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Safer, smarter, faster: VGH performs Canadian-first cardiac procedure thanks to gift from local visionary
Read ArticleThanks to a generous gift from North Vancouver resident Greg Wolfe, Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) has once again set a new standard…
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How the “world’s smallest heart pump” saved a life at VGH
Read ArticleFor months, Corinne Williams had been experiencing some chest pain and shortness of breath. But this was different. From the moment she…
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“Game-changer:” $1 million donation bringing groundbreaking spine technology to VGH
Read ArticleJason Ko could barely walk. For months, he endured a debilitating pain in his leg. Eventually, the pain turned to numbness.
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How a legacy of philanthropy came to life with the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences
Read ArticleYears ago, during a check-up at the Mayo Clinic, Mr. Mohammad H. Mohseni had an unexpected conversation that would help shape the…
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Transformational $20 million gift helps launch M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences in Vancouver
Read ArticleThe M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences has officially launched within the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, marking a significant advancement…
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A Beacon of Hope: VGH’s Stone Centre
Read ArticleAn experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in the Lower Mainland, Amanda was used to encountering complex and life-threatening conditions — but…
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Your Local Experts
Read ArticleMeet some of the world-class doctors caring for the people of BC VGH & UBC Hospital are BC’s largest teaching hospitals and…
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Health check: Identifying heart problems in women
Read ArticleHeart attacks and cardiovascular diseases are often closely associated with men, but heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalization and premature…
