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Heart attacks often sudden, unexpected
Read ArticleCardiovascular disease accounts for nearly a third of all deaths in Canada, but in the past decade, the cardiovascular death rate has…
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VGH BOARD MEMBER LEAVES A LEGACY TO BENEFIT OTHERS
Read ArticleFor Rick Mahler, giving back to the community is part of his life. Over the years, he’s been involved in numerous non-profits,…
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BELIEVING IN THE POWER OF ART THERAPY
Read ArticleTo say that Jim O’Hara is a “people person” is an understatement. As Vice President of Leadership Giving at VGH & UBC…
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½ BILLION HEARTFELT THANKS
Read ArticleThanks to you, our donors, we’ve raised over $500,000,000 since 1980. These donations have helped our hospitals and medical teams make incredible…
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HONOURING THE ANGELS IN HER LIFE
Read ArticleOn December 9, Rebecca Gingell paid tribute to the angels who have supported her. When Rebecca was just 15 years old, she…
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TD BANK GROUP INVESTS IN YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Read ArticleDr. Patricia Mills has a vision. As a physician scientist at GF Strong Rehab Centre and the ICORD Spinal Cord Research Program…
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DONATIONS IMPROVE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH MS
Read ArticleIn 2000, Marilyn Lenzen was dismayed to learn she had multiple sclerosis. Since her diagnosis, she has received care at UBC Hospital’s…
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VGH clinic treats hidden pain
Read ArticlePublic lecture on Feb. 5 to focus on common but misunderstood genital condition. Psychologist Lori Brotto runs the only multi-disciplinary clinic of its…
