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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…
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Where Are They Now? Sasha Blue's Story
Bianca and Jamie first shared their story during the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s campaign for Neonatal & Pediatric Intensive care equipment in 2014. This spring we caught up with the Davis family to learn more about their story and…
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An Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Bishop
In support of our campaign, You Are Vital: Pediatrics, Dr. Jeffrey Bishop shares a few remarks about the important role of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). The Unit is in critical need of new monitors…
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A letter from Nori Sinclair, Benjamin's mom
A complicated pregnancy is not the experience an expectant mother dreams about. Despite a relatively straightforward pregnancy with my first son, Theodore, I was told that that my second pregnancy might be a difficult one.
Diagnosed with…
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A letter from Dr. Gustavo Pelligra
Very early in my career, I determined I wanted to support the healthy development of newborns, especially the ill and premature infants.
As a neonatologist, my job is to help these newly born babies on Vancouver Island during the first few…
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O'Brien Investment Group
From June 23, 2019 to 11:59PM Thursday, June 27, the CIBC Wood Gundy’s O’Brien Investment Group will match all gifts up to $40,000 so that, together, you can purchase two patient monitors for the VGH PICU. Make a gift today and double your…
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Giving for and in Honour of Generations
The generosity of our community has a significant impact on patients in our hospitals: 40% of the equipment in our hospitals is funded by over 4,000 donors every year. Because of them, because of you, we can purchase equipment sooner and more…
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Twins Olivia and Audrey
This is the story of identical Vancouver Island twins, Olivia and Audrey, who received life-saving care from the specialized care team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Victoria General Hospital (VGH).
After a year trying for…
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Meet their Heroes
When a child is sick, our caregivers do everything they can to help them get well again. Everyone plays a vital role in a little one’s journey. To better understand the people who surround and care for our most fragile patients, we caught…
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Mena and Jack's story
Nothing is quite as terrifying as when a child gets sick. Luckily for our Vancouver Island kids and their families, 98% of pediatric cases can be treated at Victoria General Hospital (VGH), close to home and loved ones.
This is a direct result…