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Providence Health Care is one of Canada's largest faith-based, non-profit health care organizations operating 18 facilities. www.providencehealthcare.org

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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 16/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Christenson on being appointed to the Order of BC, the province’s highest honour! 🏅 Dr. Christenson is an emergency physician at St. Paul’s Hospital and a scientist with the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes. Read more: ow.ly/AsG250ZNZiR
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Dr. Jim Christenson: Recognizing A Life of Curiosity, Courage, and Care - The Daily Scan
Dr. Jim Christenson receives the Order of BC for improving emergency care, cardiac arrest survival, paramedic practice, and research.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 04/09/2026
New findings from @providenceresearch.bsky.social challenge the long-held belief that Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) has no biological effects during infancy. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/09/stud...
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Study finds early molecular differences in newborns with sickle cell trait - The Daily Scan
Study finds molecular differences in newborns with sickle cell trait, including protein changes and gene activity during the first week of life.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 28/08/2026
In 1986, nephrologist Dr. David Landsberg helped start the kidney transplant program at St. Paul’s Hospital. Upon his retirement, Dr. Landsberg is looking back on his remarkable career and is amazed by how far transplantation has come. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/08/the-...
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The doctor who helped build kidney transplantation in BC - The Daily Scan
Upon his retirement, Dr. David Landsberg reflects on the patients who inspired him and the evolution of kidney transplantation in BC.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 21/08/2026
DYK all inpatient rooms at the new St. Paul's Hospital will be single-patient rooms? This means more privacy and improved infection control. Each room will include an ensuite bathroom, furniture for a family member to stay overnight, and a window to let in natural light.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 14/08/2026
St. Paul's Hospital has introduced a new endoscopic treatment option for patients with low-grade stomach tumours. Instead of making large incisions, doctors can now use a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light to reach the stomach. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/08/st-p...
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St. Paul's Hospital performs Western Canada's first new endoscopic treatment for a low-grade stomach tumour - The Daily Scan
A patient at St. Paul's Hospital became the first in Western Canada to receive a full thickness endoscopic resection for a stomach tumour.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 07/08/2026
Researchers at St. Paul's Hospital are using AI to better understand chronic lung disease and improve treatments. Learn how: thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/08/crac...
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Cracking the Code of COPD: How AI Could Improve Treatment for Patients - The Daily Scan
AI research at St. Paul's Hospital identifies five COPD subtypes, helping improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient care outcomes.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 26/06/2026
A new recipe booklet developed by a team of experts at Providence promotes sustainable cooking for patients living with chronic disease. Check out simple, healthy, plant-based meals and snacks you can make at home. 🥗🍲🌯 thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/06/eati...
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Eating with Kidney Disease Made Simple - The Daily Scan
Learn what to eat with kidney disease. Simple meals, low salt recipes, and easy tips for cooking at home with chronic illness.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 18/06/2026
A BC resident recently became the first patient in Canada to receive the AltaValve, a new medical device designed to replace the heart's mitral valve. Doctors at St. Paul's Hospital were able to insert the valve using a minimally invasive procedure. ow.ly/6ufL50Ze1yo
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First new heart valve in Canada helps Summerland woman get daily life back  - The Daily Scan
First AltaValve heart procedure in Canada helps treat mitral valve disease at St. Paul's Hospital and helps a patient return to daily life.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 17/06/2026
Big milestone over the past week — the new St. Paul’s Hospital signage is up! A major and highly visible step as the building really starts to take shape and announce itself on the skyline. Exciting to see this progress come together.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 10/06/2026
⚽ The FIFA World Cup will bring large crowds to downtown Vancouver. St. Paul’s Hospital is close to BC Place and the Fan Festival. St. Paul’s emergency department staff are conducting training using a mobile decontamination trailer designed for use in the event of chemical exposure... (1/2)
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 09/06/2026
Research milestone! The first person has completed a Phase 1 clinical trial at the new research unit that opened at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital last September. Clinical trial research is foundational to all medical advances. Learn more: ow.ly/2uec50Z940k
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Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Phase 1 Clinical Trials in B.C. - The Daily Scan
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital runs Phase 1 clinical trials in B.C. Learn how volunteers help Providence Research advance safe new treatments.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 02/06/2026
A new 6-person household recently opened at our Youville Residence long-term care home. 🏡 Learn how this small, home-like setting is designed to foster deeper relationships, resident autonomy and a true sense of belonging. #BCSeniorsWeek thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/05/reim...
