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Share Your StoRyLegacy of giving
Gratitude. This simple word lies at the core of the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation’s recent generosity.…
Remembering Joseph (Joe) Segal
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation remembers the generosity of Joseph Segal.
Celebrating One Year of the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Surgical Centre
The Future of Surgery is here.
A Day in the Life: The Housekeeper
“It’s overwhelming. We have now become noticed for our work as front line health care…
Reimagining spinal cord care and recovery
It was nearing the end of the day. The sun was descending behind the mountains…
Health Check: Creating a Sustainable World
Planetary health is the science of the relationship between the health of our communities and…
Stem cells and the future of diabetes care
Researchers have published a first-of-its-kind study showcasing a treatment for Type 1 diabetes utilizing stem…
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation makes historic $100M investment
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation has acquired the 1.4-acre property located at the 900 block…
Vancouver-based research avoids a critical COVID-19 drug shortage
Scarcity of a drug central to the treatment of critically ill COVID-19 patients inspired British…
Ken Shinozaki: A mind for the future
I need VGH, which is one of the largest hospitals in BC, to be in good shape for me and my children.
Transforming epilepsy care in BC for life
The Pejman & Friends Epilepsy Fellowships and Research Initiative
Women of Distinction: Dr. Elizabeth Bryce
On May 26, 2022 Dr. Elizabeth Bryce received the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in…
Women of Distinction: Dr. Jacqueline Saw
Dr. Jacqueline Saw is the leading expert in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection — a rare heart condition that affects young women for reasons still largely unknown.
Women of Distinction: Vedanshi Vala
Vedanshi is a budding scientist, a role model to her community and a leader among her peers.
Preventing ovarian cancer: OVCARE publishes breakthrough study
The donor-funded OVCARE team at VGH have reached a breakthrough milestone for their innovative cancer…
Vancouver broadcaster defies death
Vancouver broadcaster defies death
