9 education on a single campus. The Jim Pattison Medical Campus has been designed as a connected health precinct rather than a standalone hospital facility. At the centre of this model is the Clinical Support and Research Centre, which will co-locate researchers, clinicians, and academic partners. The goal is to strengthen collaboration and support the rapid translation of research into clinical application. Providence Health Care describes this integrated structure as a way to align discovery with care delivery. Project materials emphasize that bringing these functions together is intended to improve how new treatments, technologies, and care models are developed and implemented. The campus will also support St. Paul’s longstanding role as a teaching hospital, providing training environments for medical students, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals. By embedding education within the clinical environment, the design aims to support hands-on learning alongside patient care. INDIGENOUS HEALTH AND PATIENT ENVIRONMENT DESIGN The New St. Paul’s Hospital includes dedicated design considerations aimed at improving the patient and family experience across diverse populations. Project materials outline spaces for spiritual care, reflection, and wellness, as well as dedicated areas for Indigenous healing practices. These include culturally specific spaces designed in consultation with Indigenous partners to support culturally safe care. Providence Health Care has also emphasized that patient experience is central to the design approach. The organization states that the hospital is intended to deliver care “where and when it’s needed most,” reflecting an emphasis on accessibility and responsiveness. Single-patient rooms, family accommodations, and improved wayfinding are intended to support a more consistent and supportive patient experience across all stages of care. The facility is also being designed with accessibility considerations for an aging population, including Photo Credit - Providence Health Care
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