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Spotlight: Dr. Michael Byrne
Dr. Michael Byrne is a Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology. He’s utilizing leading edge techniques in…
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The prostate should not be a pin cushion
When doctors at the Vancouver Prostate Centre found a tumour in Tom Stevens’ prostate, the…
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Spotlight: Dr. Jessica McAlpine
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Vancouver (I was born at VGH).…
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Stepping up in honour of mom
In June of 2014, lost I lost my 52-year-old mother to Multiple Myeloma (MM). This…
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Sleep disorders program gets a jolt from philanthropy
If you’re suffering from a sleep disorder, you may be getting some relief thanks to…
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VGH team saves young man’s heart
One morning, a couple of months ago, Bjorn Morris went downtown with his roommate. He…
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Michaela’s Story
For Michaela, it’s defeating bone cancer.
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There is no right way
I had another tough conversation with a patient’s family members a few days ago. I’ve…
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The way of the future
What do you do when a 35-year-old construction worker falls off a roof? This is…
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Grateful for “cool” support
Recently, a patient, “Betty,” was rushed to our Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).…
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Healing Art: A Q&A with Cybele Ironside
Cybele Ironside is one of the many artists whose art graces the walls of the…
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Getting back on the road
Mike Severloh is lucky to be walking again. Last May, he was cycling in Kitsilano…
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Your stories are my motivation
I was asked the other day, “How did you get into medicine?” And I have…
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Paving the way for leading-edge palliative care
Thanks to a generous gift from Robert and Greta Ho, people planning to work in…
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Technology drives mobile access for doctors
Interventional radiologist Dr. Darren Klass was at a friend’s bat mitzvah when he received an…
