Stories Archives | Page 18 of 36 | VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Leaving a legacy for leukemia

June 29, 2018

Gino De Pieri spent his life being a caregiver. Both Gino’s father and mother suffered…

VGH clinic helps patients find their voice

June 29, 2018

Dr. Amanda Hu and the VGH voice clinic quite literally help patients find their voice.

Innovative technology helps restore mobility

June 28, 2018

Less than 100 British Columbians use this innovative technology to help restore mobility.

Tuberculosis – it’s still a thing

June 28, 2018

Each year, 1,600 people in Canada are diagnosed with tuberculosis. The VGH TB Unit helps them recover.

Geriatric health — caring with heart and hand

June 20, 2018

“For my dad, some days are better than others, but we do not know where we would be if it weren’t for the team at VGH.” – Carmen Meyn

Aubrie’s Story

May 3, 2018

Young mother of two is thriving after robotic surgery removed her cancer.

For the Love of Viraj

April 25, 2018

In honour of his brother, Viraj Shahi, Dheran is fundraising to bring awareness and help improve the lives of organ transplant recipients through research.

Behind the scenes with Dr David Wood

April 19, 2018

As a passionate interventional and structural cardiologist at Vancouver General Hospital, Dr David Wood is…

Finding “HiROs” in heart health care

April 19, 2018

One evening in January 2012, Vickie Pynn was preparing dinner when she suddenly collapsed in…

Role reversal for local doctor

April 10, 2018

Dr. John Fleetham is back to riding his bike thanks to two successful surgeries at VGH and UBC Hospital.

Technology empowers patients at home

April 10, 2018

TEC4Home is an empowering, patient-centred, home-health monitoring program designed to help patients transition from hospital to home.

Continuing a family’s legacy

April 5, 2018

In October of 1894, a young family arrived in Vancouver from St. Catharines, Ontario, looking…

Revolutionary new heart procedure pioneered in BC

April 5, 2018

Dr. David Wood hopes to change global practice in minimally invasive heart valve technology.

Leaving a legacy for leukemia

March 27, 2018

Gino De Pieri leaves generous legacy gift to help the Leukemia/Blood and Marrow Transplant (L/BMT) Program of BC, based at Vancouver General Hospital.