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Another “first and only” at St. Paul’s Hospital

Our latest breakthrough promises relief and hope for people living with atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder. It happens when an electrical disturbance in the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) cause it to beat hundreds of times per minute. It’s a frightening condition that can increase your risk of … Continued

Patricia Mathilda “Pat” Proudfoot: The Trailblazer

Pat was born near Kronau, Saskatchewan in 1928, the youngest of the Fahlman family’s 10 children. The family moved to Kelowna while Pat was still a child and this is where she discovered one of the great loves of her life: baseball! In high school she won a trophy for best batting average and she … Continued

John Joseph “Jack” O’Neill: A Self-Made Man

Jack O’Neill was a man who believed in hard work and who possessed an entrepreneurial spirit that saw him create and lead an impressive group of companies during his career. Jack’s first job was in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He went to work for Canadian National Railways as a clerk and soon rose to the position of … Continued