Entries by Victoria Hospitals Foundation

VICTORIA HOSPITALS FOUNDATION’S VISIONS GALA RAISES A RECORD $800,000 FOR YOU ARE VITAL CAMPAIGN

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation Visions gala set a record total last night, raising $800,000 towards the purchase of 100 pieces of leading-edge equipment for Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals. Held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the event hosted more than 270 of Victoria’s community leaders and healthcare professionals, raising funds through ticket sales, corporate […]

Visions

Victoria’s premiere black-tie gala event hosted annually by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Visions is Victoria’s premiere gala event hosted annually by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation in support of Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals. Since its inception, Visions has raised more than $8.6 million dollars with support from donors, healthcare leaders, volunteers and sponsors. To learn more about […]

TB Vets Charitable Foundation makes $25,000 donation to Victoria Hospitals Foundation

The TB Vets Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation to purchase a new pulmonary function machine for Royal Jubilee Hospital as part of the Victoria Hospital Foundation’s You Are Vital campaign. A pulmonary function machine is used in pulmonary function testing, a comprehensive respiratory testing method that is quick and simple, […]

VHF launched $3.5 million You Are Vital campaign

A campaign to raise $3.5 million to purchase more than 100 pieces of leading-edge equipment for 11 areas of care at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals was launched today by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. Foundation Board Chair, Steve McKerrell announced the campaign called You Are Vital. Equipment to be funded includes an improved patient […]

Caring Spirit: Sophie Gatward

Congratulations to Sophie Gatward on be recognized as a Caring Spirit for her work in Heart Health Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital. A grateful patient made a donation in her honour in tribute to his experience in her care. His generosity will directly help to continue and improve patient care in our hospitals. Nurses and doctors […]

Caring Spirits: Gorge Road Hospital Nursing Team

Congratulations to Keyo Tremblay, Candace Free, John Coverdale, Marcia Reed, Barbara Simmons, Shahin Ostovar, Phyllis Williams, Tom Hodgson, and the entire Gorge Road Hospital Nursing Team, recipients of Caring Spirit awards for outstanding patient care! A grateful patient made a donation in the team’s honour in tribute of their care experience. Residential care facilities like […]

Caring Spirit: Dr. Tang

Dr. Bao Tang has been named a Caring Spirit! Dr. Tang is a General Surgeon at Royal Jubilee Hospital. General Surgeons treat abdominal areas like the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver. They also deal with hernias and diseases involving the skin and soft tissues. Dr. Tang was nominated by a grateful patient who underwent colon […]