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Don’s Story
Don Konantz, advocate for prostate cancer, shares his story and the importance of the Vancouver Prostate Centre at VGH.
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Tireless Volunteer, Generous Donor and Loyal Friend
For over 30 years, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation has been honoured and inspired by…
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Improving the Lives of Breast Cancer Survivors
Thanks to donations from multiple individuals and organizations, recruitment for the Dr. Patty Clugston Chair…
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Great Spine Care (and Potato Chips!) Inspire Donations
Jill Munro is a bright, energetic woman with a promising future ahead of her. In…
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Mr. Lube Tournament for Life golf tournament raises over $460,000
The 18th annual Mr. Lube Tournament for Life, held on June 16, 2014, raised more than $460,000 to benefit the Vancouver Prostate Centre at VGH and to support the ‘Most Urgent Needs’ Fund of the Foundation.
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Funding supports prostate cancer patients better manage their care
For Immediate Release June 3, 2014 Ministry of Health VICTORIA – The Province is providing…
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$10,000 donation provides critical lifeline and peace of mind for seniors
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation recently recognized Vancouver Firefighters’ Charitable Society (VFCS) for their generous…
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Generous donors keep much-needed Art Studios running for another two years
Vancouver Sun May 23, 2014 – A look at Arts Studios a Vancouver Coastal Health community…
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Evan Wood
Meet Dr. Evan Wood, Professor of Medicine at UBC. Dr. Wood is the new Medical…
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Mental illness and addiction: a diversity of approaches for a diversity of communities
Mental illness and addictions are serious issues that affect thousands of British Columbians. Whether it’s…
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Did you know? Quick facts about community-based mental health services
Mental illness is one of the largest contributors to disability worldwide. Early intervention is crucial…
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Managed Alcohol Program
A small percentage of alcoholics don’t respond to traditional addiction treatment programs. Their dependence…
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Vancouver ACT team – partially funded by Goldcorp Inc. – reduces ER visits by 70%
May 5, 2014 – After the dust settles, people with severe addiction and mental illness can find help meeting the challenges of ‘day-to-day’ living, with two new Assertive Community Treatment teams, Health Minister Terry Lake announced today.
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Doug’s Story
Doug was vacationing at a remote cablin on Valdes Island when he became paralyzed on his right side. It was 36 hours before he reached VGH and time was running out.
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Thanks to donor support, VGH HIPEC cancer surgery will save lives
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, or HIPEC, accompanied by tumour reduction is a hugely invasive eight-hour operation that requires a team of 10 medical specialists, nurses and technicians.
