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VGH Respirologist Dr. Daniel Marinescu discusses how a severe case of COVID can lead to pulmonary fibrosis.

VGH cardiac patient Peter Orr talks about his treatment at the hospital and how launched him into running marathons.

Concerns are growing about the well being of some discharged patients at Vancouver General Hospital. A resident living across from the hospital says he’s seen multiple instances of so-called “patient dumping”. Alissa Thibault reports.

Millionaire Lottery spokesperson Todd Talbot gives Yvonne Schalle a tour of one of the grand prize homes in this year’s lottery in support of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

Jason Pires joins ALS patient Darryl Borsato as he undergoes specialized treatment at VGH.

Two-year-old springer spaniels named Arti and Anton are the newest recruits to join a team of dog detectives at the Canines for Care scent detection program at VGH. The dogs are trained to sniff out C. diff in order to reduce the rate of the bacteria spreading at the hospital.

In advance of the Hometown Heroes Lottery early bird deadline, Vancouver Fire Fighter Massimo Cerantola and VGH nurse Stef Holland describe the support and treatment Massimo received after being seriously burned while attempting to put out a car fire.

Clayton Faulconer tells his amazing story of recovery after being struck by a car in 2018.

Global’s Sonia Sunger gets a behind-the-scenes look at the biomedical engineering department tucked away in the basement of Vancouver General Hospital.

Sonia Sunger learns how TORS – transoral robotic surgery – is being used at Vancouver General Hospital to treat some cancers in a far less invasive manner.

Dr. Michael Schwandt with Vancouver Coastal Health shares some tips to stay safe and healthy this winter season.

Four major BC charities are joining forces to establish a collective that will raise funds to support the provinces’ leading experts who are researching innovative solutions in the fight against COVID-19. Angela Chapman, president and CEO of the VGH Hospital Foundation, explains how it will work.

Todd Talbot takes us on a tour of one of the grand prize options in the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Millionaire Lottery

There’s a new way to show your appreciation for health care workers in BC. Suzie Allen Logie, Patient Services Manager at VGH, explains.

The U.K. commemorated the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday, marking the Japanese surrender that ended the Second World War.

Fri, Jul 8: The annual Hometown Heroes Lottery is open right now, with proceeds going towards critical medical equipment, trauma training and the B.C. Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund. With more on who the lottery benefits, we’re joined by Dr. Anthony Papp from VGH and burn survivor Keith Sidebotham.

B.C. health officials confirming the province’s first presumptive case of coronavirus. The outbreak which started in Wuhan China is now impacting the lower mainland. Jennifer Palma has details on where the patient is and whether the public is at risk.

After her father died at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in January a B.C. woman has decided to speak out.

A few years ago Emily Chan was suffering from seizures and behavioral issues. Doctors initially thought the problem was psychological, but thanks to the medical staff at VGH, she was accurately diagnosed and is now on the road to recovery.

There’s a growing number of younger Canadians contracting COVID-19. In fact, according to the public health agency of Canada, Canadians under the age of 30 have accounted for the highest proportion of new cases since early July. It is why Vancouver Coastal Health is turning to a social media app to get its message across...