Caring Spirit: VGH 7A (Women's Health)

Our healthcare team on VGH 7A have received a Caring Spirit award! The caregivers and medical staff on 7A were recently recognized by the husband of a patient who received exceptional care by the team on that floor. He wanted to acknowledge…

Marlowe Fraser Shares His Story

I grew up on Cape Breton Island. I was a Marine Engineer with the Navy for 21 years. After a serious injury while serving our country, I went back to school for a Master’s degree and went into public service in Victoria. I’m used to just…

Spring Campaign Impact: Surgery

Dr. Jeff McCracken, Surgeon, and Dr. Paul Whelan, Urologist and Executive Medical Director of Surgical Services for Island Health. Last year, more than 50,000 surgical procedures were performed in 26 operating rooms at Royal Jubilee and Victoria…

Thank You, Adrienne's Restaurant & Tea Garden

We recently met with Sabine Schwaiger of Adrienne’s Restaurant & Tea Garden to accept a cheque for $2,880. For the third year in a row, Adrienne’s Restaurant & Tea Garden has donated a percentage of their Afternoon High Tea sales…

Thank You, Rexall Foundation

We recently met with the Rexall Foundation to accept a cheque for $10,000 toward the purchase of four new Pediatric Bronchoscopy Sets for our pediatric operating rooms at Victoria General Hospital. Each of the four sets is specifically designed…

Caring Spirit: The Maternity Ward at VGH

Congratulations to the Nurses in the Maternity Ward at Victoria General Hospital on receiving a Caring Spirit award! The Labour, Delivery, and Recovery Nurses were recognized by the husband of a patient who was in their care, giving birth to…

Caring Spirit: RJH Security Office

Melissa and Nick, Protection Services Officers for Island Health, have received a Caring Spirit award! As part of the Security Office at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Melissa and Nick provide timely, heart-centered service to the hospital and its…

Caring Spirit: RJH Cardiovascular Unit

Congratulations to the Cardiovascular Unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital on receiving a Caring Spirit award! A grateful family of a patient in their care wanted to recognize CVU staff, nurses and surgeons for the outstanding treatment they received.…

Spring Campaign Impact: Endoscopy Departments

Dr. Denis Petrunia is a Gastroenterologist with Island Health & the Colonoscopy Lead for the Provincial Cancer Screening Program If you or a loved one have faced cancer, you know just how suddenly you rely on your physicians and care teams…

Carl Peterson Shares His Story

Fighting cancer isn’t easy. I know this firsthand because I’ve lived with it for almost three decades. In 1988 — 28 years ago — I was diagnosed with leukemia. At the time, my prognosis wasn’t good. I was given between just one and…