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BC Woman Grateful for Revolutionary Cardiac Procedure
Dr. Wood and his team performed transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery on Kathleen. TAVR is an innovative minimally invasive approach to replacing diseased aortic valves.[:zh]r. Wood and his team performed transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery on Kathleen. TAVR is an innovative minimally invasive approach to replacing diseased aortic valves.
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The Art of Giving
When her relative was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Vancouver artist Gina Sarro found herself spending a lot of time at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). Having experienced first-hand the incredible impact seeing art in a hospital can have on mental well-being, Gina was inspired to give back.
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Extra Warmth and Comfort for Older Patients
Thanks to a generous donation from the estate of Joan Klein, Vancouver General Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Units were able to purchase an additional blanket warmer and new furniture for the two lounges in the ACE Units.
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Fundraising to end blood disease
The Warrens have set the bar high. They are hoping to raise $1-million for the Hematology Research Program (HRP) at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) so that medical staff can continue to investigate cures for blood diseases.
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Longer Healthier Lives for Men
Before his massive heart attack, Morley Lercher hadn’t given much thought to his health. The now 67-year-old played sports throughout his youth and rarely visited the doctor.
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Infection Expertise Helps Transplant Patients
When Dennis Fortin discovered that his one good lung was infected with a possibly deadly fungal disease, he knew that he would once again need a life-saving miracle at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).
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Interview with Dr. Peter Lennox
All members of our group have donated to this Chair, most on multiple occasions. This reflects the esteem in which Dr. Clugston continues to be held, as well as the perceived importance of the chair.
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Donors Score a Home Run for Blood Cancer Care and Research
After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2001 and followed by a stem cell transplant in 2002, John was taken aback by the level of care and caring demonstrated by the complete team of hematologists and support staff at VGH. The decision was immediately made to give back wherever and whenever possible.
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Donation Brings New Portable Equipment to Marginalized Patients
Vulnerable patients across Vancouver now have immediate access to medical screening that could save them from liver disease complications including cirrhosis, cancer and early death.
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OVCARE targets worldwide ovarian cancer rates
As a group, OVCARE has made several transformational discoveries that are fundamentally changing the way people think about ovarian cancer.
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Leaders in Ophthalmology Care
Every day, Dr. Maberley and his colleagues at the Eye Care Centre, located at VGH, work to restore their patients’ vision and improve their quality of life.
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Legacy gift supports health education now and in the future
Cordula Paetzold legacy gift funded Harvey, CESEI’s cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator.
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Healthy Heart Program saves lives
In February, close to 200 people attended the annual “Have a Healthy Heart” fundraiser hosted by the VGH Centre for Cardiovascular Health.
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Promising new research at VGH
Dr. Thalia Field is on a mission to spare families from the pain that comes from strokes and dementia.
