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Spotlight: Dr. Michael Byrne
Read ArticleDr. Michael Byrne is a Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology. He’s utilizing leading edge techniques in interventional endoscopy to save lives through the…
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The prostate should not be a pin cushion
Read ArticleWhen doctors at the Vancouver Prostate Centre found a tumour in Tom Stevens’ prostate, the father of three didn’t want to take…
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Spotlight: Dr. Jessica McAlpine
Read ArticleWhere did you grow up? I grew up in Vancouver (I was born at VGH). I’m from a very local family. My…
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Stepping up in honour of mom
Read ArticleIn June of 2014, lost I lost my 52-year-old mother to Multiple Myeloma (MM). This is why I’ll be walking in the…
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Sleep disorders program gets a jolt from philanthropy
Read ArticleIf you’re suffering from a sleep disorder, you may be getting some relief thanks to the donation of a local philanthropist. The…
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VGH team saves young man’s heart
Read ArticleOne morning, a couple of months ago, Bjorn Morris went downtown with his roommate. He didn’t think he would end up at…
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There is no right way
Read ArticleI had another tough conversation with a patient’s family members a few days ago. I’ve learned over the past eight years that…
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The way of the future
Read ArticleWhat do you do when a 35-year-old construction worker falls off a roof? This is the question that myself, as a Chief…
