When Alyssa went into labour on East Hastings Street, she was homeless and facing the challenges of a 10-year cycle of addiction. She came to St. Paul’s Hospital to deliver her baby. And while her son was in the NICU, she began working with our Transitional Care Centre. Each day, she spent time with her … Continued
There was only one thing on Santa’s Christmas wish list in 2019: a new heart. Thanks to a compassionate family, the incredible team at St. Paul’s Hospital, and the support of donors like you, Santa’s wish came true. We like to think of it as the Miracle on Burrard Street. Outside the holiday season, Santa … Continued
This article is part of our continuing “Research & Innovation” series looking at some of our most exciting studies, breakthroughs, and discoveries. Right now, seniors make up almost 20% of our population and that number is rising quickly. By the end of this decade, another five million of us will have turned 65. On one … Continued