7 services, respiratory care, kidney services, surgical programs, mental health and substance use care, and maternal and newborn services. The hospital will continue St. Paul’s long-standing role as a provincial referral centre for complex and high-acuity cases requiring multidisciplinary treatment. A key design feature is the shift toward predominantly single-patient rooms. According to Providence Health Care, this approach supports improved infection prevention, patient privacy, and family involvement in care. The organization notes that the design reflects its broader goal of delivering care that is both clinically effective and patientcentred. In its public materials, Providence also highlights that the hospital is being built to support “integrated, compassionate care,” with clinical spaces designed to improve coordination across care teams and services. The facility will also include expanded diagnostic and procedural capacity, including modern operating rooms, advanced imaging systems, and specialized treatment areas designed to support increasingly complex patient needs. INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL PRACTICE A defining element of the redevelopment is the integration of hospital care with research and Photo Credit - Providence Health Care
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