Vancouver Coastal Health

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[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

@BCGovNews Congratulations to the family!

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🔗 See the link in bio for BCCDC resources on medetomidine.

https://t.co/T4OuNcC0bm
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Across the region, VCH has identified an increase in opioids being mixed with medetomidine, a powerful animal tranquilizer. (1 of 6)

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

💡 Stay safe:

Don’t use alone. Use an overdose prevention site (OPS) or apps like Lifeguard/NORS.
✅ Sign up for drug alerts: Text JOIN to 253787.

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[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

VCH dietician, Nicole Byrom joined CTV yesterday to discuss diet fads and provide advice on making healthy choices. Select the link to watch the full segment.

[CTV Your Morning Vancouver @CTVYMVancouver]

Dietician, Nicole Byrom talks defeating fad diet culture on CTV Morning Live with @Keri_Adams 🍽️

https://t.co/4CYtr9wgpu

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

With Canada Day ahead and people looking for ways to cool off, VCH Public Health is warning the public that a “Not suitable for swimming” advisory is in place for Lions Bay Beach due to E. Coli levels that are above Canadian guidelines.

Learn more: https://t.co/A91F1db5GW

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

Rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in #Pemberton.
Free vaccines available for:
✅Kids behind on shots
✅Pregnant people
✅Parents/household contacts of babies <1 year of age
✅Adults unsure of vax status
Info: https://t.co/UxqjIFEu2y

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

Did you know cutting emissions can start in the OR? Our VGH anesthesiology team is leading the way—cutting emissions equal to charging 10 million smartphones!

Learn more: https://t.co/4tMaZjYsAZ

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

At Vancouver Coastal Health, delivering exceptional care to 1.25 million people is possible thanks to the dedication of more than 30,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers

Explore stories featured in the 2024/25 VCH Impact Report: https://t.co/kjHwqfdL3d

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

Walking, biking, rolling and taking transit are fun and healthy ways to get around. If you are able to, help your child start with just one day a week and see the positive difference it can make!

Learn more: https://t.co/pCgK07n6BF

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

Signs/symptoms of swallowing or inserting a button battery include swallowing difficulties, coughing or noisy breathing, pain/irritability, abdominal pain, nose bleeds. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. #CheckforPoisons #NPPW2025

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

Button batteries can cause serious injury if swallowed or ingested. If this happens to your child, call 9-1-1 or your local poison centre, or go to the nearest emergency department. #CheckforPoisons #NPPW2025

[VCH Research Institute @VCHResearch]

Tackling diabetes distress through peer support! The innovative REACHOUT app, developed & tested by VCHRI investigator Dr. Tricia Tang’s team, offers a virtual care platform with comprehensive mental health support system for people with T1D: https://t.co/0aOOcZXFAG

[VCH Research Institute @VCHResearch]

Get a sneak peek behind the doors of the Robotics & Control Laboratory, a leading centre for image-guided diagnosis & interventions, featured in @hospitalnewscom: https://t.co/xqTebDzgCc

[VCH Research Institute @VCHResearch]

Harnessing novel tumor localization technology, a @VCHhealthcare breast cancer surgeon is helping improve care for the Sunshine Coast community: https://t.co/hFO0irqZzc

[VCH Research Institute @VCHResearch]

Heartfelt congrats to Dr. Brian Kwon on being awarded the Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize, @UBC's premier award for research excellence. This accolade recognizes his contributions to spinal cord injury research & leadership as Director of @ICORD_SCI: https://t.co/a0GbXiabgZ

[Vancouver Coastal Health @VCHhealthcare]

The North Shore and neighbouring communities now have enhanced access to health-care services in the modern acute care tower at Lions Gate Hospital. Today, Vancouver Coastal Health is welcoming the first patients into the Paul Myers Tower.

Learn more at https://t.co/8X7DS6z2Mw