Vancouver Coastal Health to change delivery of Downtown Eastside health services

Health authority says new services will focus on removing barriers for people with challenges.

Vancouver Coastal Health will begin implementing changes this fall in the delivery of its health services and programs in the Downtown Eastside.

VCH said Thursday it doesn’t plan to change the amount of funding — $55 million a year – but says new community-based services and programs will be funded by reallocating resources.

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Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, endorsed the plan, saying the new services will expand treatment options and provide better access to care for those who have significant untreated health issues.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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