A COVID-19 quarantine alert declared on one of the units at Providence Care Hospital on Dec. 17, 2020, is now over. The quarantine was issued after a newly-admitted patient tested positive for the virus. During the 14-day quarantine, all patients on the impacted unit were...

On December 17, 2020, Providence Care received confirmation a newly admitted patient at our hospital site tested positive for COVID-19. The patient was admitted to Providence Care Hospital on December 10, and was immediately placed on quarantine, as per our COVID-19 admissions...

As 2020 comes to an end, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Providence Care community. This year has brought its share of challenges but you have stood with us every step of the way. I am overwhelmed by the messages of support and donations we continue to receive;...

Date: April 23, 2020 Providence Care Hospital helps combat COVID-19 Across the region, healthcare facilities are responding to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. But we know we can’t fight this virus alone. Providence Care is stepping up to help its partners across the...

When Providence Care set out to build its new hospital along the shores of Lake Ontario, incorporating environmentally friendly features to reduce its impact on the planet was top of mind. The state-of-the-art hospital was recently awarded LEED® Silver certification. The LEED®...

The University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) announces BMO Financial Group’s pledge of $1 million, over ten years, which will support redevelopment projects at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site and Providence Care’s...

  Donors have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour at Providence Care and KHSC. In partnership with staff across Providence Care and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) runs a popular series of...

The Therapy Pool at Providence Care Hospital will be closed during Community Pay Pool times on Thursday, May 23. We apologize for any...

To accommodate floor refinishing, the public hallway between Lakeview 1 and Heritage 1 will be closed Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Signage will be in place to direct patients and visitors coming and going from Heritage 1 to use the...

On Jan. 15, 2018, the Knights of Columbus presented $50,000 to support the future worship space at the new Providence Care long-term care home. This new donation brings the Knights of Columbus’ total commitment to the project is $100,000. The Knights of Columbus also announced...

Providence Care is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, the highest level of performance awarded by Accreditation Canada. “This award is a testament to our commitment to deliver high quality, safe, compassionate care to the people we...

2018 holiday closures for Providence Care – Providence Care Hospital, Providence Manor and Community Programs Please take note of our holiday schedule and have a safe and happy holiday! Providence Care Hospital Seniors’ Day Rehabilitation: Closed from December 24 to January...

Patti Harvey and Kathy Colwell are Program Managers in Rehabilitation at Providence Care Hospital who have shared their stories this year with donors across the region through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) holiday campaign: Hope for the Hurting. Patients can be in...

Mike Laughlin is a grateful Providence Care patient who is sharing his story this year across the region through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) holiday campaign: Hope for the Hurting.  Mike Laughlin After a snowmobile accident in 2007—one that left me with...

Helen Heyd is the wife of a Providence Manor resident who is sharing her story this year through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) holiday campaign: Hope for the Hurting. The holiday campaign runs from November to December and will raise funds for key redevelopment...

Now in its fifth year, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Awards for Excellence in Health Care has reached an important milestone. On October 19, all six recipients of the 2018 awards, plus two from 2017, shared highlights of the impact of their education grants with local BMO representatives,...

Earlier this year Providence Care celebrated Mental Health Week by focusing on wellness: how mental health is one component of overall health and well-being and how individuals can utilize peer support to help them on their journey to wellness. Many of us are familiar with the...

In this photo (L-R): Jim Stinson, Nimi Bowman, Cheryl Doornekamp, Kyle Cotton, John Leverette, Gerry Tepper, Michael Robinson, Brian Devlin, Cathy Szabo, Karin Carmichael, Kevan Yuck and Susan Creasy. Today’s announcement of an extraordinary gift is another step toward building...

In recognition of Canadian Malnutrition Week, we are taking a look at what Providence Care Hospital has done to resolve issues that often stop patients from eating well in hospitals.  It’s not always the menu, often it’s a multifaceted problem that includes interruptions during meal...