First off, its very hard to get ahold of someone here if you need to call them. The nurses though…read moreare very nice and friendly. It's smaller than the other big hospitals, and the wayfinding is confusing. The signs are not the clearest and the different entrances are dispersed with no main road signs indicating directions for the different entrances other than emergency. Tends to be cold inside.

If I could give it 0 stars I would Went there 14 weeks…read morepregnant and they didn't do an EKG if they would have they would've known my heart was at 180 BPM while resting, and I had an infection that killed my baby like 2 days later but the other hospital caught it 2 late... hate this hospital

A much shorter waiting period then you would expect. My friend broke his arms and we were in and…read moreout of there with in a few hours. Much better then what you would expect state side. When we first arrived there was a kid with a broken wrist ahead of us. He was also from the bike park. By the time we were done more then a dozen bike park injuries had shown up. No wounder the receptionist rolled her eyes when we said it was a bike park injury. We were just the first in a long line.

Nobody really wants to use this place, but it's there if you need it. It's staffed with friendly…read moreand knowledgable staff - this place probably sees more knee and shoulder injuries than the rest of the country combined! After five years and 700+ days of skiing, my body finally succumbed and I had to visit. I got in and out of there in about an hour.

I had to come in due to pain and discomfort. Turned out I had an infection & having a massive pain…read morein my left hip joint. For the most part, the nurses were nice (except for this one nurse that seems to be all over the place with organizations). In terms of my treatments, they put me on IV antibiotics for 2 weeks before deciding to put me on the pill version for my infection & giving me a limited amount of hydromorphone if my hip joint continue to be an issue. All and all, while my stay wasn't terrible, but my only criticism here is: 1) make sure your fruits aren't moldy (got a serving of moldy grapes once and makes me wonder if other patients noticed it)... seriously this could've gone sideways for the hospital QUICK.... 2) Upgrade your hospital's electrical system because my room and the adjacent rooms just wasn't able to handle the amount of electricity needed for the AC because of the slight heat wave we had during the first weekend we were there (8th till 11th). It kept tripping the circuit breaker due to the sheer amount of power. This could've gone quite wrong very fast depending on the circumstances. Sure this happened in the older building but that's still no excuse. The only reason why I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 is because of the nurses I kept seeing that for the most part were pretty friendly (guess I'm lucky given some of the other reviews).

I had back surgery by Dr. Christopher Michael Honey on June 2nd, 2026. I had the most amazing care…read morefrom the time I walked through the doors until I left. I highly recommend this hospital! I had a few questions when I got home, so I just emailed my surgeon and had my answers by the next morning. A bonus was the fabulous views from my room!

Yesterday I went for day surgery at the Ambulatory Care Unit in Nanaimo Hospital. I found everyone…read morethat worked there to be very friendly and helpful. I encountered 8 staff members during my 3 hours in the hospital and they were all very professional and continued to ask if how I was doing and did their very best to make me feel comfortable and definitely in good hands. I was extremely impressed with the modern equipment and the immaculate care that was given to keep every spotless. Keep up the excellent work in our community. Many thanks to all of the care-workers!

I had a very good experience at this hospital. It is very new and clean and the staff was friendly…read moreand helpful. I got in to see the emergency physician quickly even though it was a long weekend and I was well taken care of.

Many thank to all Dr's and stuff that cared for me I honestly had a positive time while i was there…read morefor cancer May you all be blessed for the lovely care that you give to all patients . Maria Helena Kong

Even though it was a very busy day, the staff here were very attentive and caring. They answered my…read morequestions, were friendly, and helped make my visit a good one. Thank you for everyone's hard work! I know the wait times are very long, but it's not for lack of trying on the staff, it's just the overloaded medical system here in Canada at the moment.

In the past few years, I've come to St. Paul's Hospital frequently, as some of my specialist…read moredoctors work primarily out of this institution, so I've had many an appointment here. Plus these doctors have often ordered tests here, too (i.e., MRI's, respiratory tests, specialty stress tests and radiology tests and more). Every time, I've been treated respectfully and everyone has been super professional. (I should add, for many years I worked as a paramedic in the States, and as a phlebotomist and EKG tech in major hospitals and doctors' offices alike, and in medical labs. I am quite familiar with the medical field, and my expectations - and I suppose, my standards too - are very high. And I will add that I am the WORST patient too, which adds another element to my experiences as a patient. So when I say that the office staff, X-Ray techs, phlebotomists, respiratory techs, doctors and nurses and aides have all been excellent with me, that says a lot). The other night was my first time going to the ER here. (Long story, don't ask. All is well). As a medic, I know how ERs work. They are hectic, often chaotic spaces with a large element of the unknown going on (a result of the variety and amount of patients there and what their issues are, as well as staffing and more). I was originally going to go to VGH but I checked online and the wait time there was nearly 8 hours whereas at St. Paul's it was 2.5 hours. I'm so glad I went to St. Paul's. Yes, the ER department is run-down and dated. Yes, many of the patients there were either drug addicts or homeless folks (or both), and/or had mental-emotional issues. The walls are dingy, there's no privacy in the waiting room (AT ALL. I found it startling TBH that there was a "blood draw" station in the middle of the waiting room, and I prayed I wouldn't have my bloods drawn here as I am a tough draw and, as mentioned, I am the WORST patient). So, yeah, the accommodations here are definitely NOT plush, nor are they modern. All that said, the staff working here in the ER when I visited were UNBELIEVABLE. As in, unbelievably GOOD. The tech who registered me in, the triage nurse, the radiology tech who brought me back for a CAT scan, and finally the doctor who, thankfully, checked in with me and then had me go into a separate room to discuss their findings (I was fine and could go home. Yeah!). All of them were incredible. SO professional, so on top of everything, very efficient. I know I must have been prioritized fairly high on the ladder, as I was seen, scanned and consulted with and discharged within 90 minutes. I know that is NOT the norm, but I also know I had the potential for having something serious, and they had to rule it out promptly. And they did. And I am ever so grateful. I'll add two things: I saw the doctors and nurses and aides talking to patients and treating them respectfully, whether the patients were drug addicts, homeless folks or well-dressed grandmothers there with their families. We were all treated equally and professionally. Also, I should not that, within the year, St. Paul's is moving to a huge, new, state-of-the-art hospital by Central Station, behind the Science Center. I've seen tours of the new facility on tv and it blows me away, how modern and spacious it is. So the days of the dated, dingy hospital here on Burrard are numbered. Very soon, this new hospital is going to be as wonderful as all the staff who work here.

