You and your family should be planning for discharge from the moment you hear that you will be admitted to St. Paul’s Hospital. Planning early will help make your discharge from hospital smoother. Heart Centre Social Workers are available to assist you. They provide support, counseling, education, community information and referral, information about or assistance in completing advance directives and assist with discharge planning.
They can be reached by calling:
For patients from the following areas :
Cardiology (5A),
Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Cardiac Short Stay Unit (CSSU)
Pacific Adult Congenital Heart (PACH)
Contact Bill Hryhor 604 806-8225
whryhor@providencehealth.bc.ca
Cardiac Surgery (5B),
Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)
Healthy Heart Program (HHP)
Contact Brenda Kuntz 604 806-8241
Heart Transplant Program
Heart Function Clinic
Contact Stephanie Lam 604 682-2344 L: 66183
Frequently asked Questions - What do I need to know before I come to the hospital
Advance Directives (Sample - Living Will) [pdf]
Making Decisions about Life and Care - Brochure [pdf]
Rights and Responsibilities - Partnership for Care Brochure[pdf]