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THE FORMATION OF PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE

Providence Health Care was formed through the consolidation of CHARA Health Care Society, Holy Family Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital on April 1st, 1997. Providence Health Care became a single legal entity on March 31st, 2000, providing health care services on eight sites in Vancouver, BC.

The word providence at the root of our name is rich in meaning. All of our Religious Communities were founded on God's Divine Providence. To those of the Christian faith, it conveys trust in the care and benevolent guidance of God for those carrying out His healing ministry. Providence from an everyday sense is about trusting we make the best decision we can to prepare for the future.

Working together, the five Catholic Founding Congregations of Sisters, the Boards of Directors and the Providence Senior Leadership Team are committed to a health care community that is focused on service and responsive to its patients, residents, families and the community.

Click here to learn about the future of Providence Health Care:
The Legacy Project.