Entries by Victoria Hospitals Foundation

Patient Story: Baby Olivia

Nothing is quite as terrifying as illness in a newborn or child. Thankfully, Victoria General Hospital (VGH) — the referral centre for maternity and pediatrics on Vancouver Island — is at the forefront of newborn and child care. This is one local family’s story: After an emotional year trying for a baby, Gloria and Chris […]

Pediatric Campaign Reaches Over $1 Million for Island Kids

Victoria, BC — The Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s campaign, You Are Vital: Pediatrics has reached an important milestone: the larger Vancouver Island community has contributed over $1 million of the campaign’s $1.8 million goal. The campaign addresses the critical need for 40 new monitors in the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (NICU + PICU) at […]

Annual NICU Reunion Picnic

Victoria General Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is hosting its 35th annual reunion party for ‘graduates’ of the unit on Thursday, August 8th. Since 1984, families and graduates of the NICU have come to VGH every summer to celebrate with staff members who helped them during their time of need. The event is for […]