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A Memorial Fund Invests in Health Care of Tomorrow

December 21, 2016

The inaugural Sharon Stapleton Memorial Leadership Education Bursary to support health care leaders of tomorrow

Behind the Scenes with Dr. Hamed Umedaly

December 21, 2016

Anesthesiologist Dr. Umedaly is passionate about caring for patients in an intense, complex team environment.

Sara's Story

December 15, 2016

“My angel is Dr. John Fleetham and the team at the Sleep Disorders Clinic for giving me my life back.”

Angus the Hero Dog Snuffs out Superbug with a Sniff

December 4, 2016

Angus is Canada’s first certified superbug sniffing dog and is trained to track C. difficile at VCH.

Barbara Grantham named a WXN 2016 Canada's Most Powerful Women

December 1, 2016

Barbara Grantham of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation named a WXN 2016 Canada’s Most Powerful…

Giving Tuesday

November 26, 2016

On Giving Tuesday Nov 29, donate in honour of your angel and your gift will be matched.

Darla's Story

November 21, 2016

Darla’s life began anew at age 24 after a successful liver transplant surgery that saved her life.

Lakh's Story

November 4, 2016

Lakh’s son was saved by the doctors, nurses and specialists at VGH and GF Strong Rehab Centre.

Ruth & Brian's Story

November 4, 2016

“Ruth wouldn’t be here today without her incredible support team at VGH and the dedication they have to saving lives.”

New Centre to Empower Women with Vulvar Disease

November 1, 2016

“Our vision is to improve awareness and access to care for those affected by vulvar disease.”

New Partnership Benefits Transplant Research in BC

November 1, 2016

Transplant Research Foundation’s goal is to find a cure for organ failure, and ultimately eliminate the need for organ transplantation.

Treating Disease from the Inside Out

November 1, 2016

Imagine killing cancer through a small needle without surgery or restoring blood flow to critical organs or limbs.

Mental Health Speaker Series Shatters Stigma Around Mental Illness

October 31, 2016

Hearing another’s story is a powerful way to show life with mental illness can be full of joy and success.

Renovated Gathering Space Designed to Empower Youth at GF Strong

October 31, 2016

The revitalized youth space at GF Strong provides a social and learning environment.

Mobile Device Delivers Liver Disease Screening in Communities

October 31, 2016

Mobile Device Delivers Liver Disease Screening in Communities

Supporting Growth and Recovery Through Art

October 31, 2016

A unique space in Vancouver has become an artistic haven for youth and adults with mental illnesses.

Back in the Driver’s Seat

October 31, 2016

The Driver Rehab Program at GF Strong helps get patients back on the driving road.

Lily Kong Legacy Fund to Support Myasthenia Gravis

October 31, 2016

Inspired by their matriarch, the Kong family has created a legacy fund in her memory.

Stories

A Memorial Fund Invests in Health Care of Tomorrow

Behind the Scenes with Dr. Hamed Umedaly

Sara's Story

Angus the Hero Dog Snuffs out Superbug with a Sniff

Barbara Grantham named a WXN 2016 Canada's Most Powerful Women

Giving Tuesday

Darla's Story

Lakh's Story

Ruth & Brian's Story

New Centre to Empower Women with Vulvar Disease

New Partnership Benefits Transplant Research in BC

Treating Disease from the Inside Out

Mental Health Speaker Series Shatters Stigma Around Mental Illness

Renovated Gathering Space Designed to Empower Youth at GF Strong

Mobile Device Delivers Liver Disease Screening in Communities

Supporting Growth and Recovery Through Art

Back in the Driver’s Seat

Lily Kong Legacy Fund to Support Myasthenia Gravis

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