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Reimagining long-term care: Inside Youville Residence’s new six‑person household - The Daily Scan
Find long term care roles in Vancouver at Youville Residence. Support residents in a small household care model built on relationships.
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Adrian Dix @adriandix.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
At Holy Family Hospital today, we saw what Power Smart 2.0 can do ☀️: 370 rooftop solar panels, an 85% reduction in carbon emissions and lower operating costs. Conservation is the fastest, most cost-effective way to meet growing electricity demand in B.C. ⚡ news.gov.bc.ca/33840
Celebrating a 100 year old birthday and joining in to sing 🎂. Moments like that are a great reminder of why this work matters: improving the comfort, care and quality of life for people.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 19/05/2026
Last year, St. Paul's Hospital used more than 157,000 milliliters of donated human milk (that equals over 2,600 small bottles). 🍼 On World Day of Human Milk Donation, learn how pasteurized donated human milk supports vulnerable babies. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/05/how-...
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How donor milk supports newborn care at St. Paul’s Hospital - The Daily Scan
Learn how St. Paul's Hospital uses donor milk for newborn care in B.C. to support premature babies and help families at birth.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 15/05/2026
This #NursingWeek, we’re celebrating what matters most: giving nurses the time and support to provide the care they know is possible. Learn how minimum nurse-to-patient ratios (mNPR) are making a difference. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/05/how-...
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How minimum nurse‑to‑patient ratios are changing care at Providence - The Daily Scan
Learn how nurse to patient ratios are improving nursing work and patient care at Providence Health Care in Vancouver.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 13/05/2026
Cheers to 25 years! 🎉 We’re celebrating a quarter century of Providence in the Park, our biannual community outreach event. We couldn’t have asked for a better day to host our anniversary event at Oppenheimer Park last week. Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 01/05/2026
12 million worker hours—and counting. We’re heading into the home stretch of construction at the new St. Paul’s Hospital, and the progress is impossible to miss. Check out the latest project update: thenewstpauls.ca/en/news/12-m...
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 29/04/2026
The program was created by Dr. Miles Marchand, a heart specialist with St. Paul’s Hospital.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 28/04/2026
The new St. Vincent’s Heather long-term care home in Vancouver is setting a new standard for sustainable health care. #EarthMonth 🌎
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 27/04/2026
DYK? Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people in Canada. Pain is one of the top reasons people seek emergency care. Read a recap of our annual Pacific Pain Forum where hundreds gathered to learn about the latest innovations in pain medicine. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/04/paci...
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Pacific Pain Forum advances compassionate pain care in BC  - The Daily Scan
Pacific Pain Forum brings health leaders together to talk about pain care, trauma, lived experience, and compassionate care in BC.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 21/04/2026
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who enhance patient and resident care at Providence every day. 💙💙💙 Want to get involved? Find a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you. www.providencehealthcare.org/en/get-invol...
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 16/04/2026
Boilers, pumps, valves, electrical systems, and miles of piping and wiring keep our hospitals running flawlessly 24/7. Meet the engineers who ensures our infrastructure operates smoothly, so clinical teams can focus on patient care. ow.ly/ZU8350YJ46g
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The power behind the care: meet the engineers keeping our hospitals running 24/7 - The Daily Scan
Power Engineers Alfredo Gonzalez Rangulan and Samuel John Wilfred help keep Providence's hospitals running around the clock.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 07/04/2026
Dr. Melanie van Soeren was born at St. Paul’s Hospital. Today, she’s a doctor at St. Paul’s. And soon she will be having her own baby at the very same hospital. 👶👩‍⚕️🏥 Read the full story: ow.ly/ibja50YFhPi
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Family ties at St. Paul’s Hospital. From birth to doctor to new parent - The Daily Scan
A doctor born at St. Paul's plans to have her baby here. Learn why families choose this Vancouver maternity care.
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Dr. Hedy Fry @hedyfry.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As a former physician, I’ve seen firsthand how medical research and innovation can change lives. That’s why I’m proud to see a $127 million investment in Vancouver’s life sciences sector to support projects at Aspect Biosystems and Providence Health Care. 1/2
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 02/04/2026
We’re proud to share that the federal government is investing $48M in the Clinical Support & Research Centre, a cornerstone of the Jim Pattison Medical Campus in Vancouver. 🔬🧪 Read more: thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/04/fede...
