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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
NICU grad Blake Morton helps this year’s babies celebrate a happy holiday
December 23, 2016WRHN’s neonatal intensive care unit was there to care for Blake Morton in his early days. That’s why the 17 year old was so compelled to give back to the unit this holiday season.
Freeport staff brings holiday cheer and a holiday meal to patients
December 22, 2016The holidays are a wonderful time of year to spend with your loved ones, drinking, eating and being merry. But some people aren’t always able to spend the holidays in their home if they need to receive care. Thankfully, mental health and recreational therapist staff at WRHN’s Freeport Campus help to bring holiday cheer and a good holiday meal to their patients to make the season special.
Freeport security officer Kerry Sheppard wins latest GRH award of excellence
December 13, 2016Kerry Sheppard is adding to the accolades that WRHN security team members have received over the years. Kerry is the latest winner of Waterloo Regional Health Network’s award of excellence for his compassionate support of patients.
Partnership provides naloxone rescue kits to emergency patients at risk of an opioid overdose
December 12, 2016Care providers at Waterloo Regional Health Network’s emergency department have a new harm reduction tool to help save the lives of people at risk of an opioid overdose.
New report shows cancer screening participation in Waterloo Wellington could be improved
December 7, 2016The number of people newly diagnosed with cancer in Ontario has increased over the last two decades and will continue to rise, largely due to an aging population. Certain cancers can be prevented or detected earlier by regular screening, but according to a new report released today by Cancer Care Ontario, many eligible Ontarians aren’t up to date with their screening tests.
GRH donors get great results during November blood drive
December 5, 2016When asked to roll up their sleeves in a special bid to support the blood supply, WRHN’s people responded in a great way!
GRH receives awards for support of blood, organ and tissue donation
December 1, 2016Waterloo Regional Health Network has received accolades for its commitment to organ, tissue and blood donation from Canadian Blood Services and Trillium Gift of Life Network.
Grand River Hospital ranks among Canada’s top ten hospitals for patient safety
November 30, 2016For the third straight year, Waterloo Regional Health Network has placed in the top ten hospitals in Canada in a comparison of patient survival rates.
Huggy pillows improve comfort for cancer patients
November 28, 2016Another donation of 50 huggy pillows will go to help WRHN cancer patients feel a little more comfortable as they undergo treatment. The community of Foxboro Green in Baden arranged the drop off at WRHN’s cancer centre.
Fire truck visit helps celebrate the end of cancer treatment for young patient
November 24, 2016At the tender age of four, Evan Conway knows he wants to be a firefighter. Evan has shown the bravery needed for firefighting through a more than two year journey with leukemia. He was happy to celebrate as the Kitchener Fire Department brought a truck to WRHN’s KW Campus to mark his final treatment for the disease.