My wife, Liz, and I never spoke about it, but we both thought that I might not make it. I had been living with Hepatitis C, which attacks the liver, for more than four decades, when I was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2007. We were living in Nanaimo at the time and it wasn’t […]
This fall, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation needs your help to raise $1.5 million for two new Interventional Angiography Systems, one at Victoria General Hospital and one at Royal Jubilee Hospital. These systems are unique in that they help treat a wide variety of conditions, including stroke, renal failure, liver failure, cancer, osteoporosis and infertility. You […]
Whether faced with shortness of breath or a severe injury, patients coming to our Emergency Departments need quality care as quickly as possible. Dr. Bruce Wong and the Emergency team at Royal Jubilee Hospital diagnose and treat more than 50,000 patients every year. Dr. Wong has been recognized by a number of patients through the […]
The Electrophysiology Lab at Royal Jubilee Hospital specializes in electrical activities of the heart, including diagnosing and treating arrhythmias and structural problems. Recently this medical team was nominated for a Caring Spirit award when a grateful patient decided to recognize the care she received by donating towards new medical equipment for the unit. Congratulations to […]
Dr. Jim Spence works in Internal medicine, diagnosing and managing adult diseasing involving organ systems and advanced illnesses. His warm and professional care inspired a former patient to make a Caring Spirit donation to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation in honour of Dr. Spence. These funds will support the purchase of urgently needed medical equipment for […]
Dr. Donald Daly is a Gastroenterologist at Royal Jubilee Hospital, specializing in disorders of the stomach and intestines. His outstanding care made a huge impact on one a particular patient and her husband, who decided to recognize Dr. Daly with a Caring Spirit donation towards new medical equipment for Royal Jubilee. Please share to help […]
Dr. Frank Wong is a highly skilled Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, assisting patients with everything from allergies and sinusitis to reconstructive and cancer surgery. He recently received a Caring Spirit award! A grateful patient decided to acknowledge the outstanding care he received with a Caring Spirit donation towards a new ENT Microscope for […]
Congrats to the medical teams of 7-South, who were nominated for a Caring Spirit award by a grateful patient! 7-South provides treatment for complex wound care, burns, ENT and Urology. The patient underwent a successful operation and wanted to acknowledge the incredible skill and kindness of his doctors and nurses with a Caring Spirit donation […]
As a competitive cyclist and Iron Man Canada triathlete, Chris Marshall was shocked to be diagnosed with a leaking heart valve at age 50. Listen to this story about Dr. Karan Shetty and the incredible Cardiac teams that repair hearts at Royal Jubilee Hospital, and what it means to them when patients like Chris decide to […]
Rexall Foundation has donated $20,000 to help Vancouver Island’s tiniest patients! This generous gift will support the purchase of a new ventilator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Victoria General Hospital. The sophisticated piece of equipment helps infants born with underdeveloped lungs, supporting their respiratory systems until the infant can breathe on their own. Every year, more than 500 babies […]
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