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Fairview Site of “New” VGH

Photograph taken in the winter of 1890-1891, depicting the site of the “new” Vancouver General Hospital, looking southwest across False Creek.

February 23, 2023 by  Read more...

Royal Visit 1939

Patients and staff lined up to salute motorcade (George and Elizabeth).

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Fire Exit Drill: Heather Pavilion, Slides for Escape

Round chutes used to slide patients (on mattresses) to safety from 2nd and 3rd floors. Orderlies ready to receive ‘volunteers’. Note ‘wartime’ student uniforms.

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VGH Hospital Interiors: Pediatric Ward

Early pediatric ward.

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Surgery Prep

VGH Ear, Nose, and Throat O.R. Patient on the O.R. table with 3 capped, gowned staff. (But no masks, nor gloves).

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VGH Hospital Interiors: Laundry ironing

Assistants ironing hospital sheets.

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VGH Hospital Interiors: Laundry

Assistants or nurses ironing.

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VGH Hospital Interiors: Nursery incubators

Incubator operating in nursery cot.

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