New donor-funded investments advance specialized care at Royal Columbian Hospital
Several hospital programs benefit from generosity during this latest round of funding NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.– {July 20, 2026} – A […]
Collin Smith
As a devoted husband and father to a young daughter, 37-year-old Collin Smith was focused on building a life with his family. But when the Maple Ridge resident suddenly suffered a stroke, physicians at Royal Columbian Hospital uncovered a hidden heart condition that had put him at risk all along. Thanks to specialized expertise, a groundbreaking procedure offered at only a handful of centres in Canada, and donor-funded technology helping guide that care, Collin was able to undergo treatment that helped reduce his risk of another stroke.
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Announces 2026/2027 Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Announces 2026/2027 Board of Directors New Westminster, B.C. – July 13, 2026 – […]
How a bedside question became JAMA-published research
For Dr. Steven Reynolds, innovation in healthcare starts with practical questions arising at the hospital bedside.
For instance, can more be done to reduce complications linked to the central lines used every day in intensive care units?
Jyoti Pawar
As a longtime high school teacher, basketball coach, and father of two, Prabhjyot(Jyoti) Pawar was used to staying busy. So when he began experiencing shortness of breath in early 2025, he assumed it was something minor.
Jill Ferrie
Jill Ferrie’s time at the 2025 Boston Marathon was not her fastest. But the circumstances surrounding it made the race unlike any she had ever experienced before.
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation brings community, culture, and healing together through art in new tower
Gallery of Gratitude and hospital-wide art program reflect the people behind a new era of care in the Jim Pattison […]
BC-led clinical trial points to safer care for critically ill patients
Royal Columbian Hospital and Simon Fraser University researchers report reduction in central-line complications in JAMA-published Canadian ICU study NEW WESTMINSTER, […]
Co-operators expands support for youth mental health at Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, B.C. – {May 14, 2026} – Co-operators is deepening its commitment to mental health care at Royal Columbian […]
Dr. Arun Garg Helping Shape the Future of Culturally Connected Care
For Dr. Arun Garg, improving health care begins with connection—bringing people together around a shared purpose and a willingness to think differently. It is a vision that continues to inspire others to get involved, including Abdul and Almas Allibhai, a Vancouver couple whose support of the South Asian Health Fund reflects the kind of community-driven momentum he has helped create.