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Federal government invests $48 million in Providence Health Care’s Clinical Support & Research Centre - The Daily Scan
The funding will support the development of an advanced “innovation hub” within the Clinical Support & Research Centre.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 25/03/2026
Adults who have noticed subtle changes in their memory, but who don’t yet have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, can find support at the Early Intervention Memory Clinic at St. Paul's Hospital. ow.ly/JE2F50YyWS1
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The clinic that wants to see you before you need it  - The Daily Scan
The Early Intervention Memory Clinic at St. Paul's Hospital is rethinking when memory care should begin — and for whom.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 12/03/2026
Labour, deliver and recover all in the same room. 🤰👶 At the new St. Paul’s Hospital, every delivery room is a single patient room, with space for parent, baby and family. Learn more about the new St. Paul's Hospital at thenewstpauls.ca
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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Last week, we visited the new St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. The biggest investment in public health care in Canada, this new hospital is going to lead the way in innovation and research, while delivering the care British Columbians rely on.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 03/03/2026
Have you ever wondered how the right medication, for the right patient, arrives on the right hospital unit at just the right time? Most of the magic takes place behind closed doors inside the pharmacy. 💊 #PAM2026 thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2023/03/behi...
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Behind the scenes at the St. Paul’s Hospital pharmacy - The Daily Scan
At St. Paul’s Hospital, a diverse pharmacy team works to supply medications to both St. Paul’s and Mount Saint Joseph hospitals.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 27/02/2026
After getting a heart transplant at St. Paul's Hospital, Zuwena needed a clean home to recover and avoid infection. Thanks to the Reaching Home program, social workers at St. Paul's were able to help her find new, stable housing to heal. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2026/02/reac...
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Reaching Home: Housing support that helps patients heal faster and spend less time in hospital - The Daily Scan
Providence Health Care offers Reaching Home housing help to support safe hospital discharge and short-term rent aid to keep people stable.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 27/02/2026
Don’t toss out those veggie peels and stems – turn them into soup, sauce or juice. 🥬🥕🍅 Using up leftovers is good for the planet and your wallet. Check out recipes and tips for using food scraps, compiled by Providence staff. 🔗 ow.ly/r8KK50YiZKr
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From peels to pesto: turning food scraps into meals - The Daily Scan
To promote sustainable food choices and reduce waste, Providence staff created a Food Scraps Recipe Book to help people use up leftovers.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 19/02/2026
Canadian actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara died last month of a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) with rectal cancer as the underlying cause. We asked two Providence Health Care doctors to explain what this means. Learn more: ow.ly/tfiG50YhQw5
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Cancer and clot risk explained after Catherine O'Hara's death - The Daily Scan
Learn about pulmonary embolism and how cancer raises clot risk. Find simple signs of blood clots using the CLOTS reminder.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 11/02/2026
We’re proud to share that Providence Health Care has been recognized as a 2026 BC Top Employer and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. 🏆 Learn more about why we won these awards: ow.ly/ULU750Ye5NO #BCTopEmployers #TopEmployers2026
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Providence Health Care named a 2026 BC Top Employer and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People - The Daily Scan
These provincial and national top employer honours highlight PHC’s commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 06/02/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Seonaid Nolan and Cheyenne Johnson for being named in the @vancouvermagazine.bsky.social 2026 Power 50 List for their leadership of Road to Recovery—a first of its kind continuum of care for substance use that launched at St. Paul's Hospital in 2023. vanmag.com/city/power-5...
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 04/02/2026
Kelowna resident Troy Chapman received a life-changing kidney transplant at St. Paul’s Hospital in October. He’s one of a record-breaking 575 people in BC who received organ transplants in 2025, according to annual stats from BC Transplant. ow.ly/WI6E50Y8pFK
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St. Paul's role in a record year for organ transplants in BC - The Daily Scan
Read Troy's kidney transplant story and learn how St. Paul's Hospital supported a record year for organ transplants in BC
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Providence Research @providenceresearch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
@heartlunginnov.bsky.social researcher, Dr. Zach Laksman, has co-founded MyTrials.ai, a platform that uses #AI to streamline clinical trial recruitment and support patients in making informed decisions about their care. Read more: buff.ly/vMYukwU buff.ly/vMYukwU #research #healthcare #aihealth
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Platform co-founded by HLI researcher uses AI to connect patients with clinical trials
Centre for Heart Lung Innovation Principal Investigator, Dr. Zachary Laksman, has co-founded MyTrials.ai, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline clinical trial recruitment and support patients in making informed decisions about their care.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 07/01/2026
You may never see them, but behind closed hospital doors, a team of professionals is working around the clock to ensure every medical instrument used in care is meticulously cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. ✂️🪡⁠ ⁠ Learn more about MDRD: thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2025/12/medi...
