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End-of-Life Conversations Guide offers support
Emmanuel Health has released a new resource for reflection
Balancing Duties and Rights
The full recording of the February 2025 Ethics Exchange is available.
Advocating for Palliative Care
February 2024 Ethics Exchange full video now online.
Relationship Centered Care Highlighted
The Ethics Exchange for May 17, 2023 is now online.
Our Commitment to Each Other
The May 15, 2024 Ethics Exchange is now online.
Bioethics seminar explores complex discharges
St. Paul's Hospital welcomed Katarina Lee-Ameduri to explore our ethical decision-making in which every solution feels problematic.
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.
Bioethics seminar shares the value of stories
Paul Costello joined SPH staff to explore the ethics of stories
Weekly Reflection April 18 2024
Find the humour in the every day life.
Weekly Reflection March 11, 2024
Weekly Reflection February 29, 2024
Project Christmas Angel is Back
St. Paul's is excited to support our Pleasant Hill community by leading Project Christmas Angel again!
In this special annual tradition, local students fill out a paper angel with their Christmas wish list. The angels are then displayed on a wreath in our cafeteria. Staff and volunteers are then welcome to take an angel (or 2!) and buy the gift. Please ensure you wrap your gift and then secure the angel to it when you return the gift.
Come grab an angel and support our deserving Pleasant Hill kids!
Weekly Reflection- For Remembrance Day
Bioethics seminar addresses unconscious bias
Videos posted of this year's W.F. Mitchell Seminar
Make it Bloom through Story Art
Arts and Health Month at St. Paul's
Reflection for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Weekly Reflection September 25
Weekly Reflection- September 11
Seed + Plant Swap- patients, visitors, staff, volunteers welcome!
All are welcome to attend and participate.
Holiday Craft Sale
This is a call for SPH staff, volunteers, retirees and students who want to sell their creations at our annual Craft Sale.
Make it Bloom through Story Art
July 6 and 7 Healing Arts Event- Vinok (Head Wreath) Making
Weekly Reflection- Easter and Spring
Weekly Reflection for Holy Week
Reflection for World Day of the Sick
Weekly Reflection February 6, 2023
Art of Psyanky- Patient and Family Workshop
Art of Pysanky- Staff Workshop
Weekly Reflection for January 23, 2023
Weekly Reflection January 16 2023
Weekly Reflection January 9 2023
Weekly Reflection Jan7
Merry Christmas to our Ukrainian family.
Weekly Reflection January 2, 2023
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.
Weekly Reflection December 5th
Advent
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.
Weekly Reflection Thanksgiving 2022
Wishing you all a great Thanksgiving.
Upcoming W.F. Mitchell Seminar to inform on health inequities
2022 seminar a chance to learn about health inequalities in Saskatchewan.
Weekly Reflection September 26
Weekly Reflection September 19
Fall Garden Party
Join us for a garden planting party!
Weekly Reflection September 12
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.
Introducing a Walking Meditation
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.
Weekly Reflection - June 20 2022
Weekly Reflection - April 11 2022
February Ethics Exchange
Dr. Mary Heilman led the February Ethics Exchange on Principles and Values: Two Sides of the Same Coin.
Weekly Reflection - February 28, 2022
Weekly Reflection -February 22, 2022
Weekly Reflection - Jan 24 2022
Weekly Reflection - January 17, 2022
Weekly Reflection for Jan 10, 2022
Let's be purposeful with our habits!
Weekly Reflection - January 3, 2022
Wishing us all a blessed 2022.
Mistletoe Baskets raises $173,412 for SPH
Learn more...
Weekly Reflection - December 20
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year.
Weekly Reflection -December 13, 2021
Weekly Reflection - December 6
Join us as we celebrate this second week of Advent.
Weekly Reflection - November 29
This week, we welcome Advent.
Join us in the unveiling of SPH ER Rainbow Medical Plastic Art
Join us in the unveiling of SPH ER Rainbow Medical Plastic Art
Weekly Reflection - November 22
SPH Team members lead November Ethics Exchange
SPH physiotherapist Bronwyn Lasair and ethicist Dr. Mary Heilman lead session on "Ongoing Consent: The Art of Collaboration."
Weekly Reflection - November 15
Weekly Reflection - November 8
Lest we forget.
