Dr. Ruzica Jokic says everyday it’s her mission to step outside the box when providing mental health care for her patients. She is a psychiatrist, researcher and the Clinical Director of the Mood Disorders, Research and Treatment Service at Providence Care. She’s one part of a...

On Tuesday afternoons in the Art Hive at Providence Care Hospital, seven-year old Goldendoodle Lucy greets each person who enters with a wagging tail and enthusiastic demeanor. Sporting a red bandana with her own name tag, her excitement is obvious. Those in the room are equally excited...

Perry Drobot says he’s on the other side of what was a long, tiresome and dark period of his life. He tells his story nervously but proudly, having a new understanding of his childhood trauma and the coping mechanisms he turned to. “I’m starting to become a better person...

Program co-creator and Developmental Services Worker Susan Boudreau, poses with Developmental Service Worker, Madelaine Millard alongside clients of the focus program in action. Reintroducing clients to their interests, hobbies and passions beyond the hospital walls, is just one...

Mandi Lefevbre celebrates her discharge from PCH walking off the unit in the perfect party dress Every memorable celebration starts with a festive party dress. At least that’s the sentiment of 36-year-old Mandi Lefebvre who celebrated her discharge from Providence Care Hospital...

It’s been two long years since students known as Red Shirts walked the halls of Providence Care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Known for their helpful nature, the students’ absence had been felt among patients, clients, residents and staff who were delighted to welcome them back...

News Release Date: July 26, 2022 –––––––––––––––––––––––– Providence Care Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak on Parkside 2 Pods A, B & C Declared Over A COVID-19 outbreak declared on Parkside 2 Pods A, B & C at Providence Care...

News Release Date: July 18, 2022 –––––––––––––––––––––––– COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on Sydenham 3 at Providence Manor Providence Care has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Sydenham 3, a resident home area at Providence Manor,...

News Release Date: July 13, 2022 –––––––––––––––––––––––– COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on Parkside 2 Pods A and B at Providence Care Hospital Providence Care declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Parkside 2 Pods A and B, two 10-bed sections...

A COVID-19 outbreak declared on Lakeview 2 Pod A, a 10-bed section of a 30-bed inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, is now over. The outbreak was originally declared on June 30, after four patients tested positive for the virus. All Lakeview 2 Pod A patients were placed on...

Date: March 27, 2022 COVID-19 Outbreak on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital Declared Over A COVID-19 outbreak declared on Parkside 2, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, is now over. The outbreak was initially declared on Mar. 8, after four patients tested positive for...

With the provincial government planning to end all pandemic requirements in public settings by the end of April, COVID-19 protective measures will remain in place at all Providence Care sites until further notice. While keeping our current safety measures in place is largely consistent...

Date: March 8, 2022 COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on Parkside 2 at Providence Care Hospital   Providence Care has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Parkside 2, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, after four patients tested positive for the virus. The unit is under...

Date: December 14, 2021 Parkside 0 COVID-19 Watch at Providence Care Hospital Declared Over A COVID-19 watch declared on Parkside 0, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, is now over. The watch was declared on Dec. 4, after a staff member tested positive for...

Date: December 11, 2021 Heritage 1 COVID-19 Watch at Providence Care Hospital Declared Over A COVID-19 watch declared on Heritage 1, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, is now over. The watch was declared on Dec. 2, after a staff member tested positive for...

Date: December 4, 2021 Second COVID-19 Watch Declared at Providence Care Hospital   A COVID-19 watch has been declared on Parkside 0, an inpatient unit at Providence Care Hospital, after a staff member tested positive. Providence Care has notified KFL&A Public Health about...

Date: December 2, 2021 COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Transitional Care Centre; Watch Issued at Hospital   Providence Care has upgraded the COVID-19 watch declared at its transitional care centre, at 340 Union St., to an outbreak. Currently, five patients and one staff member at...

In a continued effort to protect the people we serve and our staff, Providence Care is enacting a mandatory visitor vaccination policy for its hospital and transitional care sites. Effective Oct. 27, anyone visiting a patient at Providence Care Hospital and/or Providence Transitional...

The first time Raj Panchal went to the hospital in more than 60 years, he was being treated for COVID-19. What began as a mild fever quickly escalated to extreme fatigue, loss of appetite and low blood oxygen levels. When his symptoms worsened it became clear he needed urgent care,...

  Providence Care Hospital has activated a 23-bed outpatient clinic space to admit additional patients from acute care facilities, to help relieve pandemic-related pressures. With COVID-19 cases rising at an alarming rate across the province, Providence Care is admitting...