Emergency Dept, Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), located in British Columbia, serves as a critical healthcare facility providing specialized services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through its regional programs. It offers a comprehensive range of basic and advanced emergency healthcare, as well as trauma services, ensuring exceptional care for the population it serves, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Committed to the health and well-being of approximately 1.25 million people, VGH emphasizes patient safety and privacy while offering various resources and support for patients and visitors. The hospital is designed to accommodate diverse healthcare needs through numerous services and locations within the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Generated from the website

Consultations with Dr. Costa for BC patients take place at the Specialist Referral Clinic in Vancouver. Virtual consultations are also available. If surgery is indicated, procedures are performed by Dr. Costa at the Cambie Surgery Centre. If non-surgical care options such as ultrasound guided injections are indicated, these can also be provided by Dr. Costa at the Specialist Referral Clinic. Some restrictions apply. Please note, if you are seeking hip and knee replacement surgery, consultations for these procedures take place at the Specialist Referral Clinic in Vancouver, but the surgical procedures are currently only available with Dr. Costa in Calgary AB. See www.orthosouth.ca/our-services/option-for-bc-patients-only for more details.

BC Children's Hospital is a global leader in pediatric care, providing comprehensive treatment, education, and research for children and youth. With state-of-the-art technology and groundbreaking programs, it is dedicated to advancing child health and enhancing the lives of families throughout British Columbia. The hospital places a strong emphasis on Indigenous health, offering specialized advocacy and support for Indigenous patients and families. It also boasts a dedicated research institute that collaborates with over 400 research teams to further understand and improve child health conditions and treatments. Generated from the website