Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment plans take an exciting step in the right direction
New Westminster, B.C. — April 17, 2013
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) President and CEO Adrienne Bakker says that the B.C. Government’s announcement to proceed with the business case for redevelopment of RCH is a “very exciting step in the right direction to provide the best in healthcare to British Columbians.”
Commenting on the Health Ministry’s release on Monday, Bakker stated that the announcement provides assurance for donors who are eager to support the long-term vision for RCH and will help inform RCH Foundation’s fundraising plans.
Royal Columbian Hospital Expansion
Our Campaign for the Future. The B.C. Government’s announcement on April 15, 2013, to proceed with the business case for […]
Pace for lab assistants is ‘zero to 60’ – The Record
Rajiv Raj is a medical laboratory assistant who has been working at Royal Columbian Hospital for the past four years. […]
Shannon Gaudette’s Story
“I shouldn’t be alive… my baby girl shouldn’t be alive… but we’re both here thanks to Dr. Chan.” Those words are being spoken by Shannon Gaudette, 39, a woman who had two malignant tumours—one the size of an orange, the other the size of a lemon—removed from her brain in June. She was six-and-a-half months pregnant at the time.
SHINE Gala raises $280,000 in support of Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, B.C. — March 29, 2013
More than 400 guests shared the spotlight last night when Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation hosted its SHINE Gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre, raising $280,000.
Funds raised through the Foundation’s sixth annual event will support the work of RCH Foundation in helping RCH care for seriously ill and injured patients from across British Columbia. Patients like Shannon Gaudette of Abbotsford.
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Working the wards as a physician – The Record
Sayeeda Hudani is a hospitalist who has been working at RCH for 11 years. The Record caught up with Hudani […]
RJ1200 Gup Shup Talk Show hosts RCH team
A panel of experts from Royal Columbian were interviewed on radio RJ1200 yesterday afternoon, featuring RCH Foundation CEO, Adrienne Bakker. […]
Gary Smith’s Story
In 2006, Gary was diagnosed with esophageal cancer by Dr. Brock Pullen at Royal Columbian Hospital. Like many patients with the disease, it was discovered too late and Gary, age 60, passed away in September 2007.