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 30/12/2025
As we say farewell to 2025 and usher in 2026, we’re looking back on the year that was and some of the biggest Providence Health Care stories. 📰⁠ ⁠ Read our full list ➡️ thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2025/12/year...
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Year in review: our top stories of 2025 - The Daily Scan
We're saying farewell to 2025 by looking back on some of the biggest news stories involving Providence Health Care.
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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
How Vancouver's St. Paul's aims to become the hospital of the future vancouversun.com/feature/vanc...
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 29/12/2025
"How Vancouver's St. Paul's aims to become the hospital of the future" from @vancouversun.bsky.social vancouversun.com/feature/vanc...
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How Vancouver's St. Paul's aims to become the hospital of the future
Postmedia recently took a guided tour of the new $2.18 billion St. Paul's hospital building, now under construction in False Creek Flats.
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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
A behind-the-scenes look at the New St. Paul’s Hospital 🏥 Built for specialized care, mental health & addictions services, flexible operating rooms, & post-disaster resilience, it's on track for completion in 2026, with patients moving in early 2027. #Healthcare #StrongerBC
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 23/12/2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the incredible progress being made on the new St. Paul’s Hospital and Clinical Support & Research Centre (CSRC). Here's how things are looking:
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 19/12/2025
Our 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! Learn more: thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2025/12/buil...
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Building a new home for Vancouver seniors: St. Vincent’s: Heather marks major construction milestones in 2025 - The Daily Scan
Providence's newest long-term care home, St. Vincent's: Heather, is ending the year with major progress on construction
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 21/11/2025
Every year, thousands of people in Canada face infections that don’t respond to antibiotics. This is called antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, and it’s one of the world’s biggest health threats. On World #AMR Week, learn what Providence is doing to help. ow.ly/fZLK50XtESb
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Antibiotic resistance in Canada: What you can do - The Daily Scan
Antibiotic resistance is growing in Canada. Learn how smart antibiotic use and apps like Firstline help fight superbugs and protect your health.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 17/11/2025
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 #WorldPrematurityDay, learn more about our future NICU. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2023/04/insi...
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Inside the new St. Paul's Hospital: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
A big transformation in care is coming to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the new St. Paul’s Hospital.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 05/11/2025
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% more elevators at the new hospital, which will make it easier for staff and patients to get around. thenewstpauls.ca
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 29/10/2025
From @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social: A team of researchers at St. Paul’s Hospital has developed ground-breaking technology to treat patients with heart disease. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
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Researchers create heart tissue with 3D printer
A team of researchers at St. Paul’s Hospital has developed ground-breaking technology to treat patients with heart disease.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 28/10/2025
It's the last week of #OTMonth and we're celebrating all the occupational therapists at Providence who help patients regain independence, build resilience, and live life to the fullest. 🙌 Learn what drew recent grad Alex Horner to the job. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2025/10/supp...
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Supporting function, empowering lives: Alex’s path to occupational therapy - The Daily Scan
Occupational therapist Alex Horner supports mental health at Providence Health Care through inpatient psychiatry and community-focused care.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 24/10/2025
Scientists at St. Paul's Hospital are taking 3D printing to the next level. A team at @heartlunginnov.bsky.social have created living human heart tissue using a 3D printer they built in-house. This technology is helping researchers test new treatments faster and cheaper. ow.ly/bpTf50XhKLX
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Researchers at St. Paul’s Hospital created living heart tissue with a 3D printer for testing new treatments - The Daily Scan
Researchers at St. Paul's Hospital use a custom 3D printer to create living heart tissue for faster testing of new treatments.
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Providence Health Care @providencehealthcare.org · 23/10/2025
What if we could detect heart failure early instead of waiting for symptoms to become so severe that hospitalization is required? Providence Health Care Ventures is partnering with Sonus Microsystems on wearable tech that aims to do just that. thedailyscan.providencehealthcare.org/2025/10/wear...
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Wearable ultrasound patch moves toward clinical trials in heart failure management - The Daily Scan
Wearable ultrasound patch from Sonus Microsystems helps detect heart failure early. Providence Health Care backs clinical trials and AI data analysis.
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