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Lifeline is produced twice a year for supporters of St. Paul's
Hospital Foundation. If you would like to receive a print copy,
please contact the Foundation by sending an e-mail to sphfoundation@providencehealth.bc.ca
or calling 604-682-8206.
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| Groundbreaking research
is a breath of fresh air |
| The
devastating effects of respiratory disease hit close to home for
Alison Wallace. more...
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| Your support is enhancing
patient care |
| The Enhanced Patient Care Committee at St. Paul’s improves
patient care and patients’ overall experience at the hospital
by improving access to items like specialized stretchers, patient
lifts and televisions. more...
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| Sound financial decisions
endure |
| A
Special Report on Wills by Donald Hickling, the Director of Planned
Giving at St. Paul's Hospital Foundation. more...
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| Frequently asked questions
about wills and estates |
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What happens if I die without a will? How do I prepare a will?
How would I change my will after it has been signed? more...
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| Death and taxes |
| “In
this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin. While Mr. Franklin was correct about the certainty
of death, he may not have been aware of the generous tax benefits
that can be derived from making a charitable donation through your
will or estate plan. more...
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| Minimally invasive procedure
lends a hand to wrist injuries |
| After
a traumatic mountain bike accident Penny Cooper's pain was so intense
that day-to-day activities like writing or drinking tea were out
of the question and she feared her days of rock climbing and mountain
biking were long gone. But they weren’t. more...
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| Top ten tips for managing
your asthma |
| Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can develop at any age.
Each year, about 500 adults and 20 children die of asthma in Canada,
yet most deaths are preventable with appropriate and timely treatment.
more...
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