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Giving the Gift of Comfort
For the Sheptytsky Knights of Columbus Council, service to their community is paramount.
Community Events Support St. Paul's Hospital Foundation
Spearheaded by Rhonda Vogelgesang, the Women in White YXE Gala was held on June 20th, 2024. Rhonda was inspired by similar events she had attended in larger cities, and worked alongside 2024 co- chair Carmen Rosman to bring a parallel experience to the women of Saskatoon.
Proactive Philanthropy: Terry and Denis Sirois
For Terry and Denis Sirois, connections to St. Paul’s Hospital have been lifelong.
Walking Alongside Kidney Health Patients: Kitsaki Management LP
For Ron Hyggen, Chief Executive Officer of Kitsaki Management LP, partnership is key.
Walking Alongside Kidney Health Patients: Kitsaki Management LP
For Ron Hyggen, Chief Executive Officer of Kitsaki Management LP, partnership is key.
St. Paul's Hospital Executive Director Appointed to Canada's Senate
(Saskatoon – August 19, 2024) Emmanuel Health, St. Paul’s Hospital Local Council, and St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation are pleased to congratulate St. Paul’s Hospital’s Executive Director Tracy Muggli, who was appointed to the Senate of Canada on August 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Hospice at Glengarda
The Hospice at Glengarda provides patient-centered, responsive end-of-life care and support, offering each patient and their loved ones the opportunity to live life fully throughout the time that they are with us.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Mental Health and Addiction Services
Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) provides a range of services for clients of all ages who face moderate to severe issues involving mental health and addictions.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Laboratory Medicine
St. Paul’s Hospital Laboratory provides services in the departments of Anatomical Pathology, Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Immunodiagnostics, and Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: End-of-Life Care
St. Paul’s Hospital has been leading end-of-life care in Saskatoon since the opening of the city’s first Palliative Care Unit at the Hospital in 1990.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine plays an integral role both in diagnosing and in treating the spread of disease.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Kidney Health Services
Kidney Health programs at St. Paul’s Hospital serve the residents of Saskatoon, as well as those living in other communities across the province. St. Paul’s Kidney Health Programs, Chronic Kidney Disease Clinics and Community Outreach Programs advance the early identification of kidney disease, and are committed to proactive, compassionate and accessible care that improves health outcomes for our patients.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: A Year in Review
67,430 dialysis treatments delivered by SPH Kidney Health and satellite units.
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation Highlights 2023-24
In 2023, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation celebrated the 34th year of our signature event, the Mistletoe Charity Ball and Baskets.
Message from Hospital and Foundation Leadership
When we hear the word “innovation” in the 21st century, we most often think of the many ways that technology has changed the world; smartphones that offer a portal to endless information, surgical robots that dramatically improve patient experiences, and ultrasounds that lend themselves to remarkably precise diagnoses.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Mission Office & Ethics
The Mission Office oversees and supports the programming for Spiritual Care, Spiritual Care Education and the Healing Arts, as well as chairing the work of the Schwartz Rounds and St. Paul’s Hospital Truth and Reconciliation Committee.
Hospital Highlights 2023-24: Emergency Services
St. Paul’s Hospital is home to the second-largest Emergency Department in Saskatoon.
Message from Emmanuel Health Leadership
As I reflect on the past year at Emmanuel Health and conclude my first year as CEO, my heart swells with gratitude for the unwavering commitment demonstrated by our remarkable team of staff, physicians, and community partners.
Community events support St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation
We are very grateful for the groups who host events in support of our Hospital! In the past year, we were touched to receive support from many community events.
Celebrating generosity: Daphne Arnason and Leo Bourassa support X-ray & ultrasound technology
St. Paul’s Hospital holds a special place in the hearts of Daphne Arnason and Leo Bourassa, and this deep connection is why the couple was inspired to give back.
Cross-country connection: Danny and Marc Minogue bring teamwork and philanthropy from Montreal to Saskatoon
Danny Minogue first found his passion for philanthropy through his involvement in the ski racer community — he’s a past chairman of Alpine Ski Canada and a former ski racer, on the national team in the ’70s.
From patient to philanthropist: Ruby Dyck wants her story to inspire others to give
Ruby Dyck’s journey in philanthropy began with personal connections to St. Paul’s Hospital.
Steadfast support for Saskatchewan: Kinsmen Foundation invests in new health care equipment for the province
Through its iconic TeleMiracle Fundraising Telethon and generous support of the residents of our province, the Kinsmen Foundation is known by nearly everyone across Saskatchewan.
Changing the face of health care: Charity begins at home for Leslie and Irene Dubé
Leslie and Irene Dubé have been instrumental in transforming health care in Saskatchewan, and their generosity stems from a place of love.
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation Highlights
Thanks to the remarkable generosity of our community, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation raised $1.5 million in just four short months to support the purchase of our province’s very first surgical robot.
Hospital Highlights: End-of-Life Care – A Comprehensive Approach
St. Paul’s Hospital has been leading end-of-life care in Saskatoon for more than a quarter of a century since the opening of the first Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1990 and the construction of Saskatchewan’s first free-standing residential hospice, the Hospice at Glengarda, in 2021.
