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Farmer’s legacy funding the future of brain health
Fred Town left a gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in his will, supporting research at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
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Deep Brain Stimulation is stopping tremors every day
Dr. Christopher Honey is a world-leader in Deep Brain Stimulation. His work is providing tremor relief to hundreds of patients a year.
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Jon’s Story
It took 10 physicians from six different specialties working together to save his life after being crushed by a race car
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Revolutionizing ovarian cancer care and prevention for women worldwide
Dr. Dianne Miller: Revolutionizing ovarian cancer care and prevention for women worldwide
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VGH saves Prince George man after his SUV crashes into a moose
When Brad hit a moose with his car, he came to VGH where new Brain Bolt technology saved his life.
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Transforming cancer treatment in BC
Vancouver, BC – Today, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation announced an $18 million gift from…
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Cancer research saves patients like Shell
Shell Busey, host of BCTV’s Home Check, visited his doctor for a routine check-up which revealed he had prostate cancer
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Epilepsy Patient Uses Second Chance at Life to Help Others
Quesnel resident, Natasha Wasmuth has turned her experience with epilepsy into a fundraiser in support of the Seizure Investigation Unit at VGH.
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Wildland Firefighter Saved by VGH
Wildland firefighter Ryan Jones is alive and thriving thanks to Brain Bolt technology at VGH.
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Music Therapy Helps Burn Victim Through Treatment
On the first day of Spring Break in 2018, Sammy Badger, 17, was enjoying a…
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Meet a Health Care Provider: Music Therapist Gemma
Gemma has combined her passion for music and helping people into a career as a music therapist at VGH’s BTHAU.
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Friendship Pact Supports Vital Stroke Research
When they lost a friend to a stroke, Rob and his friends supported stroke care in his memory.
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The Legacy of a Lion
Jab Sidhoo was a loyal supporter of health care in BC, leaving a legacy to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.
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Music Therapy: Where art meets science
In 2005 Gemma Isaac’s mother, Emma, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Emma’s treatment required chemotherapy.…
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Ritchie’s astonishing recovery
“I remember being on the mountain just screaming. All I could do was scream. That’s…
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ECMO machine saves patient from “widowmaker”
On a typical weekday morning Simon Smith headed to work. He had no idea that…
