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THANK YOU HEALTHCARE WORKERS!
March 31, 2020It’s a scary and uncertain time for all of us. While we are trying to keep each other safe and keep ourselves informed and updated, it’s nice to hear about some really beautiful things happening in our city. Every evening, at 7pm, many parts of the city fill with cheers in support of the front […]
Read MoreHow to practice physical distancing
March 30, 2020Want to share this poster, or other visuals to support physical distancing? You can download them! Physical distancing poster here Image files for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter here Thank you!
Read MoreSome resources on staying connected and dealing with anxiety
March 20, 2020In these uncertain times, many of us are dealing with stress and anxiety, as well as trying to find ways to stay connected while physically distancing. Here are some resources to help support coping with stress and anxiety, as well as staying informed and connected. We will update this list as we find more helpful […]
Read MoreUpdate on COVID-19 and Patient/Public Engagement
We are posting this update about the current situation around the COVID-19 outbreak and patient/public engagement at Vancouver Coastal Health. Engagement opportunities often feature in-person meetings/events; we encourage everyone to heed the latest advice from officials and site restrictions regarding whether they should still take place, and to consider if they could be accomplished through […]
Read MoreInformation on Coronavirus Disease
March 16, 2020Visit the Vancouver Coastal Health COVID-19 webpage for the latest information and updates on Coronavirus.
Read MoreTop Ten Engagement Projects of 2019
December 16, 2019As 2019 draws to an end, we have been reflecting on another busy year and would like to share our top ten Community Engagement projects with you. We are very grateful to have worked with so many wonderful staff, patients and family members. These aren’t ranked in any order – it’s too hard to choose […]
Read MoreCommunity Engagement 2018 – 2019 Annual Report
December 16, 2019We are very pleased to share our latest Community Engagement Annual Report with you! In 2018 – 2019 the CE Team engaged over 1000 people and our patient and family advisors contributed over 3700 volunteer hours! Our Community Engagement Advisory network grew to 334 members. We are always humbled by how much patients and families […]
Read MoreCEAN Advance Care Planning Workshop Update
December 16, 2019We recently prepared this infographic to show all of the accomplishments of the CEAN Advance Care Planning (ACP) Workshop Program. Advance Care Planning is a process where a capable adult thinks and talks about what is important to them in relation to their health care wishes, in advance of a situation when they may be unable […]
Read MoreBC Schizophrenia Society offering family support meetings in Richmond in March 2020
BC Schizophrenia Society Family Services supports family members of people living with a mental illness. They are excited to be offering monthly family support meetings at or new location in Richmond at the West Richmond Community Center. Please join by registering at vanrich@nullbcss.org /phone at 778-838-1886 for our first meeting on February 24 from 6:30-8:00pm! […]
Read MoreThis holiday season know your health care options
December 4, 2019In anticipation of the winter season, Vancouver Coastal Health has launched it’s holiday care campaign! This campaign will help support the public to know their health care options during the busier winter months. Last year, CEANs supported the creation of the poster to help spread this information widely. Click below to see this year’s poster. […]
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