"Beyond Burnt Out" W.F. Mitchell Bioethics Seminar offers opportunity for healing
Annual seminar provides insight into trauma faced by staff
Weekly Reflection - November 1
Virtual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale
Weekly Reflection - October 25
Mistletoe Baskets are SOLD OUT!
Mistletoe Baskets are now Sold Out!
Thank you so much for your support.
Call 306 655 5821
read more....
SPH Virtual Arts and Crafts Sale- Information
If you would like to participate in this year's Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale...
Weekly Reflection - September 27
Weekly Reflection for September 20
Weekly Reflection for September 13
Weekly Reflection for September 7
Weekly Reflection- August 30, 2021
Weekly Reflection for June 22
In honour of Father's Day, we pay tribute to true strength in all forms of parenting.
May 2021 Ethics Rounds
Watch Dr. Mary Heilman present on the topic Vaccination Cooperation.
Weekly Reflection- May 17
When it comes to how we handle life experiences, mindset is key.
Weekly Reflection- May 3
Thoughts for May.
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.
Weekly Reflections for April 19
A reminder this week to reflect on the "little moments" that point us to the beauty of life; and a special thank you in recognition of National Volunteer Week.
Weekly Reflection for April 6
Reflections as we celebrate Easter.
Weekly Reflection- March 15, 2021
Weekly Reflection for March 1
The beginning of a new week means new reflections. Here are this week's additions for us to ponder on.
Weekly Reflection for February 22
Weekly Reflection For February 1
This week, we examine the importance of being sincere about our limitations, and consider the significance of being light-hearted.
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.
Weekly Reflection for Jan 25, 2021
Weekly Reflection for January 18
Weekly Reflection for January 11
Happy New Year, and welcome back the weekly reflections.This week, we focus on self-growth and letting go of old patterns that no longer serve us, and accepting the humanity in ourselves and others.
Hope for the Holidays at SPH
The Healing Arts Team at St. Paul's Hospital is proud to partner with artists from our community to bring Hope for the Holidays!
Weekly Reflection for December 14
This week, we remember the second week of advent, and reflect on the teachings of Hanukkah.
Final Lifeline of 2020 is here!
The December 2020 edition of the Lifeline is ready!
Weekly Reflection for November 30th
As we welcome the first week of Advent, we explore the hope that comes with it.
Weekly Reflection for November 23rd
This week, we explore the meaning of faith.
“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...
Weekly Reflection November 10th
Weekly Reflections- October 19, 2020
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...
Weekly Reflection
This week, we explore the power of our words.
The Fall Lifeline is here!
The September 2020 Lifeline is fresh of the press.
Weekly Reflections for August 31
Weekly reflection for August 24, 2020
Weekly Reflection- August 17, 2020
Weekly Reflection for August 10, 2020
Today, we honour International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, and reflect on the importance of making time to create peace, even in chaos.
Weekly Reflection for August 4, 2020
Weekly Reflections for July 27
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
Weekly Reflections for July 20, 2020
This week, we explore the power of a genuine smile, and the importance of practicing compassion to ourselves.
2020 SPH Professional Awards Application Now Available
Application deadline: September 11, 2020.
Weekly Reflection for July 13
This week, we explore the mysteries of joy.
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation 2020 Draws Winners
The 2020 SPH Foundation Draws winners have been announced!
Weekly Reflection for the week of June 29, 2020
A reminder to bring a hint of your own personal flavor, wherever you go.
Weekly Reflection for June 22
This weekend, we celebrated Father's Day, in all of it's shapes and forms. Happy Father's Day to all of the father's, and those who serve in the role of a father.
June 2020 Lifeline is here!
The summer edition of the Lifeline is out!
Weekly Reflections for the week of June 15, 2020
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.
Weekly Reflections for the week of May 8
This week, we look at the effects of injustice, and receive encouragement to serve with our own best talents and passions.
Weekly Reflections for May 1, 2020
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.
Weekly Reflection for the week of May 25, 2020
Weekly Reflection for May 17, 2020
It Takes a Team: St. Paul’s Hospital Gratitude Campaign
It Takes a Team to keep our community healthy, so while you’re doing your part by staying home, join in the fun by sending a creative thank you to a team at St. Paul's Hospital.
$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.
Weekly Reflection for May 10, 2020
This week, we celebrate Motherhood in all it's forms.
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).
Weekly Reflections for May 4th, 2020
This week, we look at the interconnectedness of the the world.