“I was here when Stephanie was born. I was there for her delivery. I can tell you that she looks a lot like her mother. I could not have imagined then that baby Stephanie would become a nurse and would come back here to work beside me for the past 10 years! She calls me Auntie Alice. Of course they all call me Auntie Alice now because they are all younger than me.”

Those words come from an interview with Alice Liew, a registered nurse at the Birthing Centre at Richmond Hospital. Her story, along with 23 others, is part of a special campaign celebrating staff and physicians who have worked for VCH since it was formed 15 years ago.

See all photos and stories in the online gallery and post a comment to celebrate! 

Visit the travelling exhibit

In addition to the online gallery, a travelling exhibit will include a selection of the photos and stories for staff and visitors. The exhibit schedule – subject to change – is in the early planning stages and updates will be shared through VCH News:

• Lions Gate Hospital, lobby – Now until Nov. 25
• Richmond Hospital, atrium – Nov. 28 – Dec. 6
• Vancouver General Hospital, Paetzold Atrium – Dec. 7 (during the all-staff forum)
• Other sites are still being confirmed

Spread the word

Help us celebrate! Print off a poster and put it up in your work area, and share and retweet the stories on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

Share a memory

Looking back at your own time at VCH—whether it has been 15 days or 15 years—what stands out for you? Use the comment section below to share your favourite memory and let’s celebrate everyone who works or volunteers at VCH!