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Because physicians can’t do it alone

In the first of our series on Vancouver nurse practitioners, we meet Bonnie Giovannetti and learn why physicians can’t imagine the VGH Neurosurgery Unit without her.

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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.

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VGH goes hybrid

The VGH hybrid OR brings advanced imaging and surgical equipment into the same room.

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Ever wanted to see the inside of an OR?

For one day only, we’re holding a staff open house for our new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room at VGH. Join us Friday, October 28 (9 to 2 pm).

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VGH OR 1 doesn’t look like this anymore

The transformation of OR 1 at VGH is on schedule. Our new state-of-the-art hybrid OR will open for its first case in November.

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“No two days are ever the same”

Sadaf is one of a growing number of nurses choosing the operating room. In 2016, VGH and UBCH will nearly triple their total intake of perioperative nursing grads.

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Meet the architects of our future

Construction of the first hybrid OR at VGH has begun. We ask members of the clinical design team what we can look forward to.

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Colour yourself into our priorities on #TBT

On Throwback Thursday, relive your childhood and get colouring to win!

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Picture yourself… and enter to win!

Enter our colouring contest and learn about the VCH priorities and supporting strategies!

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VIDEO: UBC Hospital hits it out of the park!

From Admitting to Surgery to Rehab, the UBCH team tosses and tumbles to celebrate their second NSQIP award for outstanding surgical outcomes.

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