St. Paul's is a HORRIBLE place. Providence isn't throwing one red cent into it while the new one…read moreis being built and the sheets are thread bare and some are torn. Good luck finding a pillow in an emergency bed! The walls and furniture have holes in them and maintenance can't keep up. Their H-Vac system was last updated in 1971 and can't be upped anyfurther so it's FREEZING in there. Good luck finding anyone to get you a blanket to put around you. Staff, nurses and doctors are overworked and grumpy. Provicence pays their ER docs per turn around so you don't get to see one for very long. I have several health issues, none of them my own fault, and St. P.'s is the closest hospital to me. I cannot always be diverted to Mt. St. Josephs so have to put up with this hell hole of a hospital. I won't talk about the food because that's too cliqued. I'm almost in tears if I have to go there!

I arrived with TIA symptoms and was admitted within a few minutes. Over the course of the next four…read morehours I received a blood test, an electrocardiogram (irregular heartbeat), a CT scan, a doctors initial evaluation, a blood thinner and heart monitoring. Finally my results provided by the doctor (Michael) and discharge with full follow up documents. Everyone was very professional, very personable, caring and kind. It was a concerning time for me but everyone handled their roles brilliantly. We are very blessed to have Eagle Ridge in our community. Thank you for the care each of you provided. Simon Dean

re: recent appointment for a mid-morning procedure at the Medical Imaging unit at Eagle Ridge…read moreHospital. On my own, a fine morning weather-wise, so decided to combine getting to the hospital via Skytrain, plus a walk from the last Port Moody station stop, where I detrained. An opportunity to catch some exercise, and see a a little of Port Moody on the way. I arrived at the hospital very early for my appointment time, but decided to check-in at the unit regardless, just in case I lucked out and was taken in for the procedure early. Check-in was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Fortunately, after being checked in, I was shown into the unit, and waited in a small area rather briefly, before being called in for the procedure to be conducted. Everything involved with the preparation for, and actual procedure itself went well. The attendant explained what was going to be done, and conducted each step with careful attention. The whole procedure lasted only a matter of several minutes, and I was back out to the hallway, and ready to return home. A big thanks to the friendly, caring, and expert staff for making my 'hospital time and procedure' at Eagle Ridge Hospital go so well.

I had a medical emergency a couple of months ago and was warded here for close to a month. From…read moreemergency to ICU and to the regular ward, it has been quite an experience. I've never been admitted to a hospital from birth till now. I found out nurses were not trained to do the IV needle thing, they learned on the job. So my arms still have hard bumps where the needles didn't go in correctly at the emergency ward and those bumps were water retention or edema. R said my arm was so swollen he had to question the nurses what happened and they immediately removed it. The doctors said they should be gone soon but it has been several weeks now. The ICU nurses and care aides were wonderful. Cheerful and kind. The regular ward nurses were hit and miss in the care. Some were really caring and dedicated, some couldn't be bothered and treat you like it was a big hardship to ask them for help. The doctors do come round very often everyday to check on me. Same with the physio and occupational therapist. They came everyday except Sunday to do rehab with me. I had to do a lot of tests and the hospital staff are generally very patient and kind. I also had to go to another hospital for a test/procedure and a nurse escorted me there and back. My experience with the healthcare system (from calling 911 for the ambulance) to the emergency and to discharge is positive. Not the horror story I read about in the news. The ambulance came within minutes and my wait in emergency was under half an hour. I think my condition was really bad and close to dying so the triage worked. I am super thankful to the team of healthcare personnel who worked tirelessly to make sure I am ok. I opted for outpatient rehab and they are located inside the Optimization Centre. It is still a long journey to full or 90% recovery, they estimated about a year, so I guess I'll still be visiting the hospital for rehab frequently until I'm given the all clear. There is a cafeteria here with Starbucks coffee. The breakfast sandwich is terrible. The hospital food is also bad/unappetizing. The sandwich and wrap are ok. There is also an area where you can borrow or leave books.

They have found my body pain it's not my imagination I've a fracture on my left side The nurse are…read moreso great I want them to get everything that they need and want Ruth

Everyone is helpful and happy. So pleasant to deal with. Best hospital in the Lower Mainland. So…read moregreat to find such kind people who are also so efficient.

UBC Hospital located at 2211 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC…read more Type of Care : 5 Student Health Service | UBC Student Services UBC Hospital (UBCH) provides a range of specialized medical services, including urgent care for non-life-threatening emergencies, short-stay surgical care, extended care for seniors, psychiatric care, and various ambulatory clinics. It also houses the Brain Research Centre and offers diagnostic imaging services. The hospital is organized into different pavilions, such as Koerner, Purdy, and Detwiller, each focusing on particular areas of care. Office Experience is Employees' experiences can vary by department, but general feedback suggests some find the work fulfilling, while others cite potential challenges with office culture and workload