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Providence Health Care
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Description
Mission
Providence Health Care is a Catholic health care community that respects the sacredness of all aspects of life
Inspired by the healing ministry of Jesus Christ our staff physicians and volunteers are dedicated to service and to the support of one another
In this environment of service support and respect we meet the physical emotional social and spiritual needs of those served through compassionate care teaching and research
Vision
We will continue to grow as a community regional and academic health science enterprise that is a recognized leader and major player in the provision of health care within British Columbia We will be respected for our care and services known for our Mission and Values acknowledged for the contributions of our teachers and researchers We will actualize our Vision by being an organization of caring hearts creative souls and resourceful actions
Values
Spirituality
We nurture the Godgiven creativity love and compassion that dwells within us
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Integrity
We build our relationships on honesty justice and fairness
Stewardship
We share accountability for the wellbeing of our community
Trust
We behave in ways that generate trust and build confidence
Excellence
We achieve excellence through learning and continuous improvement
Respect
We respect the diversity dignity amp interdependence of all persons
History
Providence Health Care was formed through the consolidation of CHARA Health Care Society Holy Family Hospital and St Pauls 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 Gods 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
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