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

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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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...

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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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-...

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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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.

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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

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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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.

⚽ 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)

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

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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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...

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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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

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-...

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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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-...

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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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!

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...

The program was created by Dr. Miles Marchand, a heart specialist with St. Paul’s Hospital.

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An Indigenous-led health care solution called One Heart at a Time is bringing specialized heart-health care to remote Indigenous communities, reports @michellegamage.bsky.social. 🫀

The new St. Vincent’s Heather long-term care home in Vancouver is setting a new standard for sustainable health care. #EarthMonth 🌎

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...

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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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...

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

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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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

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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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

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...

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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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

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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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

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.

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...

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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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...

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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