Category: Spotlight

Feb 2024

PHC’s Department of Medicine Innovation Platform aims to improve diagnostics for colorectal cancer, rare diseases, and more

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PHC COMMUNICATIONS February 6, 2024 ​The Department of Medicine (DOM) is supporting four new projects as part of its Innovation Platform. Each project proposes new services or processes that will transform Read More »

Oct 2021

Featured from The Daily Scan: “ENDOSCOPIC EXPERTISE HELPS ST. PAUL’S GI PATIENTS AVOID SURGERY”

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Roland Haynes is no stranger to the threat of colorectal cancer. So when a large growth, known as a polyp, was discovered in his gastrointestinal tract, the 79-year-old wasn’t surprised. “My Read More »

Dermatology Centre
Sep 2021

Dermatology Centre

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People living with serious skin conditions now have a new centre at 1033 Davie Street, Vancouver where they can access all the specialists they need under one roof. The Dermatology Read More »

Opioid Stewardship Program
Sep 2021

Opioid Stewardship Program

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Prescription opioid misuse and dependence has become an increasing problem and is linked to an array of negative consequences including addiction, overdose, and mortality. Although most chronic opioids are prescribed Read More »

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic
Sep 2021

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic

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This project involves the creation of a rapid assessment clinical pathway for patients with concerning lung nodules or radiologic signs of thoracic malignancy. In partnership with the Department of Radiology, Read More »