First Robotic Surgery Performed at Surrey Memorial Hospital
People in Surrey and across the region now have greater access to advanced, minimally invasive surgical care, following the first robotic-assisted procedure at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
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MRI services coming to Delta Hospital
People in Delta and surrounding communities will soon have access to MRI services closer to home, as Delta Hospital moves ahead with an $18.0-million project to bring a new MRI to the hospital and expand access to vital diagnostic imaging services.
Transcranial Doppler Helps Support Research into Intimate Partner Violence
For many people experiencing intimate partner violence, the impact of head injury or strangulation can go unseen and untreated. For Five Days in May, an annual…
Historic $40M Donation by the Stephens Family, led by Ratana and Arran Stephens Powers SFU’s New School of Medicine
The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine has received a transformational $40-million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university’s history.
How Do Your Health Risks Change After 50?
It’s often said that “age is just a number,” though some of those numbers may matter more for our health than others. Keeping up physical activity and a positive outlook can make a real difference at any age, but the body goes through changes around the age of 50 that can affect your risk of several health issues.
B.C. Pediatric Oncology Nurse Named First Recipient of New Make-A-Wish® Canada Award
Make-A-Wish Canada has announced the launch of The Ryan Langford Award: Honouring Champions of the Healing Power of a Wish, a new national award made possible through a transformational gift from Drs. Robert and Barbara Langford in memory of their son.
MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH: IS SILENCE STILL THE NORM?
For generations, we have been taught and have heard that men need to be strong, steady, and, above all, silent about their pain. Across cultures and continents, masculinity has often been equated with emotional control.
Other Countries Do Universal Health Care Better Than Canada
Whether it’s hospital overcrowding, physician resignations and shortages or the millions without a regular primary care provider, Canadians are caught in an endless struggle to obtain medical care.
Indigenous Caregiver Support Model Clinical Team photo: Courtesy Fraser Health
Two Fraser Health teams have received Michael Smith Health Research BC awards to support research aimed at strengthening care for older adults living at home.
Fraser Health Has Expanded Its AI-Assisted Colonoscopy System, GI Genius, And Is Currently Exploring New Software That May Help Physicians Better Identify Certain Polyps During Colonoscopy
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of screening, early detection and high-quality colonoscopy care.
Celebration of Care Gala 2026 Raises $1,813,325 and Counting
Surrey and beyond continue to show what is possible when people stand firmly behind their health care system.
Elderberry – The Miracle Healing Plant
As a child, I grew up in a small farm village with a population of 3600, located in Northern Germany between Hamburg and the Danish border. Between 1945 -1955 I was an outdoor person year-round and developed a special feeling and love for Mother Earth and what nature had to offer.
Surrey Takes Key Step Toward Opening New Medical Clinics
City council has approved a framework agreement with Total Life Care Granville Medical Inc. (TLC) that will advance the delivery of two new medical clinics in Surrey. The agreement establishes the governance structure, roles, responsibilities and principles that will guide the delivery of Surrey’s Community Medical Clinics Initiative, aimed at increasing the number of family physicians and attaching residents to long-term physician care.
A Research Team Conducted Experiments In France That Could Shape Future Medical Protocols for Astronauts and Patients on Earth
Photo: Dr. Siobhan Wagner, Adrian Tabari, Dr. Matthew Turnock and Dr. Alex Suen
The Gut: Your Hidden Wellness Powerhouse
A decade ago, most people approached health issues at the surface level. A quick prescription was often the go-to solution—whether for frequent acid reflux or chronic gastric discomfort.