Vancouver General Hospital diverts pregnant trauma patients due to capacity issues

Vancouver General Hospital is diverting pregnant trauma patients over 20 weeks gestation to other hospitals. This diversion began Saturday, with Vancouver Coastal Health stating arrangements are in place for emergency care to ensure patient safety. Patients may be transferred to St. Paul's, Lions Gate, or Royal Columbian Hospitals. Experts and critics express concern, calling the situation dangerous and a sign of systemic decline, while the province states efforts are underway to recruit and train more specialists.