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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Save the date: GRH to host Day in Psychiatry educational event on November 8th
July 6, 2017Grand River Hospital will host its fourth annual Day in Psychiatry for family physicians and community mental health providers on Wednesday November 8, 2017.
Welcome Emery Lauren Bauer, GRH's Canada 150 baby
July 1, 2017Emery Lauren Bauer is GRH's Canada 150th baby, having joined us just before six o'clock this morning!
Canada Day to be extra special in GRH’s childbirth program
June 30, 2017An extra special welcome awaits a lucky newborn at Grand River Hospital on Canada’s 150th birthday, thanks to Tim Hortons and the GRH Volunteer Association
Grand River Hospital welcomes new chair and incoming members to board
June 28, 2017Grand River Hospital’s board has undergone renewal at its recent annual meeting, with the election of a new chair and appointment of two new members.
Exceptional care in a busy department: Anne L. wins GRH award of excellence
June 26, 2017Clinical secretary Anne L. has won GRH’s award of excellence for her outstanding support of emergency department patients and work with her fellow care staff.
Freeport RN Helen Dickson wins GRH award of excellence
June 20, 2017Registered nurse Helen Dickson is a shining example of how GRH’s Freeport Campus works to restore health and quality of life. Helen has won GRH’s latest individual award of excellence for her compassionate care.
Health information management: a pillar of exceptional care (and winners of GRH’s latest team award of excellence)
June 15, 2017Members of GRH’s health information management (HIM) department have won the hospital’s latest team award of excellence for their exceptional work to ensure health information supports care.
GRH wins blood donor challenge among Ontario hospitals
June 12, 2017Grand River Hospital has won Canadian Blood Services’ latest Ontario Hospital Challenge. GRH donors gave 133 units of blood in May.
Stomp Out Stigma develops hope and understanding for mental health
June 6, 2017GRH will celebrate change for better mental health understanding as its fifth Stomp Out Stigma event takes place at the Freeport Campus tomorrow. Mental health staff at the hospital have organized the event, which will include round tables, displays by community partners, musical and artistic features, a barbecue and much more.
Waterloo high school teacher offers insight into starting life-changing mental health conversations
June 2, 2017For Chandra Hunter, her mental health journey has offered many insights that can help others. That’s why the Waterloo high school teacher is using her lived experience to break down mental health stigma so others will get the care and understanding they deserve.