For more than 17 years, angels have inspired thousands of donations in support of seniors’ health care at St. Vincent’s and Holy Family Hospitals, part of Providence Health Care. In the past two years, the Foundation has expanded to take two additional Providence Health Care sites under its wings - Marion Hospice and most recently, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.

“We’re proud to be raising funds for patient care at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital through the Angel Campaign,” explains foundation chair Colleen Tracy. “The Foundation has always risen to the challenge of meeting patient and resident care needs within Providence Health Care, and we’ll continue ensuring they receive the greatest care and comfort possible.”

Angel donations support purchases of medical equipment at St. Vincent’s Hospital Langara, Brock Fahrni Pavilion, Youville Residence, Holy Family Hospital, Marion Hospice and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, as well as quality-of-life programs and services and research in the field of elder care. The Foundation is also raising funds for the new St. Vincent’s Campus of Care. Phase I of construction, a 68-unit assisted living facility, is currently under construction at 33rd and Heather Street.

The Angel Campaign runs through December and includes official lighting of the rooftop angels and distribution of thousands of paper angels to donors through a direct mail program. Angels are returned, along with donations, and displayed on Angel trees at each of the sites. A series of Angel Teas at the sites are also being hosted in conjunction with the Campaign, to celebrate the season with patients, residents and their families.

For more information, or to make an Angel donation, call 604.877.3193.

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St. Vincent’s & Holy Family Health Care Foundation raises funds for specialized equipment, programs, services and other capital expenditures for seven Providence Health Care sites.

St. Vincent’s Hospitals are residential care facilities that include St. Vincent’s Hospital Langara, Brock Fahrni Pavilion and Youville Residence. Holy Family Hospital includes residential care as well as physical rehabilitation services for older adults who have experienced strokes, hip and knee replacements, amputations and crippling arthritis conditions. Marion Hospice offers end-of-life hospice care for patients with less than three months to live. Mount Saint Joseph Hospital is a community hospital offering a multicultural approach to service delivery and clinical programs. Phase one of construction of the St. Vincent’s Campus of Care is currently underway with construction of 60 subsidized assisted living units, and eight independent apartments for young disabled adults.

For more information, contact:
Marianne J. Dupré, Communications
St. Vincent’s & Holy Family Health Care Foundation
Tel: 604.322.2604 Fax: 604.321.2696

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