Providence Health Care

12/10/2025

DYK the new St. Paul’s Hospital will have rooftop gardens, rain gardens and green roofs? 🌧️🌳

Here’s an early look at a green roof that will help us capture and re-use rainwater. They’ll also feature drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, native plants!

Learn more about how we’re building green at https://www.thenewstpauls.ca/en/sustainability

12/08/2025

Providence’s newest long-term care home, St. Vincent’s: Heather, is ending the year with major progress on construction. Crews have completed the groundwork, which means vertical construction on the 13-storey building can begin!

Opening in 2029, St. Vincent’s: Heather will offer a new approach to seniors care. Learn more:

Providence's newest long-term care home, St. Vincent's: Heather, is ending the year with major progress on construction

12/05/2025

🎁🍿 Special delivery! 🍿🎁 Staff at St. Paul’s Hospital were delighted to receive festive packages of popcorn from BC Transplant volunteers this week.

Volunteers Croft (kidney recipient), Todd (kidney recipient), Eunice (heart recipient), and Gillian (kidney recipient) visited the Heart Centre, Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Pharmacy bearing big red boxes of goodies.

It's all part of Operation Popcorn, an annual holiday tradition that sees transplant recipients, living donors and families say thank you to health care teams across the province who make organ donation and transplant possible.

12/03/2025

Residents and community leaders from Strathcona, False Creek, and Chinatown joined PCL Construction for a sneak peek of the new St. Paul’s Hospital—and they were amazed by what they saw. 🏥👀

One visitor summed it up perfectly when stepping into one of the new operating rooms: “I’m surprised it’s so big!”

This hospital will be a game-changer for the neighbourhood, and we can’t wait to open our doors.

Thanks to a neighbour for capturing this stunning sunrise pic of our new hospital! 😍

12/02/2025

Research led by Dr. Jeffrey Joy, a senior research scientist at the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS at St. Paul's Hospital, aims to bring B.C. closer to ending HIV transmission.

On , learn about a new UBC Medicine research project that aims to bring B.C. closer to ending transmission. https://bit.ly/3MxrCxf

Funded by Genome BC, the project will use advanced genomic and AI-enabled tools to better understand how transmission patterns are changing. The data will help public health teams take focused action to help prevent further spread.

“By providing clearer insight into how and where HIV continues to spread, the work will support more equitable care by helping ensure vulnerable communities are identified earlier and connected to treatment that improves health outcomes and reduces onward transmission,” said Dr. Jeffrey Joy.

11/24/2025

The Hospital at Home program allows eligible patients to receive acute-level care in the comfort of their own home. Thanks to a new partnership with the Community Transition Care Team, the program is expanding access to hospital-level care for Downtown Eastside residents who are unhoused or precariously housed.

Learn more:

Hospital at Home partners with CTCT to bring acute care to supportive housing in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

11/21/2025

Every year, thousands of people in Canada face infections that don’t respond to antibiotics. This is called antimicrobial resistance, or , and it’s one of the world’s biggest health threats.

Resistance will always develop, says Dr. Victor Leung, Physician Lead for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Providence. But we can slow it with a few simple actions:

💊 Use antibiotics only when needed (don’t take them for viral infections like the flu)
💉 Stay up to date on vaccinations
🦠 Learn about antimicrobial resistance. It affects everyone.

“Smart antibiotic use isn’t about cutting back. It’s about using the right drug, at the right time, for the right reason,” says Dr. Leung.

On World Week, learn what Providence is doing to optimize the treatment of infections, while keeping antibiotics effective for the future: https://ow.ly/x2Re50XtELf
Firstline

Antibiotic resistance is growing in Canada. Learn how smart antibiotic use and apps like Firstline help fight superbugs and protect your health.

11/17/2025

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new St. Paul’s Hospital will provide families with private rooms so they can have their own space to rest and be close to their babies.

On , learn how we’re creating a more relaxed, comfortable, and private environment for every NICU family – no matter the length of their stay.

A big transformation in care is coming to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new St. Paul’s Hospital.

11/10/2025

What a beautiful day at Oppenheimer Park! Last Friday, people came together for Providence in the Park, our twice-a-year event that brings information, connection, and support to the Downtown Eastside community. For more than 23 years, Providence has been hosting this gathering to connect with community members, partners, and share resources.

A huge thank you to our amazing community partners, who generously donated items and joined us on-site, and to our incredible staff volunteers, whose energy and dedication made the day such a success. It was truly a day full of warmth, generosity, teamwork, and connection! 🙏

11/08/2025

On November 8, Providence Health Care honors and remembers the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Veterans who bravely served in times of war and peace. Their courage and sacrifices are an enduring testament to the strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

More than 23,000 Indigenous Veterans served Canada in global conflicts, often returning home to communities that did not receive the same recognition or benefits afforded to others. At Providence, we recognize these inequities and remain committed to advancing Reconciliation by ensuring their stories and sacrifices are acknowledged and remembered.

As part of this day of reflection, Sheri Hundseth, Director of Indigenous Relations and Community Engagement at Providence, shares the legacy of two members of her family whose service continues to inspire her:

“My grandfather and uncle, both proud Métis men, served this country with courage and conviction. My grandfather fought in the Second World War and passed away in the early 1980s, never having been fully recognized for his service or sacrifice. My uncle, a Private with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, carries that same quiet strength and pride today. Their stories remind me that honour does not come from medals or ceremonies, it comes from the heart, from the willingness to serve even when recognition is denied. I carry their memory and their resilience as a reminder of the strength and dignity of our people.”

On this National Indigenous Veterans Day, PHC invites all staff and community members to take time to learn their stories, honour their families, and reflect on how we can each contribute to ongoing acts of Reconciliation - ensuring their legacies are never forgotten.

11/05/2025

Take a look at a shiny new elevator installed at the future St. Paul’s Hospital. It's just one of 37 located throughout the building. ⬆️⬇️

There are 50 per cent more elevators at the new hospital, which will make it easier for staff and patients to get around.

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11/01/2025

If you’ve passed by 33rd & Heather recently, you may have noticed a big change. In October, a large crane was erected on the St. Vincent’s: Heather Long-term Care Home construction site! 🏗️ This towering addition marks an exciting step forward as the team gears up to pour concrete in the coming weeks.

A big shoutout and thanks to Scott Construction for leading the charge on this transformative project!

Stay tuned for more updates as the site continues to take shape.
Bowinn Ma Josie Osborne