Hospital Highlights: Kidney Health and Provincial Transplant Services and Primary Health and Chronic Disease Management
Kidney Health Programs at St. Paul’s Hospital serve the residents of Saskatoon and also of Central and Northern Saskatchewan. Primary Health and Chronic Disease Management provides education and support to those living with chronic disease.
Hospital Highlights: Mental Health and Addiction Services
Updates about Mental Health and Addictions Services from the 2022-23 St. Paul's Hospital and SPH Foundation Annual Review.
Hospital Highlights: Laboratory Medicine
The Laboratory has benefited greatly this year from community support through St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.
Hospital Highlights: Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
With funding made possible by generous donations, the Department is excited to pursue state-of-the-art upgrades to our MRI Scanner.
Hospital Highlights: Mission Office & Ethics
Updates about the Mission Office and Ethics Services from the 2022-23 St. Paul's Hospital and SPH Foundation Annual Review.
Hospital Highlights: Emergency Services
Highlights about Emergency Services from the 2022-23 St. Paul's Hospital & SPH Foundation Annual Review.
Message from Hospital and Foundation Leadership
St. Paul’s Hospital and its Foundation aim to strategize and innovate together with our dedicated front-line healthcare teams and visionary donors, whose commitments inspire us to dream with confidence, courage and compassion.
Message from Emmanuel Health Leadership
For more than a century, Catholic Health Ministry providers have been caring for generations of Saskatchewan families. Today, as part of Emmanuel Health, we continue this longstanding commitment to serving all those within our community.
Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Community Support
This past year marked the 40th Anniversary of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. For 40 years, “we have had the privilege of providing philanthropic leadership in support of St. Paul’s Hospital, holding the Grey Nuns’ legacy close to our hearts and striving to lead with the same sense of compassion and courage” explains SPH Foundation CEO Lecina Hicke. The Foundation has allocated more than $86 million to the Hospital since its formation in 1982, and supports our healthcare teams in providing the best possible care to those that we serve.
Creative Care through the Arts: St. Paul’s Hospital Healing Arts Program
Volunteering in the field of arts in healthcare is a tremendously rewarding experience. The Healing Arts Program at St. Paul’s Hospital was initiated in 2005 under the Mission Office in collaboration with the Volunteer Workforce. Marlessa Wesolowski, the Artist in Residence at St. Paul's Hospital, knows firsthand; she was a volunteer who helped form the Healing Arts Program.
Our friends in Infection Prevention and Control
IPC sees their role very simply as providing staff with the tools they need to prevent patients from getting infections while in hospital through education and policies.
Nurse recruitment in the Philippines
Phoebe Chometa, Manager of 5A Surgery and Ostomy and Wound Care, was a part of the 2022 trip to the Philippines to recruit nurses, and she has been asked to return for the March 2023 follow-up trip.
The Culture of St. Paul’s Hospital, AKA “The Culture Club”
Every week—every week—someone tells me why they love working here. For some, it is the work. For many, it is the patients and their colleagues that make coming to work not feel so much like work.
Remembering Tom Bird
As my friend, teacher, and mentor, Tom will forever live in my heart and mind. He was an inspiration to me and many others he touched.
Health Bus Awareness
Most of us will have seen by now the SHA Health Bus is parked out front of St. Paul’s on a regular basis.
W. F. Mitchell Bioethics Seminar: Dr. Cory Neudorf
The W.F. Mitchell Bioethics Seminar returned to Pylypchuk Hall as Dr. Cory Neudorf presented, “Health Inequities in Saskatoon: An Update on Reports & Actions.” The event was also available via Webex, with over 75 participants both online and in person.
Tracy Muggli Fund For Reconciliation
Many of you may know that our very own, Tracy Muggli, Executive Director of St. Paul’s Hospital, served as a dedicated board member of the Saskatoon Community Foundation from 2011 to 2019.
Christmas wishes from the Emmanuel Health CEO & SPH President and CEO, and SPH Executive Director
St. Paul’s Hospital CEO & Emmanuel Health CEO Jean Morrison shares her Christmas wishes in the latest issue of the SPH newsletter, the Lifeline.
Mistletoe Ball and Baskets Raised $215,600 for MRI Scanner
On Saturday, November 19th, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation hosted their 33rd Annual Mistletoe Ball, presented by Nutrien.
Hosting bingo at the St. Paul’s Hospital and community dialysis units
At the end of September, the St. Paul’s Hospital and community dialysis units filled with music as patients played Truth and Reconciliation Bingo in honour of National Truth & Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30. Read more about this fun event hosted by Music Therapist Tinaya Entz in the latest issue of the SPH staff newsletter, the Lifeline.
Holiday Smile Cookies - Dec 5 -11
From December 5 - 11, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners in Saskatoon will be supporting St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation with Holiday Smile Cookies.
