For the past 16 years, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation has been committed to the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life, in celebration of the great strides made to improving the outcomes for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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G.F. Strong: survey results made worklife better
VIDEO: In 2011 when Ian Denison and Kelly Sharp, both employees at G. F. Strong, got the results of the first VCH People First Survey they saw opportunity. The 2013 People First Survey is currently underway, ending June 28.
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An extra-ordinary VLF for an extra-ordinary team
On May 15, Vancouver’s leaders packed Paetzold Auditorium at VGH to celebrate an extraordinary year and to look forward to even greater things ahead. Full webcast available to view.
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Pearson Dogwood draft concept plans give the community something concrete to think about
They came. They saw. They commented. Three draft concept plans for the Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Project were unveiled to the public last week.
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VIDEO: iCARE & ITH team wows crowd at national conference
At the 2013 National Health Leadership Conference, Canada’s health care leaders applauded our iCARE & ITH Working Group on winning the prestigious 3M Health Care Quality Team Award. Watch our video on the team’s groundbreaking work.
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Documentary film crew grateful for glimpse into the VGH Emergency Department
First, I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and support this season. Many of the crew have told me that working on this show has left a huge impression on them and made them appreciate life’s precious fragility that can change in a moment’s notice.
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Prostate Centre honoured by Lieutenant Governor’s visit
On May 31, Her Honour, The Honourable Judith Guichon Lieutenant Governor of B.C. made a special visit to the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC)to tour one the largest prostate cancer-specific research and treatment centres in the world.
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What do ABBA, IKEA and Goldie Luong have in common?
OK, she doesn’t hail from Sweden but Goldie Luong has just returned from the land of tasteful design and even tastier meatballs. Named an Emerging Health Leader in Canada, Goldie participated in a study tour of the Swedish health care system — and we asked her what she learned.
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Vancouver Acute doctors: have a say on philanthropy in your hospitals
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation wants to learn how to partner better with Vancouver Acute physicians and surgeons to fundraise for your areas of specialty and for hospital priorities. Have your say at upcoming focus groups in June.
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2013 Vancouver Community Nursing Week Event- A great Success!
Nurses from Vancouver Community celebrated National Nursing Week, May 6 to 12, with a tea at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens.
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