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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.
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2014 Holiday angel giving campaign – a success!
Thank you to all of our donors who supported our Angel campaign. Thousands of donations…
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Volunteer Harri Jansson Gives More Than Directions at Info Desk
Harri Jansson has been an important member of the VGH community for more than a…
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Legacy gift allows couple to extend quality care into the future
At the age of 49, Malcolm Crerar was diagnosed with severe angina. With blockages…
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World-Class Mental Health Centre Becoming a Reality at VGH
A massive milestone has been reached in the campaign to build a new mental health…
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Equipment Gives Researchers Valuable Insight Into Joint Pain
Tears of relief filled Colleen’s eyes on her last day of physiotherapy for osteoarthritis. Colleen…
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When time is of the essence, CT scanners help save lives
Shannon Chin describes how, in a devastating workplace accident in 2012, she suffered a life-threatening…
