Legacy of Service
Since 1907, St. Paul’s has been a cornerstone of ethical, values-based care in Saskatchewan. Our foundation in Catholic health care continues to guide us today through our relationship with Emmanuel Health.
Our Mission in Action
Stewardship & Integrity
At. St. Paul’s Hospital and Foundation, stewardship and integrity are more than guiding principles – they’re the foundation of how we serve our community. Every decision, investment and interaction is shaped by our responsibility to use resources wisely, act with transparency and uphold the trust placed in us by our patients, families, donors and community partners.
Rooted in our Catholic heritage and governed in partnership with Emmanuel Health, we honour a legacy of accountability that stretches back more than a century. From the way we care for patients to how we manage donor gifts and steward technology, we are committed to serving with purpose, integrity, and deep respect for the people and communities we serve.
Stewardship & Integrity at St. Paul’s Hospital and Foundation looks like:
- Using donor gifts responsibly to fund programs that improve lives and advance care
- Acting transparently and ethically through every level of leadership and care
- Partnering with Emmanuel Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority to align values with action
- Providing oversight through our Local Council and Foundation Board to ensure fiscal and moral accountability
- Investing in technologies and infrastructure that make care safer, more efficient and more equitable
- Honouring the legacy of the Grey Nuns through continued commitment to ethical services and social justice
Your Questions about Stewardship & Integrity Answered
Stewardship means we take our responsibility to our community seriously. Whether we’re investing donor gifts, managing health care resources or making decisions that affect patient care, every action we take is grounded in integrity, accountability and a mission to serve others with compassion.
St. Paul’s Hospital is part of Emmanuel Health, a Catholic healthcare organization that governs 13 facilities across Saskatchewan. This partnership ensures our care, policies and practices reflect shared values rooted in Catholic social teaching, including justice, respect and responsible service.
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation works closely with hospital leadership and program staff to identify priority needs and ensure gifts are directed to initiatives that align with our mission. St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors provides important oversight over the foundation’s financial stewardship, governance and strategic direction. Donors receive transparent reporting on how their generosity is making an impact.
Recent donor-supported projects include:
- The introduction of the Provincial Surgical Robotics Program to enhance precision and patient outcomes
- Pyxis MedStations to improve safe medication delivery
- The creation of an Indigenous Healing Centre as a part of our Hospital’s front entry re-design
- Renovations to improve patient and family comfort in on our Palliative Care Unit
- The construction of the Hospice at Glengarda
- Ongoing support for Healing Arts, Spiritual Care and Holistic Care programming at the Hospital and Hospice
Each investment is chosen with care to improve quality, safety, and accessibility.
Integrity shows up in how we listen, communicate, and act. It means treating every patient with dignity, being honest about risks and options, protecting confidentiality and always striving to do what’s right – even when it’s challenging. Our ethics-informed Mission Office supports this commitment across all programs.
The St. Paul’s Hospital Local Council is a dedicated group of leaders and community members appointed under Emmanuel Health. They provide guidance and oversight, ensuring that all decisions align with our mission, values and the needs of those we serve.
Donor Trust in Action
In 2024, over $6 million was invested in programs and equipment thanks to generous community support, supporting projects like a new lithotripsy machine, a state-of-the-art MRI retrofit and a pilot Patient Porter Program for kidney health patients.
Ethics in Practice
From bedside decisions to organizational strategy, ethics inform how we serve. Our Mission Office supports compassionate, transparent care rooted in dignity and truth.
Foundation Accountability
The St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation is guided by a volunteer board and a commitment to financial oversight, transparency, and mission-aligned fundraising.