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Joseph’s Legacy: Chung family donates $1 million to VGH Epilepsy Program in memory of late son
Read ArticleIn memory of their late son Joseph, who lived with epilepsy and autism, Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung have donated $1 million…
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Unravelling the mystery behind Alzheimer’s resilience
Read ArticleWhy do some people exhibit the same brain pathology as patients with Alzheimer’s disease, but experience no symptoms? With donor support, Dr.…
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How VGH is leading the charge for women’s brain health
Read ArticleThis Women’s Brain Health Day, we are pleased to announce that Western Canada’s first women’s stroke clinic …
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VCH Uses AI to Support Faster Stroke Care for Coastal Patients
Read ArticleVCH has rolled out a new program generously funded by amazing donors like you! To treat strokes quickly and effectively, a treatment…
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Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Read ArticleDr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, movement disorder neurologist, director of the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and co-founder/director of the BC Brain Wellness Program (BCBWP),…
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Character actor experiences her ‘brain on fire’, nearly loses her life
Read ArticleTracy Po has had migraines all her life. They’ve always been there, often resulting in her taking prescription medication to handle the…
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Anonymous donor makes world’s largest known gift of $33.8M to MS research and care
Read ArticleA $33.8 million gift has been donated to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and the University of British Columbia for multiple sclerosis…
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Son’s memory inspires Surrey family to donate to BC-led epilepsy care
Read ArticleThe Chung family generously donated $250,000 towards epilepsy research at Vancouver General Hospital in honour of their first-born son Joseph, who tragically…
