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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…
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Building hope for women and families facing ovarian cancer
Rudy and Patricia North donate $2.5M to OVCARE research team Every three and a half…
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A Young Philanthropists Giving Heart
When Arthur Chan was three and a half years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. He spent the next three and a half years receiving chemotherapy treatment. Following…
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Congratulations Candice Tsang
Our very own Vice President of Leadership Giving, Candice Tsang has been honoured with a…
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David’s Journey Back to Life
Angels at VGH & GF Strong saved David’s life.
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Andrew’s Amazing Recovery
Spinal surgery and extensive rehab got Andrew back to the trails.
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Behind the scenes with Dr. James Johnston
Dr. James Johnston is a tuberculosis specialist and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Vancouver General…
