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Angel campaign spreads its wings

In the days and weeks ahead, we hope you will visit our Winter Wonderland at VGH and consider honouring your angel with a donation.

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Transplant recipients pop in to say thanks

On December 1, BC Transplant’s Operation Popcorn made a surprise visit to VGH to thank staff for the greatest gift of all — life.

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VGH tests revolutionary new pacemaker

One-tenth the size of a regular pacemaker, the Nanostim is being tested at VGH.

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New centre for brain health wins design award

Architects for Health announce the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health as a winner in its 2014 design awards competition.

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How is iCARE saving us money?

One employee asks how iCARE, a standardized care-planning methodology, is helping us save money. But the first question, reply Vivian and Laura, is: How does it help us provide better care?

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A reality check for TCU team

When a patient’s daughter agreed to meet with the Transitional Care Unit, some braced for the worst. The result has been anything but.

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Clear your closet for Boxing Day sales!

Our VGH Thrift Store needs your previously loved clothing and footwear. Donate now and make room for new holiday outfits and Boxing Day deals.

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Reno update: access limitations to VGH cafeteria

The dining room will remain open, but access from Jim Pattison Pavilion will be restricted on two days.

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At home, at last

After a lengthy stay at VGH recovering from multiple stab wounds, acute and community staff teamed up to get their patient home.

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Engage, empower, attach

Raven Song’s primary care outreach team visits supported housing sites to connect marginalized individuals to the clinic.

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