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Information and updates for medical staff
Aug 2026

Featured in the Daily Scan News: Embedding research where recovery happens: the new Rehab Research and Innovation Lab

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Patients use the rehab gym at Holy Family Hospital to rebuild strength and movement. Providence Health Care (PHC) is bringing research into daily patient care at Holy Family Hospital (HFH) Read More »

Aug 2026

Featured in the Daily Scan News: Cracking the Code of COPD: How AI Could Improve Treatment for Patients

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Dr. Don Sin studies how AI can help researchers better understand COPD and improve treatment for patients. At Providence Health Care, researchers and clinicians are helping change how we understand Read More »

Aug 2026

Featured in the Daily Scan News: St. Paul’s Hospital performs Western Canada’s first new endoscopic treatment for a low-grade stomach tumour

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Close teamwork helped St. Paul’s Hospital introduce a new endoscopic treatment option for patients with low-grade stomach tumours. Dianne Reyes had a lot on her mind before doctors found a Read More »

Jun 2026

Featured in the Vancouver Sun – “Opinion: Canada has the knowledge to prevent kidney disease — now we need to put it into action”

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By Dr. Adeera Levin: Our health system has historically focused on managing end-stage disease rather than preventing it Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Canadians, yet it rarely commands the Read More »

Jun 2026

UBC AI and Health Network Co-Lead Dr. Anita Palepu Nominated for a 2026 YWCA BC Women of Distinction Award

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Congratulations to the UBC AI and Health Network’s Dr. Anita Palepu and colleagues across the UBC Faculty of Medicine who have been nominated for 2026 YWCA BC Women of Distinction Read More »