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Beautify Me Vancouver Raises Money for Cancer Research
Read ArticleIn 2010, when Dan Nguyen was diagnosed with leukemia, he received care at VGH’s Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Clinical trials…
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Ensuring future generations receive the best health care in BC
Read ArticleWhether they’re large or small, legacy gifts in support of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation can have a profound effect on the…
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Scotiabank supports David and Brenda McLean Integrated Spine Clinic at VGH
Read ArticleScotiabank recently presented a donation of $50,000 to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, in support of the David and Brenda McLean Integrated…
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Prostate Centre Honoured by Lieutenant Governor’s Visit
Read ArticleOn May 31, 2013, Her Honour, The Honourable Judith Guichon Lieutenant Governor of BC made a special visit to the Vancouver Prostate…
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Exceptional care creates lasting impression
Read ArticleAndrew Johns is an avid hockey player and all-around athlete. Over the years of playing hockey, surfing, cycling and swimming, Andrew developed…
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I’m afraid to tell people for fear of judgement
Read ArticleHow has mental illness impacted your life? I began getting medical help for my depression eight years ago, however I feel like…
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An ICU story of innovation, compassion and unique care
Read ArticleIn July 2011, 54-year-old Stephen Kaplan was on a motorcycle trip through the Yukon when he hit a massive pothole on a…
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Award-winning TV reporter grateful for VGH Stroke Program
Read ArticleAs a CTV news reporter, Brent Gilbert used to think his job was the definition of “time sensitive.” Last year, he suffered…
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Cancer care inspires generous gift
Read ArticleIn July 2011, Thomas Anderson lived through a health-care scare; he was emergency airlifted via helicopter to VGH from Powell River, BC…
