Ventricular fibrillation and sudden death triggered by a blunt, non penetrating, and often innocent appearing unintentional blow to the chest without damage to the ribs, sternum, or heart (and in the absence of underlying cardiovascular disease) constitute an event know as commotio cordis, which translates from the Latin as agitation of the heart.
Nurse Hotline. All Neighborcare Health patients can now call the free Nurse Advice Line to get health care information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak to a nurse, call toll free 1-866-418-1002 (voice) or 1-866-418-1006 (TTY for speech or hearing impaired).
How to book your mammogram. Call the Screening Programs Client Services Centre at 1-800-663-9203 or 604-877-6187 or send us an email and a booking clerk will telephone you. Please have your BC Services Card/CareCard and the name of your primary care provider available when you're booking your appointment.