Patients staying at the BC Cancer Agency's Vancouver centre will no longer have to be moved to a separate examination room when receiving general check-ups, thanks to a new bed-lighting system that will assist doctors in conducting examinations in-room.

Necessary upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) building are expected to ensure disease-related agents are properly contained.

The nurse-call system at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is being replaced to continue providing the safest work and care environment possible.

The fire alarm at Cairnsmore Place is being replaced to ensure continued compliance with code standards and safety measures for those living at the residential-care facility.

A $400,000 investment by the B.C. government is expected to greatly improve the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital.

I want to clarify information in your Sept. 18 editorial.

The Ministry of Health's investigation into employee conduct and use of research data is a serious situation.

The medical-vacuum system is being replaced at Fraser Canyon Hospital to ensure quality care is continued for patients.

The ventilation and air-handling system at Burnaby Hospital is being upgraded to improve air flow for patient safety and comfort.

The nurse-call system at Ridge Meadows Hospital is being replaced to improve and protect patient safety.

The potable-water piping at Delta Hospital is being upgraded to prevent water leaks throughout the hospital and ensure uninterrupted patient-care services and prevention of potential damage to hospital equipment.