Vancouver Coastal Health

• Vancouver mayor opposes new OPS relocation on Helmcken Street

  Thomus Donaghy’s new location will provide a secure outdoor space for observed inhalation, as well as a large indoor area for supervised injection and care time.

  Health

  May 5
  
• Health officials warn of another possible hepatitis A exposure on Sunshine Coast

  For the second time in two days, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is warning about a possible exposure to hepatitis A at a dining establishment on the Sunshine Coast.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2025
  
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• Overdose prevention site closes in Vancouver, temporary facility activated

  The closure is due to the City of Vancouver choosing to not renew the lease for the Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site. which was announced in July 2023.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2024
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• Floods and fires: Climate change brings health risks, finds B.C. report

  Dr. Patricia Daly says those risks from climate extremes are different in each community under the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, which encompasses 1.25 million people.

  Health

  Feb 13, 2024
• B.C. expands supports for young adults with complex care needs in Richmond

  The funding adds 10 spaces to the Transitioning Out Program, which and includes housing and health supports such as nurses and dedicated outreach workers.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2024
• B.C. officials warn of uptick in winter carbon monoxide poisonings

  Vancouver Coastal Health said it sees an average of 31 emergency room visits due to carbon monoxide exposure during the colder months.

  Health

  Jan 22, 2024
• Vancouver resident says hospital discharging patients onto street bench

  A resident said he regularly witnesses Vancouver General Hospital staff and security discharging patients onto a street bench.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2024
• First supervised injection site in North America marks 20th anniversary in Vancouver

  Unregulated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between 10 and 59, according to the BC Coroners Service.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2023
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• She went to the hospital with suicidal thoughts. A clinician raised medically-assisted death

  "I felt so hopeless because this was my attempt at reaching out for help and I feel it was actually more traumatizing," Kathrin Mentler said.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2023
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• Vancouver won’t renew lease for controversial, ‘life-saving’ overdose prevention site

  The decision was as a result of "concerns from the community" about "negative impacts" outside the Seymour Street facility, according to Coun. Peter Meiszner.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2023