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Finding “HiROs” in heart health care
One evening in January 2012, Vickie Pynn was preparing dinner when she suddenly collapsed in…
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Role reversal for local doctor
Dr. John Fleetham is back to riding his bike thanks to two successful surgeries at VGH and UBC Hospital.
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Technology empowers patients at home
TEC4Home is an empowering, patient-centred, home-health monitoring program designed to help patients transition from hospital to home.
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Continuing a family’s legacy
In October of 1894, a young family arrived in Vancouver from St. Catharines, Ontario, looking…
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Revolutionary new heart procedure pioneered in BC
Dr. David Wood hopes to change global practice in minimally invasive heart valve technology.
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Leaving a legacy for leukemia
Gino De Pieri leaves generous legacy gift to help the Leukemia/Blood and Marrow Transplant (L/BMT) Program of BC, based at Vancouver General Hospital.
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Westbank gives $1.5 million to equip operating rooms at VGH
Thanks to a generous gift of $1.5 million from Westbank, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation…
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More than $4.3 million raised for the future of surgery
On the evening of February 24, more than 450 generous guests raised $4,343,552 at the…
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Local Filmmaker’s New Lease on Life
David and Alison are grateful for their care.
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Thanks to innovative procedure, father can fish another day
One evening in March 2016, Max Morton was experiencing chest pain. After talking to his…
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Health care and philanthropy unite to improve the future of surgery at VGH and UBC Hospitals
For immediate release On February 24, community leaders, philanthropists, health care partners and friends will…
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A space for comfort
Waiting for news about a loved one’s surgery or health status can be very stressful.…
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The power of music
For several years, Vu has lived at George Pearson Centre (GPC), a residential care home…
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Behind the scenes with Dr. Gordon Finlayson
Meet Dr. Gordon Finlayson, an intensive care physician at VGH since 2008.
