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Share Your StoRyLegacy gift allows couple to extend quality care into the future
At the age of 49, Malcolm Crerar was diagnosed with severe angina. With blockages…
World-Class Mental Health Centre Becoming a Reality at VGH
A massive milestone has been reached in the campaign to build a new mental health…
Equipment Gives Researchers Valuable Insight Into Joint Pain
Tears of relief filled Colleen’s eyes on her last day of physiotherapy for osteoarthritis. Colleen…
When time is of the essence, CT scanners help save lives
Shannon Chin describes how, in a devastating workplace accident in 2012, she suffered a life-threatening…
Workplace accident survivor saved by angel of a doctor
Shannon is honouring Dr. Brown in the Foundation’s annual Holiday Angel campaign which allows participants to recognize someone special with a donation and a personalized angel ornament.
Foundation President and CEO thanks her health care angels
As President and CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Barbara Grantham has been a passionate advocate for our hospitals and health care teams, and this year, she has even more reason to give thanks.
2014 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala raises more than $1.7 million
Nearly 650 guests gathered on Friday, November 21, 2014, making VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s…
Robert and Greta Ho honoured for advancing health care, education and resesarch
In recognition of the Ho’s visionary philanthropy, they will be given the 2014 Leadership Award at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Night of a Thousand Stars Gala, presented by TELUS
Empowering Women: Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic
Thanks to the Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic at VGH, women with cardiovascular disease…
Volunteer Services Association – 40 years of dedication to UBC Hospital
Members of the Volunteer Services Association (VSA) at UBC Hospital have generously provided more than…
Construction starts on new mental health centre
New Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre is officially underway
New Robert H.N. Ho Enhancing Patient Care Fund will support health education
Philanthropists Robert and Greta Ho have donated $2.5 million over five years to establish the new Robert H.N. Ho Enhancing Patient Care Fund.
Martin Glynn finds legacy giving simple and impactful
For VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Board Member Martin Glynn, a legacy gift is a…
Honour an Angel with a donation to support urgent needs this holiday season
Autumn, angels, and appreciation go hand in hand at Vancouver General Hospital. Beginning on November…
VGH leads world research on under-diagnosed heart condition
VGH’s Dr. Jacqueline Saw leads the world in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) research.
Vancouver firefighters provide critical lifeline for seniors
Vancouver firefighter Nils Gorseth vividly recalls being called to rescue an elderly woman who suffered…
Natasha’s Story
“My stay at VGH transformed my life. After years of medication and endless neurological testing, it was the specialists at VGH who made my seizures stop.” – Natasha Wasmuth, very grateful patient.
BC Muslim Association Makes Mental Health Matter
The BC Muslim Association is hosting it’s second annual education dinner on November 1, 2014.…
