Monthly Archives: October, 2016

Nursing Hero 3rd Place: Valeriya (Valerie) Potapov (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

In the heart of Holland Centre, you will find an inspiring and cheerful nurse...

Nursing Hero 2nd Place: Bonnie Kissick (Alberta Health Services (retired))

I am writing in strong support of Ms. Bonnie Kissick Nurse for Nursing Hero...
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Trends in transformation: Thinking differently, leading differently

By Michael Ronchka New managers at UHN are stepping into the role with the skillset...

When your child has cancer

 By Alexandra Dunn “I remember being called into the doctor’s office with my parents. The...

Linking young diabetes patients with mental health supports

By Ania Basiukiewicz Diabetes mellitus, often referred to as Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, is...

Treating the whole person to fight mental illness

By Sebastian Dobosz At St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, innovation and research directly shape the care...

Scientist receives funding for smoking vaccine

By Maggie Frampton Ontario has higher rates of smoking than the provincial and national average....

Healthy habits start at school: Role of public health nurses

Public health nurses working in schools can have a major impact on Ontario students,...

A new detox at home for substance use clients

By Sheryl Gray Addiction doesn’t discriminate, so why should we? Addiction affects all walks of life…people...

LIVINGMYCULTURE.CA –Conversations about care, culture and spirituality at end of life

“In Islam we’re preparing to die every day, because nothing is guaranteed… you pray...

Gardening as therapy

Mary says she thought gardening would be ‘too difficult’. Mary, a mental health patient...

IRM helps healthcare organizations manage risks

By Kopiha Nathan and Ellen Gardner Management of healthcare risks is a key function of...

Youth walk program helps those with mental illness

A new partnership between Parks Canada and Rouge Valley Health System helps those with...

Bringing mindfulness therapy online

First-in-Canada platform increases access to mental health support for cancer patients By Lisa Cipriano Cancer patients...

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Nursing Hero 3rd Place: Valeriya (Valerie) Potapov (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

In the heart of Holland Centre, you will find an inspiring and cheerful nurse...

Nursing Hero 2nd Place: Bonnie Kissick (Alberta Health Services (retired))

I am writing in strong support of Ms. Bonnie Kissick Nurse for Nursing Hero...

Nursing Hero 1st Place: Mark Anthony Gravoso (University Health Network/ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)

I have been inspired, encouraged, and empowered by fellow nurse Mark Anthony Gravoso. He...

Sounding the alarm for a sustainable Canadian cancer preparedness plan

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. An estimated two in five...