Precautions are in place at Vancouver General Hospital as the norovirus makes its rounds. Coastal Health's Anna Marie D'Angelo says containment protocols - to stop the spread of the virus - are in place in a long-term care ward of the hospital and a floor of the residental pavilion. She says a few people have shown symptoms. "what typically happens … [Read more...]
Norovirus outbreak at Royal Columbian Hospital prompts quarantine
January 1, 2013 by
A Norovirus outbreak has shut down two wards at Royal Columbian Hospital. Twelve patients in General Medicine Geriatric wards were under quarantine or sent home to prevent the spread of the stomach virus. Fraser Health Spokesperson Tasleem Juma says patients with flu like symptoms are asked to either stay home, or inform staff to prevent the … [Read more...]
One dead, another in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on the Sunshine Coast
December 31, 2012 by
A middle-aged man is dead, another in critical condition in an apparent case of carbon monoxide poisoning on the Sunshine Coast. The West Vancouver men were moored in a Halfmoon Bay marina. The marina owner found the men Sunday afternoon, with their boat still running. One man was rushed to hospital, and is expected to be air-lifted to Vancouver … [Read more...]
Eight year old in hospital after being struck by car while crossing the street
December 17, 2012 by
An eight year old is in hospital after getting hit by a car while crossing the street in Surrey just before 6pm Sunday. It happened on 140th Street and 74th Avenue, and RCMP say the girl was in the crosswalk, the walk light still flashing. Bob Pinkewycz says the girl was taken to hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition. "She … [Read more...]
Hospital limping back to recovery
December 11, 2012 by
Surrey Memorial Hospital's still waiting for a final assessment on it's MRI machine caught up in the flood a few weeks ago. Fraser Health spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward says in the meantime, the MRI machine at the nearby Jim Pattison Outpatient facility will be used, "We do have seven MRI's across Fraser Health so there is some capacity to absorb. … [Read more...]
VPD motorcycle officer released from hospital
December 10, 2012 by
A Vancouver Police motorcycle officer hit by a car today has now been treated and released from hospital, and is resting up at home. The accident happened just after 9:30 a-m on Clarke Drive. The driver of the van is being cooperative. Police say booze and speed are not seen as factors in the crash. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Surrey Memorial Hospital ER reopens following flood, without MRI machine
December 3, 2012 by
After two weeks of repairs and clean up after a flood, Surrey Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room will re-open at 8:30 Monday morning. Fraser Health Authority spokesperson Roy Thorpe Dorward says clean up and infection control inspections have been completed. But Thorpe Dorward says while most everything will be back to normal the MRI machine … [Read more...]
State of Burnaby Hospital questioned
November 29, 2012 by
CKNW has obtained a controversial report painting a damning picture of Burnaby Hospital's ability to meet the needs of its patients. The 141 page document by a citizens committee chaired by BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy makes the case for replacing many of the hospital's buildings. The report says the busy hospital has only 289 beds to … [Read more...]
Surrey Memorial Hospital ER opening again soon
November 29, 2012 by
Surrey Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room will be back to business as usual Monday, December 3rd. Construction-related flooding on November 19th shut down the ER and most medical imaging areas. Since then, patients have been cared for at the Jim Pattison Centre where a temporary emergency department was set up. Dozens of surgeries have also … [Read more...]
Patient missing from psychiatric hospital
November 23, 2012 by
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a patient who's walked away from the Colony Farm psychiatric hospital in Port Coquitlam. Charles Albert Hansen was last seen wearing a blue winter jacket, a green and white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white runners. Police say the 60-year old should not be approached. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
