Sharon Hoosein Trillium Health Partners Sharon is a nurse practitioner who cares for her patients, colleagues, and everyone around her. I know Sharon since my first placement at this hospital as a student. I saw how knowledgeable she was and how ... [Continue Reading]
More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards. SOURCE: NYT > Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Hero Kay Kovachik, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Honourable mention: Kay Kovachik, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Have you ever had that one nurse that went above and beyond for either you or your family that left a heartwarming memory? I personally have a nursing colleague/mentor that I ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Hero Miriam Cook, SE Health First Nations
I would like to nominate Miriam Cook, RN BN as a Nursing Hero who goes above and beyond. Miriam is an Instructor with the SE Health First Nations, Inuit and Métis Program’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program. The SE Health First Nations, Inuit and ... [Continue Reading]
Meet Nursing Hero Gyver Julio, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
I have worked with Gyver for the past year and a half. Every day I appreciate him more and more! We work in Ontario’s only High Secure Forensic Psychiatry program and it can be a very challenging setting. It is so easy to burnout, lose your patience ... [Continue Reading]
What Does the End of the Covid Health Emergency Mean for New York City?
The city had already stopped some services, like mobile testing sites, but many others, including free vaccines and Paxlovid, will continue for now. SOURCE: NYT > Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘It gave me my life back’ says organ transplant recipient
By Michelle Pressé When Brittany Smith first found out she needed a kidney transplant, her family didn’t hesitate to find out if they could be a donor. It was a “terrifying process,” made heavier as family members were slowly denied as possible ... [Continue Reading]
Meet Nursing Hero Olivia Zompanti, Mackenzie Health
Honourable Mention Olivia Zompanti, Mackenzie Health It is with great pleasure and honour that I submit this nomination in support of Olivia Zompanti. Olivia is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in the Emergency Department at Mackenzie Health’s ... [Continue Reading]
Unwanted Epidurals, Untreated Pain: Black Women Tell Their Birth Stories
Regardless of income or education, Black mothers have worse birth outcomes. SOURCE: NYT > Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Meet Nursing Hero Lori Taylor, University Health Network
Honourable Mention Lori Taylor, University Health Network Lori immediately came to mind when I found out about the award. She exemplifies all qualities of a fantastic leader, role model, effective catalyst for change, and staff and patient safety ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Hero Karen Paulhus, Alberta Health Services
Karen Paulhus , Alberta Health Services Karen works in a Mental Health Clinic in Edmonton with the Rapid Housing Initiative Team that I am a part of. The Rapid Housing Initiative Team is a new team within the Addictions and Mental Health Housing ... [Continue Reading]