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A first-in-Canada surgery
Canada’s first “tooth-in-eye” surgeries aim to restore BC patients’ sight
A decade ago, Gail Lane suffered a severe reaction to anti-seizure medications that led to a rare auto-immune disorder, Stevens Johnson Syndrome. At age 64, she became completely blind.
But this past month, Lane, two other blind patients from BC, and a team of surgeons and health-care providers will make Canadian medical history at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. They will be the first patients in Canada to receive this life-changing surgery, colloquially known as “tooth-in-eye” surgery.
These are more than just surgeries. “We get emotional about them,” says Dr. Greg Moloney, ophthalmologist and surgeon at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. “It is so rewarding when a patient regains their sight.”
Read more about this highly specialized and rare surgery on our blog.
Purpose Built. People First.
The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus is the most innovative and integrated capital project in Canadian history, and will transform health care across BC.
Sitting on 18 acres just east of Vancouver’s downtown core, the Jim Pattison Medical Campus will be home to the new St. Paul’s Hospital—a 1.2 million square foot acute care hospital connected by sky bridge to the Clinical Support and Research Centre (CSRC), a world-class research hub unlike anything else in Canada (or elsewhere for that matter).
This is the future of health care. And it’s going to change everything.
Winter 50/50 raffle
Thank you!
Thanks to your generosity, the winter 50/50 raffle raised an incredible $267,705—our largest jackpot to date! Half will go to our lucky winner, F. Bhimji, and the other half will help fund urgently needed equipment, essential programs, and services that directly enhance the quality of life for our patients and residents.
Your participation makes a meaningful difference for patients, long-term care residents, and families across BC. We are deeply grateful for your support.
The winner is F. Bhimji, with winning ticket number #230031354, and won a total of $133,852!
What’s New
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Building for the Future
18th Annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Gala raises $2.5 million for St. Paul’s Foundation and Providence Health Care
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Building for the Future
Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation’s $2.5 million donation to fund research and innovation at the new St. Paul’s Hospital
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Digestive Health
Gratitude in action: outstanding care inspires donor George Pick to help others in need
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Research and Innovation
Thriving with sickle cell disease: the power of supportive care and skilled expertise
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Seniors + Healthy Aging
First-of-its-kind non-profit long-term care village launching in Comox
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Indigenous Wellness + Reconciliation
Truth telling through patient journey mapping – looking back to improve the path forward for Indigenous patients
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Promise Magazine
The voice of St. Paul’s Foundation
On the Cover
There’s no place like home
Providence Living is helping seniors and older adults live their best lives in home-like residences that offer social connections, choice, independence, and dignity.
Read more
“As my son was being born, I had a rare, catastrophic complication. The team at St. Paul’s Hospital came together seamlessly: it was nothing short of miraculous. They didn’t just save me and Hunter. St. Paul’s saved our whole family.”
Hazel, Joey, and sons Kaden & Hunter
Patients cared for.
Surgeries performed at St. Paul’s and Mount St. Joseph Hospitals.
Clinical research trials funded.
Your gift does so much
You bring compassion to patients and families. You fund life-changing research. And, you underpin the future of health care at the new St. Paul’s Hospital.