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TD BANK GROUP INVESTS IN YOUNG SCIENTISTS
January 13, 2014
Dr. Patricia Mills has a vision. As a physician scientist at GF Strong Rehab Centre…
DONATIONS IMPROVE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH MS
January 13, 2014
In 2000, Marilyn Lenzen was dismayed to learn she had multiple sclerosis. Since her diagnosis,…
VGH clinic treats hidden pain
January 13, 2014
Public lecture on Feb. 5 to focus on common but misunderstood genital condition. Psychologist Lori Brotto runs the only multi-disciplinary clinic of its kind in North America for the treatment of vulvodynia. The program she mentions is a fiveyear-old project…
New series Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH offers first-ever look inside BC’s busiest ER
January 8, 2014
Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH, a groundbreaking new six-part documentary series set in VGH’s ER premieres Tues., Jan. 21 at 9 pm…
Challenges never ending in health care delivery
January 2, 2014
Surgical and medical instruments are sterilized and sorted at Vancouver General Hospital. The relentless demand for health services is being met by the staff and facilities of Vancouver Coastal Health.
Market Table Application
December 4, 2013
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Willow Chest Centre demolition makes way for new mental health centre at VGH
November 28, 2013
Starting November 25, 2013 staff, patients and visitors of Vancouver General Hospital will start to notice the impacts of the Willow Chest Centre Demolition…
My challenges empower me to help create change
November 24, 2013
How has mental illness impacted your life? Mental illness nearly took my life. I have…
2013 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala raises record-breaking $2,000,000 for health care
November 21, 2013
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation thanks everyone who made our 2013 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala, presented by TELUS, a shining success…
2014 Gala Photos
November 20, 2013
Did you know? Quick facts about the VCH Research Institute
November 18, 2013
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation works closely with VCH Research Institute (VCHRI) to strengthen health…
Spotlight: Dr. David Wood, Structural & Interventional Cardiology, VGH
November 18, 2013
Meet Dr. David Wood, an interventional and structural cardiologist at VGH. As part of the…
VGH TEAM RECEIVES INFECTION CONTROL AWARD
November 18, 2013
At VGH, groundbreaking work is producing award-winning results. A multidisciplinary team, led by Dr. Elizabeth…
HEALTH RESEARCH BENEFITS PATIENTS AND THE ECONOMY
November 18, 2013
Health research is critical to making ground-breaking discoveries that help patients, but did you know…
Annual Review 2013: ½ Billion Reasons to Smile
October 30, 2013
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation released its second annual review earlier this week. A feature story in the Review, celebrates our ½ billion milestone. Since 1980, with support from our donors, the Foundation
Hospital fundraising achievement
October 25, 2013
Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital Foundation have reached a remarkable achievement. Since its creation 33 years ago, they’ve raised half a billion dollars for patient care and research funds that hospitals and other facilities are increasingly…
How about them apples! Hospitals foundation marks $500 million in donations
October 25, 2013
An apple a day usually keeps the doctor away, but staff at Vancouver General Hospital were given an apple on Wednesday to celebrate VGH & UBC Hospital…
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation raises $500,000,000 since 1980
October 23, 2013
Thanks to you, our donors, we’ve raised over $500,000,000 since 1980. What does that mean? It means that people from across BC who are facing serious medical challenges can rely on…