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The inspirational story of Genevieve & Kirk McLean
Read ArticleMeet three-time cancer survivor Genevieve McLean and her husband Kirk McLean, a legendary Vancouver Canucks goaltender who lost both his parents to…
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Mehb’s Marathon: How a local runner beat cancer twice thanks to VGH
Read ArticleTwice diagnosed with leukemia, marathon runner Mehb Jessa faced the toughest race of his life. Thanks to the Leukemia / Bone Marrow…
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The future of spinal care is here: VGH performs first surgery with spine robot
Read ArticleEarlier this year, the first patient was successfully treated using VGH’s revolutionary new spine robot. The robot is just one of the…
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Dilawri Foundation makes historic $60 million donation to revolutionize heart care
Read ArticleDilawri Foundation makes historic $60 million donation to revolutionize heart care
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Celebrating 25 Years of Art & Healing at VGH and UBC Hospital
Read ArticleFor 25 years, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Art Collection has been the creative heart of our health care centres, providing a…
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Joseph’s Legacy: Chung family donates $1 million to VGH Epilepsy Program in memory of late son
Read ArticleIn memory of their late son Joseph, who lived with epilepsy and autism, Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung have donated $1 million…
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How the “world’s smallest heart pump” saved a life at VGH
Read ArticleFor months, Corinne Williams had been experiencing some chest pain and shortness of breath. But this was different. From the moment she…
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Her Heart Matters: Jen Murtagh’s Story
Read ArticleJen Murtagh seemed perfectly healthy – a non-smoker, healthy eater, frequent exerciser. Nobody would have known she had a 90% blockage in…
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Transformational $20 million gift helps launch M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences in Vancouver
Read ArticleThe M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences has officially launched within the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, marking a significant advancement…
