Director of People Experience and Communications at Grand River Hospital but my Tweets are my own. Waterloo Region enthusiast. Carrier of the Happy gene.
I really ought to get me one of these neoprene "dining suits" ... Would make my job a lot quicker, enhance the tactile experience of eating, encourage mouth-mapping and save dry cleaning expenses. Crew neck and raglan sleeves make it very stylish too.
For those who say Omicron has peaked or the severity is not concerning, the data says otherwise. This morning, the GRH dashboard shows inpatient COVID cases more than double any other peak, similar to other hospitals in the region. We all need to do our part to stop the spread.
October is breast cancer awareness month and another opportunity for me to celebrate and remember my mom who we lost to this disease over 20 years ago. She is my ‘why’ for being in healthcare. She may not physically be here but she is always with me.
This #EmergencyNursesWeek I'd like to recognize our compassionate and resilient nurses. These dedicated individuals and their colleagues need your support. Kind gestures go a long way these days. Read more about how you can help: https://t.co/z8GJzBtvHz
Today, @grhospitalkw has 28 COVID+ patients, 8 of whom are in our ICU. These numbers are similar to the peak of wave 3 in April, and none of the increase represents out of town transfers. For the safety of our community, GRH supports the Region's move to delay step 2. 1/2
You have no idea how complicated running a large hospital can be until you've worked in one. I've heard it compared to NASA and I have to agree with that analogy. Colleen is one of our astronauts. She's amazing.
#Reforestation update!🌲🎉70,000 #trees have been planted in Ontario's Rideau Valley! Our partners worked with local landowners to transform idle or marginal land into thriving forests full of native Canadian species🌱
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A BTS look at the Waterloo-Wellington Area Warehouse operated by GRH @Catalyst137kw. This 8000sq ft warehouse receives, stores & ships PPE and other #COVID19 supplies to 100+ health care providers across Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. Read the full story: https://t.co/gEet4SeFFA
Calling lab technologists!📣 We are now hiring full-time permanent lab technologist positions with competitive salaries and benefits. Visit https://t.co/3oYQVHs6pK to apply today!
In the early days of COVID-19, GRH's regional lung diagnostic assessment program was one of the first clinics to make the move to virtual care. Read one patient's story about how this team keeps personal connection strong while delivering care virtually: https://t.co/BeBKigk0iZ
Happy #FaceMaskFriday from Jerry, pharmacist at our Freeport Retail Pharmacy! Jerry is wearing our limited edition GRH #essentialworker mask. Want your own GRH branded mask? Stay tuned to https://t.co/rHgtsXliKD 👀! Proceeds go to supporting patient care at our hospital.