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Canada’s top dogs eradicating C. diff at VGH
Two of Vancouver General Hospital’s best employees are stopping dangerous bacteria from spreading by putting their nose to the grindstone — literally.…
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Heart Surgery Patient and Artist Creates Windward Calm, a Sculpture for Hospital Atrium
At Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) campuses humanizing clinical space with art has proved to have a profoundly positive effect on patients, their families and friends. On Thursday, Nov. 8, 150 philanthropists, members…
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Philanthropic spark ignited innovation
Linda Nimmerrichter Holmes, a lifelong philanthropist, donated $25,000 which enabled VGH to purchase the first multimodal neuromonitoring device in Canada, also known…
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40 years of health care transformation
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was established in 1980 to raise funds for Vancouver General Hospital. Almost 40 years later, our growth,…
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A warmer welcome
In honour of Wai Mo Wong, his wife Linda, daughter Rainbow and granddaughter Kendal-Mei have given a generous gift to VGH &…
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Robert and Greta Ho impact patient care in our communities
Robert Hung Ngai Ho C.M., O.B.C., has been a generous and prolific philanthropic partner to the Foundation and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).…
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Transforming breast cancer journeys for BC patients
Vancouver, BC – Philanthropic investment is improving the journey of care for breast cancer patients in BC. Today, we are celebrating the…
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Surviving prostate cancer: Clinical trial saves father
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65_RedRoses returns for 10 year anniversary screening
On September 8, join us for a special screening of 65_RedRoses in support of the Transplant Research Foundation of BC. Eva Markvoort…
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