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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
Help catch and treat breast cancer earlier through regular mammograms
October 3, 2017October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program, in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, encourages women between the ages of 50 and 54 to talk with their healthcare providers about getting screened regularly with a mammogram through the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).
Unique partnership provides enhanced information and resources to Waterloo Wellington cancer patients
September 28, 2017A new partnership will create a public library location in Waterloo Regional Health Network’s regional cancer centre, providing improved access to information and more effective support for cancer patients throughout Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington.
Unique effort of friends helps to promote women’s health and empowerment
September 26, 2017A group of friends (including two WRHN nurses) will take a unique approach to promoting women’s health and empowerment in India.
"She models the highest standard of patient-centered care": Danielle Yantha wins GRH's award of excellence
September 25, 2017Danielle Yantha has won WRHN’s award of excellence for her commitment to patients and families in mental health. Danielle is currently the clinical manager in WRHN’s specialized mental health program at the Freeport Campus.
GRH seeks meal assistant volunteers to support better nutrition for older patients
September 21, 2017WRHN is seeking a few volunteers to support mealtime for older adults in the hospital. The hospital is actively recruiting meal assistant volunteers in its acute care for elders (ACE) unit at the KW Campus.
Congratulations to critical care specialist Dr. Paul Hosek, winner of GRH's award of excellence
September 20, 2017Dr. Paul Hosek, a long-time critical care physician, has won Waterloo Regional Health Network’s latest award of excellence for his outstanding patient care and leadership in many areas.
KW Campus vendor Mia Fresco wins GRH team award of excellence
September 19, 2017First the first time, a vendor at Waterloo Regional Health Network has won a team award of excellence for their service to patients, visitors and care providers. Mia Fresco has served WRHN's KW Campus community for two years.
The keys to being a great volunteer at GRH
September 14, 2017There are some special traits that help make the 1,000 volunteers at Waterloo Regional Health Network the best they can be.
And two of the people who see the great attributes of our volunteers daily are Susan Entz and Owen Roszell.
GRH conducts butterfly release for World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
September 10, 2017Staff, patients and families at WRHN’s KW and Freeport campuses have marked World Suicide Prevention Day 2017 with combined butterfly releases.
Judah’s story: Pediatric cancer care close to home
September 7, 2017Learn about how WRHN's pediatric cancer clinic helped young Judah in his treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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