Champions of Philanthropy 2022
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize our 2022 Champions of Philanthropy. By demonstrating their philanthropic commitment and making […]
Champions of Philanthropy 2021
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize our 2021 Champions of Philanthropy. By demonstrating their philanthropic commitment and making […]
Kulwant Samra’s story
After Kulwant Samra tested positive for COVID-19, the 51-year-old Abbotsford man isolated himself from his family in a room in his home. He was tired and short of breath in the first half of June 2020, as businesses and schools in the province were re-opening following the initial protective measures taken during the start of the pandemic. Kulwant was initially still able to work remotely for his trucking company, dispatching a driver by phone the day he truly became alarmed by how he felt. His last memory was leaving his home by ambulance, before waking up eight weeks later at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Breathing life into research
For critically ill or injured patients, mechanical ventilation can be a lifesaving intervention. However, it comes with its own risks and complications, something Dr. Steve Reynolds has thought a lot about.
Donor-funded research grants
Research is the first step towards innovation in patient care. It’s with that in mind that Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation […]