second Generation Strategy

Vancouver, BC – After almost three years of consultation and planning, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is moving ahead with the first changes to Downtown Eastside health services as part of its Second Generation Strategy.

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VCH seeks person in contact with bat

Vancouver – Public Health officials at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) would like to speak to an individual who handled a bat near Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The individual left information about the bat’s condition.

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Arm your children against vaccine-preventable diseases

Vancouver, BC – As summer winds down, Vancouver Coastal Health is reminding parents that now is the perfect time to ensure your children’s vaccinations are up-to-date.

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Public service announcement for consumers of BC oysters

Restaurants in Vancouver Coastal Health are required to cook oysters harvested in British Columbia before serving, and only oysters harvested outside of the province may be served raw at this time.

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New pediatric unit opens at Richmond Hospital

Vancouver, BC – A new five-bed Short Stay Pediatric Unit (SSPU) at Richmond Hospital now means children and youth up to 17 years of age can receive care in a dedicated pediatric unit in their own community.

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