Entertaining Angels: The Ethics of Hospitality
Dr. Mary Heilman presented at the SHA's November 16 Ethics Exchange
2022 W.F. Mitchell Seminar educates on health inequities
Dr. Cory Neudorf presents on "Health Inequities in Saskatoon"
Weekly Reflection- For Remembrance Day
Lest we forget.
Professional Development Awards
The deadline for the SPH Foundation Professional Development Awards is Sept 9, 2022.
PaRx presentation- prescribing nature
Join us for a presentation on the health benefits of spending time in nature and greenspaces.
Donor Generosity Advances Innovation
Saskatoon (June 6, 2022) St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (SPH) wishes to extend our profound gratitude to our remarkably compassionate donors who have once again allowed us to provide critical support in crucial times.
Mistletoe Baskets raises $173,412 for SPH
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Mistletoe Baskets are SOLD OUT!
Mistletoe Baskets are now Sold Out!
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St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation AGM Acknowledges Significant Fundraising Accomplishments in 2020
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation held its Annual General Meeting today, acknowledging our community for giving so generously of time and resources to ensure the health and well-being of patients and their families.
First Free-Standing Hospice in Saskatchewan Opens, Marking a New Era in Hospice Care
The Hospice at Glengarda, Saskatchewan’s first free-standing residential Hospice located in Saskatoon on Treaty Six territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis, will accept its first admission this week thanks to tremendous support from the community.
“Mistletoe 2020” Raises $162,575 For St. Paul’s Hospital Laboratory
On Saturday November 21, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation celebrated a reimagined version of its 31st Annual Mistletoe Ball, presented by Nutrien. Instead of gathering at the Sheraton in ball gowns and tuxedos, the community was instead invited to purchase Mistletoe-themed baskets that were delivered to the safety and comfort of their home...
Mistletoe Basket Sales Have Now Closed
Thank you for your support...
2020 Professional Development Award Recipients
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Professional Development Awards...
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation Appoints Larry Long and Leah Schatz to Board of Directors
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors...
Tim Hortons® raises record amount through Smile Cookie Fundraising Campaign
Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Canadians across the country combined broke a new Smile Cookie record this year...
Samaritan Place is Hiring for Hospice at Glengarda
The Hospice at Glengarda is opening in late 2020. Please visit the following link for exciting employment opportunities
2020 SPH Professional Awards Application Now Available
Application deadline: September 11, 2020.
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation 2020 Draws Winners
The 2020 SPH Foundation Draws winners have been announced!
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation 2019 Audited Financial Statements
The following audited Financial Statements were presented at the SPHF June 11, 2020 Annual General Meeting.
FOUNDATION REPORTS SIGNIFICANT REVENUE THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE
The St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation Annual General Meeting was held today in an online event hosted by Volunteer Board Chair Neil Weber.
Revenues of an astounding $16.67 M were reported by the Foundation in 2019, due in large part to community support for the Close to Home Campaign for Hospice and End-of-Life Care.
SPHF AGM Zoom Meeting Link
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation’s Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday June 11, 2020 at noon. To get a password to the meeting, please contact Jennifer Bow at 306-655-5821, or email her at Jennifer.Bow@sphfoundation.org.
To attend the AGM, enter meeting ID 892 7629 7506 in the Zoom app, or click on the title of this article to open up the full version of this post.
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation AGM June 11, 2020
You are invited to the 2020 SPHF Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12 noon via Zoom. The Meeting ID is: 892 7629 7506. Please email Jennifer.Bow@sphfoundation.org or call 306-655-5821 to receive a password for this event.
$20M Close to Home Campaign For Hospice Concludes With $1M Capstone Gift
Today St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation received a $1 million gift from Jim and Lisa Yuel and their daughters Neli and Taya. “We are thrilled to announce that with this remarkable gift, we are now able to effectively mark the completion of the Close to Home Campaign for Hospice and End-of-life Care,” said Foundation CEO Lecina Hicke.
Close To Home Major Announcement
You are invited to attend a virtual Close to Home Major Announcement on Tuesday May 12 at 10:00 am. Watch online at www.closetohome.fund or on Zoom Webinar (prior registration and application download required).
Apply Now for the 2020 Foundation Draws
The Foundation Draws Application Forms are now available. Application deadline is May 15, 2020. Items will be drawn on Tuesday June 23rd at noon in the cafeteria. More information and a downloadable application can be found at: https://www.stpaulshospital.org/foundation/about/programs/draws.php
COVID-19 Hospital Fund Media Release
Today St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, Royal University Hospital Foundation, Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation, and the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation announced a joint fundraising initiative called the COVID-19 Hospital Fund. Details below and at https://covid-19hospitalfund.ca/.
SHA asks people to pause donations of supplies
Notice from SHA regarding donations of supplies ...
SPH Foundation Update - March 16, 2020
For the health and safety of our community, effective March 16, 2020 St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation has temporarily closed the Gift Shop and our Foundation office and will support our Hospital and your philanthropic goals through remote methods...
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation Announces Sandhya Padmanabh as Director of Philanthropy
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandhya Padmanabh as Director of Philanthropy effective January 1, 2020.