{"id":143,"date":"2020-09-24T15:38:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T15:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/psychology\/?p=143"},"modified":"2025-03-14T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:00:10","slug":"viva-pharmaceutical-announces-1-million-donation-to-vgh-ubc-hospital-foundation-to-support-advanced-spine-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivapharm.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/24\/viva-pharmaceutical-announces-1-million-donation-to-vgh-ubc-hospital-foundation-to-support-advanced-spine-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Viva Pharmaceutical Announces $1 Million Donation to VGH &#038; UBC Hospital Foundation to Support Advanced Spine Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1300px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-margin-top-small:4vw;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Richmond, BC\u2014[Nov 15, 2024]\u2014Viva Pharmaceutical is delighted to announce a generous donation of $1 million to the VGH &amp; UBC Hospital Foundation. This substantial contribution is aimed at enhancing advanced spine surgery at Vancouver General Hospital, directly impacting patient care through the acquisition of state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment and specialized training for spine surgeons.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Allocation of Funds:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Acquisition of Advanced Endoscopic Equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0The donation will enable the purchase of eight sets of advanced endoscopic equipment, each equipped with bipolar cautery tools. This investment is expected to significantly enhance surgical precision and reduce invasiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training and Education for Surgeons:<\/strong>\u00a0Spine surgeons at Vancouver General Hospital will receive comprehensive training and education on the proper use and techniques of the new equipment, ensuring the highest standards of care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service and Maintenance Plan:<\/strong>\u00a0To guarantee optimal performance, the equipment will be covered by a comprehensive service and maintenance plan provided by the vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Commitment to Healthcare Excellence:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>This donation highlights Viva Pharmaceutical\u2019s steadfast commitment to advancing healthcare and improving the lives of patients in British Columbia. 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