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Read ArticleMeet some of the world-class doctors caring for the people of BC VGH & UBC Hospital are BC’s largest teaching hospitals and…
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Unbreakable wills: From injuries to climbing Mount Everest
Read ArticleJulian Bannister was having a great day. He was out skiing the mountains of Whistler, one of his favourite things to do.…
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Health Check: Boost your health through physical activity
Read ArticleBoost your health through physical activity Staying or getting active at any age has definite health benefits both physical and mental. When…
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Day in the Life: Research Coordinator
Read ArticlePassionate cook, hiking enthusiast, and Research Coordinator Mina Salehi has a joy for life. The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Research Coordinator…
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Finding strength through bladder cancer: Louise’s story
Read ArticleBladder cancer is one of the more common forms of urologic cancers and has long since been thought of as a “man’s…
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A second chance at life: Karen’s kidney cancer journey
Read ArticleKaren MacNeill has lived a full life – raising three sons, pursuing her love of teaching fine arts, and running a coffee…
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From a failing heart to running marathons around the world
Read ArticleAt 62, Peter Orr worked 10 hours a day at a challenging job. He didn’t get a lot of exercise, but he…
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Bob Saunders pays it forward
Read ArticleFor more than five decades, Bob Saunders has been selling and developing real estate in Vancouver. Bob has played a role in…
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Chip Wilson announces $1M gift to Urologic Sciences
Read ArticleSupporting thriving communities is at the heart of Chip Wilson’s philanthropy. He and his family call Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood home and believe…
