VGH experts prepare to speak at the Trauma Association of Canada’s annual conference in Vancouver February 23 and 24.
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Savings lives in record numbers
In 2016, more people received a life-saving organ transplant in BC than ever before — and most of those transplants took place at VGH.
Read MoreYou’re invited: Foundation New Year Open House
Join us February 2 for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Open House to celebrate the new year with food, fun and prizes!
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A shout out to our heroes
When water leaked into the VGH Burns, Trauma and High Acuity Unit, our first priority was patient safety. Thankfully, our friends and colleagues came to the rescue.
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“Going to any hospital regularly is tough…”
… but thanks to the team at UBC Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre, one patient’s monthly treatments were made more comfortable.
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Care for seniors just got better
VGH staff and physicians of four hospitalist units are enhancing the quality and continuity of care for seniors — with a little help from their friends.
Read MoreStabilization care for complex clients now open at the Dr. Peter Residence
Care is provided for up to three months, with goal of returning to the community with support.
Read MoreMMU team makes national headlines
The Globe and Mail reports on the compassion of Vancouver staff and physicians providing care in the Downtown Eastside — ground zero of BC’s overdose crisis.
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Hard of hearing? There’s an app for that!
A recent study shows that smartphone hearing aid applications may be an interim solution for patients with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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“I was at a loss for words”
When a son’s collapsed lung resulted in his admission to VGH, his mother travelled from Ontario to be at his side. What she found left her speechless.
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