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A major project at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital is ready to open to the public.
The grand reopening of the renovated and expanded front entrance at the hospital, along with the Kikâwînaw wîki Healing Centre, is set for Thursday.
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According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the healing centre “honours holistic wellness and offers a quiet place for reflection, traditional healing practices and cultural ceremonies.” The centre’s Plains Cree name translates as “Our Mother’s Home.”
Meanwhile, the ministry said the fully accessible entrance features a covered area for patients to be dropped off and picked up, along with enhanced lighting, additional washrooms, a gift shop and services including patient registration, information and security.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says the renovated entrance will make it easier for visitors and patients to access registration services, information and protective services. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
“We are excited to see the opening of the newly renovated front entrance at St. Paul’s Hospital, where patients, staff and visitors will have safe and convenient access to the facility,” Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan’s health minister, said in a statement.
“This renovation demonstrates our government’s commitment to putting patients first and ensuring everyone in Saskatchewan has access to high-quality health care where and when they need it.”
Carrie Dornstauder, the hospital’s executive director, also celebrated the completion of the projects.
“St. Paul’s Hospital, with over a century of service dedicated to healing the mind, body, and spirit, reaffirms its commitment to spiritual wellbeing through the new Kikâwînaw wîki Healing Centre and First Nations and Métis Health Office wing, honouring the Indigenous spirit within the hospital and the Pleasant Hill community,” Dornstauder said in a statement.
The hospital foundation contributed $600,000 to the renovations. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
“More than a doorway, the new front entrance embodies our philosophy of hospitality by creating a safe, welcoming space where compassionate and accessible care begins upon arrival and ensures every person is met with dignity, reinforcing St. Paul’s role as a beacon of hope and healing for all.”
The province spent $14 million on the project, which was backed up by $3.775 million from St. Paul’s Hospital (Grey Nuns) of Saskatoon and an additional $600,000 from the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.
Lecina Hicke, the foundation’s CEO of the St. Paul’s, thanked the provincial government and the donors who helped make the project possible.
“Government investment and donor generosity has allowed us to create not just a renovation, but a gateway to integrated services, spiritual and cultural connection, demonstrating that healing is deeply rooted in our collective commitment and shared purpose,” Hicke said, quoted in a government statement.
Sean Wilson, minister responsible for SaskBuilds and procurement, said the new front entrance project will improve safety and accessibility, as well as the overall experience for patients and visitors.
“This investment reflects our commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive and culturally responsive environment for patients, staff and visitors of St. Paul’s Hospital,” Wilson said.
Concerns have been raised recently about safety at St. Paul’s Hospital, along with other hospitals and health-care facilities around Saskatchewan.
The provincial government recently added metal detectors to the entrances of some hospital emergency departments and announced an independent review of security measures at Saskatchewan health facilities in an effort to improve safety and reduce the number of incidents.
