Carol Thorpe’s Story
In April, 2010, Carol Thorpe, a healthy 53 year old woman, had a sudden stroke. A CT scan at her local hospital showed she had a massive bleed inside her head. She was transferred to the RCH where Dr. William Siu, Department Head of Medical Imaging, found a large brain aneurysm.
Curtis Zanussi’s Story
Curtis Zanussi was almost buried alive, but quick-thinking rescuers and a determined trauma team at RCH saved his life.
Tim Delesalle’s Story
Tim Delesalle was a healthy, active 57 years when he had an acute heart attack in May 2010. He had just returned from a run, when he collapsed at home. His wife Karen and her two daughters were at home and immediately administered CPR. Within minutes, paramedics were on their way.
Happy 149th Birthday Royal Columbian Hospital!
Happy 149th Birthday Royal Columbian Hospital! New Westminster, B.C. – October 5, 2011 Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Director, Site Operations […]
David Woo’s Story
“They call me the Miracle Man,” said 60-year old David Woo, who is still recuperating from life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car six years ago.
BC Lions Defensive Back Stanley Franks grateful to Royal Columbian Hospital medical teams for saving his leg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Westminster, B.C. – September 28, 2011 RCH Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Darius Viskontas tests for feeling in […]
Franks freak injury reveals bigger picture – The Vancouver Sun
Starlight Casino deals support for cardiac and stroke care at RCH
(From left) Starlight Casino’s Lui Garcea, Executive Marketing Manager; Gavin Palmer, Guest Services Manager; and Larry Ho, Executive General Manager, […]