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Share Your StoRyDonor support fuels AI-based breakthrough in pancreatic cancer diagnostics
With support from VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation donors, researchers in Vancouver have made a…
“Game-changer:” $1 million donation bringing groundbreaking spine technology to VGH
Jason Ko could barely walk. For months, he endured a debilitating pain in his leg.…
How a legacy of philanthropy came to life with the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences
Years ago, during a check-up at the Mayo Clinic, Mr. Mohammad H. Mohseni had an…
FAQs: 2024 Canadian Charitable Donation Deadline Extension
What has happened? On December 30, the Government of Canada announced that it intends to extend…
Transformational $20 million gift helps launch M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences in Vancouver
The M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences has officially launched within the Vancouver Coastal…
How VGH is leading the charge for women’s brain health
This Women’s Brain Health Day, we are pleased to announce that Western Canada’s first women’s stroke clinic …
Massimo’s story is an example of what we can accomplish together
You may have recently read an article from Massimo (Mass) Cerantola – a firefighter who…
Breaking the cycle: A family’s fight against pancreatic cancer
For Kris Hartvigsen, pancreatic cancer is a deeply personal battle. It’s a word that echoes…
Canada Post Strike: Important Update for Our Donors
As of November 15, Canada Post employees have initiated a nation-wide strike, affecting mail delivery…
41% of my body was burned. Thanks to VGH, I’m still fighting
Two years ago, my life changed forever. Today, I’m writing this to share my…
“Because of VGH:” The inspiring story of Caitlin and Luke Elliott
A courageous battle with cancer. An emergency heart surgery. And a beautiful family. Thanks to…
$2.5+ million raised for health care innovation in BC!
What an unforgettable evening.
2024 Millionaire Lottery: Win great prizes for a great cause!
Tickets for the 2024 VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery are on sale now!…
How Vancouver General Hospital is tackling the ‘next cardiac epidemic’
“Heart valve disease is underrecognized and undertreated, massively.” These are the words of Dr. David…
Transformational $5 Million gift launching first research program in Canada for mental health, addictions and pain.
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) clinician-scientist, Dr. Pouya Azar, is revolutionizing the future of mental health,…
Donor Funded Specialized Wound Care is Leading to Better Outcomes for Diabetics
Teams at Ravensong and Evergreen Community Health Centres, and soon, Richmond Home Health, are working…
VCH Uses AI to Support Faster Stroke Care for Coastal Patients
VCH has rolled out a new program generously funded by amazing donors like you! To…
