Researchers at Simon Fraser University in collaboration with a group from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas have identified a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies.
The Fraser Health Virtual Care call centre was launched in 2020 to allow people in our region to connect remotely with a registered nurse about their health concerns through telephone, video or web chat. Since then, the Fraser Health Virtual Care Team has helped more than 245,000 patients, and counting, with their health care needs.
Inspiring the next generation through art and giving back, the Vancouver Artopia Youth Society held their seventh annual International Youth Arts Contest in Richmond on June 8th and raised $10,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign.
Surrey, BC (July 15, 2024) – On Saturday, July 13, 2024, twenty-eight teams of paddle boarders gathered with local businesses for Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s…
People in Burnaby are another step closer to expanded, modernized health-care services as Fraser Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority have selected the preferred proponent team for Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project.
Yearlong fundraising efforts by members of the Pacific Chinese Cultural Society have enabled a $30,000 donation towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign.
Getting patients to a hospital as quickly as possible and starting treatment to prevent brain cell starvation gives patients a better chance of recovery.
Vancouver, B.C. (June 18, 2024): The 4th annual Classic & Contemporary Car Invitational welcomed car collectors and guests from across the Lower Mainland on…
Fraser Health’s Embrace Clinic is part of a $3.4 million U.S. Department of Defence study aimed at improving diagnosis of brain injury in survivors…
Almost one million British Columbians don’t have, and can’t get, a family doctor.
The prevalence of Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) is increasing in B.C. with new cases reported in both long-term care homes and hospitals.
May 2, 2024 Listening to music benefits older adults’ cognitive health, even if it’s music they haven’t heard before or don’t enjoy very much,…
Psychiatrist Dr. Ijaz Hussain is meeting clients where they are at. Sometimes, it’s via video call or virtual assessment under a bridge.
SURREY – Retired Burnaby firefighter Jeff Clark spent years responding to emergencies and helping others. Decades of repeated use took a toll on his…
WHITE ROCK, B.C. – A new 3D Mammography Unit is now up and running at Peace Arch Hospital thanks to generous donations from the…