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Make Mental Health Matter: Support the New Mental Health Centre at VGH
Vancouver Sun – March 21, 2013 Largest single donation to mental health in BC history has created the foundation for a brand new…
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Exceptional care creates lasting impression
Andrew Johns is an avid hockey player and all-around athlete. Over the years of playing hockey, surfing, cycling and swimming, Andrew developed…
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I’m afraid to tell people for fear of judgement
How has mental illness impacted your life? I began getting medical help for my depression eight years ago, however I feel like…
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Iron Ride for ALS
Hal Spelliscy and his friends Blane Despres and Kevin Mason safely arrived at the ALS Society of BC in Richmond on Wednesday,…
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An ICU story of innovation, compassion and unique care
In July 2011, 54-year-old Stephen Kaplan was on a motorcycle trip through the Yukon when he hit a massive pothole on a…
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Award-winning TV reporter grateful for VGH Stroke Program
As a CTV news reporter, Brent Gilbert used to think his job was the definition of “time sensitive.” Last year, he suffered…
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Cancer care inspires generous gift
In July 2011, Thomas Anderson lived through a health-care scare; he was emergency airlifted via helicopter to VGH from Powell River, BC…
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New mom gets life back after ultrasound diagnosis
In January 2005, Catharine Martin awoke to labour pains. Shortly after delivering a healthy baby, Martin was struck by a very rare…
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Combined efforts help equip our hospitals
Kin Wah Leung, Queenie Chu and Kin Hun Leung are part of a family who knows what a difference the right medical…
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