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Indigenous women report "shocking" mistreatment during childbirth care: study
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (803+ words) Published 10: 00 am Thursday, July 9, 2026 New data from a first-of-its-kind nationwide maternity study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that three-quarters of Indigenous women surveyed report some form of mistreatment or disrespect from care providers during pregnancy and…...
Maternity diversion from Ridge Meadows Hospital coming this weekend
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (150+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 There is a maternity diversion coming to Ridge Meadows Hospital this weekend. Fraser Health has announced that due to a gap in obstetrician-gynecologist coverage at the Maple Ridge facility, a maternity diversion will be in place…...
White Rock hospital set for 9th maternity diversion since December
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) Published 7: 52 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock is set for its 9th maternity diversion since December. The latest diversion starts Wednesday, March 25 at 8 a. m. and goes until Tuesday, March 31 at 8 a. m. (Anna Burns/Black Press Media files) Expecting parents can…...
Top doc says B. C is in crisis when it comes to maternity, gynecological care
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (559+ words) Published 11: 30 am Monday, March 16, 2026 With Peace Arch Hospital under another maternity diversion from March 12-18, the president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of B. C. is sounding the alarm over what she calls a maternity crisis in the province. (Anna Burns…...
White Rock hospital set for 8th maternity diversion since December
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (377+ words) Published 4: 45 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Another maternity diversion " the eighth since December and fifth diversion in 2026 " is set to start Thursday, March 12 at 8 a. m. and last nearly a week, until 8 a. m. on Wednesday, March 18. (Anna Burns/Black Press Media files) White Rock's Peace…...