Riverview in local news

Some good news about the historical artifacts, no news about the actual hospital site.

Expert to take stock of Riverview artifacts in Coquitlam
One of the best collections of historical medical gear in western Canada will be catalogued this year for future display in Coquitlam.  [ed. note: hopefully the entire collection will be photographed digitally and shared online.  Makes one wonder what happened to all the materials that the B.C. Archives removed from the collection, never to be seen again......]

Letter: Mentally ill need Riverview in Coquitlam
The Editor, I recently listened to audio of the Minister of Health Terry Lake describing the change in focus of mental health treatment in B.C.

UPDATE:   [ ed. note: more recent dialogue from the local paper, and a reply to the above letter. ]
 Editorial: Opening Riverview for rehab
Acting quickly is important to reduce drug overdoses, but programs also have to be well staffed and properly resourced

Letter: Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam provided valuable help to patients, families
The Editor, Re. “Mentally ill need R’view” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 20).

Bring opioid treatment to Riverview Hospital: Coquitlam mayor
The urgency of the opioid addiction crisis requires an immediate solution, and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart says there's one available at Riverview Hospital.