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Share Your StoRyUBC Hospital-led study debunks CCSVI Treatment for MS patients
Under the leadership of MS specialist Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, MS doctors and researchers at VGH and UBC Hospital recently conducted a study to test the validity of a controversial MS treatment called CCSVI.
Caring for Patients
IN HOSPITALS AND IN OUR COMMUNITIES Every year more than 600,000 people from across BC…
Barbara Grantham’s Story
I’m a 3rd generation Vancouverite. My grandfather, my father and I were all born at…
Board of Directors for 2012-13
Our Board of Directors is comprised of many accomplished and dedicated business and community leaders.…
Donors Raise Record Revenue
One of the ways that VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation ensures excellence in health care…
Cutting-Edge Research
DISCOVERING NEW CURES AND TREATMENTS Detecting early signs of disease. Developing leading-edge treatments. Discovering new…
Rehabilitation
ENABLING PEOPLE TO HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE An accident happens, and a father’s…
Events That Keep Giving
FEELING GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS Throughout the past year, generous folks across BC have raised…
Our Donors
ADVANCING PATIENT CARE AND TREATMENT FOR OTHERS It never fails to impress us. Philanthropists support…
VGH’S VERY OWN STAFF SURGEON APPOINTED THE PRESTIGIOUS ORDER OF BC
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was delighted to learn that our very own cancer researcher, transplant surgeon and teacher Dr. Charles (Buz) Scudamore was recently appointed to the prestigious Order of BC.
Tasteful ending to a spine accident
Last year, a terrible accident turned Jill Munro’s world upside down. While skiing at Whistler, she was hit from behind by a snowboarder. She was urgently transferred to Vancouver General Hospital and under the care of Dr. Brian Kwon…
Philanthropist Robert H.N. Ho Appointed the Prestigious Order of BC
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was delighted to learn of Philanthropist Robert Ho’s appointment to the Order of British Columbia. He has donated millions of dollars to health care and education.
Coast Capital putts their way to record-breaking fundraiser for depression research
Coast Capital Savings’ 12th annual charity golf tournament raised a record–breaking $208,012 for depression research.
BC Muslim Association Makes Mental Health Matter
September 18, 2013 – The Muslim community rallied alongside Farida Bano Ali – a retired psychiatric nurse and community advocate – to raise awareness, hope and funding for people suffering with mental illness.
BC Muslim Association Makes Mental Health Matter
September 18, 2013 – The Muslim community rallied alongside Farida Bano Ali – a retired psychiatric nurse and community advocate – to raise awareness, hope and funding for people suffering with mental illness.
Kurt’s Story
Kurt was found lying face down on the floor by his wife in their Williams Lake home. He was unconscious, with very laboured breathing. That’s when Kurt’s journey to fight death began.
4,000 CDs Donated To Music Therapy Program at VGH
August 14, 2013 – Vancouver music consultant and marketing coach Brian Thompson has donated his entire collection of 4,000 CDs to the music therapy program at Vancouver General Hospital.
Better Wheelchair Selections, Better Lives
At GF Strong, the largest rehabilitation centre in BC, it takes many experts to deliver its renowned treatment and counselling for patients.
