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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…
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How VGH is leading the charge for women’s brain health
Read ArticleThis Women’s Brain Health Day, we are pleased to announce that Western Canada’s first women’s stroke clinic …
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Massimo’s story is an example of what we can accomplish together
Read ArticleYou may have recently read an article from Massimo (Mass) Cerantola – a firefighter who was brought into our care not long…
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Breaking the cycle: A family’s fight against pancreatic cancer
Read ArticleFor Kris Hartvigsen, pancreatic cancer is a deeply personal battle. It’s a word that echoes through his family history – claiming his…
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41% of my body was burned. Thanks to VGH, I’m still fighting
Read ArticleTwo years ago, my life changed forever. Today, I’m writing this to share my story of survival and gratitude – a story…
