Photographs from the Frontlines of Health

On exhibit for the first time in Canada, Providence Health Care and AstraZeneca Canada are co-presenting Beyond Barriers: Photographs from the Frontlines of Health, which celebrates the compassion and ingenuity of health professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers and others) working on Canada's frontlines.

Captured by a team of award-winning Canadian photojournalists (led by Roger LeMoyne), the exhibition is a series of powerful images and captivating stories about the contributions and challenges experienced by Canada's health professionals who work tirelessly in street clinics, community health centres, inner city hospitals, mobile outreach units, solo rural practices and remote outposts.

What: Media are invited to attend an exclusive preview of the exhibition, featuring local frontline health practitioners who will share their experiences of working on the frontlines of health in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Interview and photo opportunities will be available following brief remarks. When: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where: St. Paul's Hospital (1081 Burrard Street) - Roof top garden, 4th floor Media are asked to meet at the main information desk at the Burrard Street entrance at 9:50 a.m.

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ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC.

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