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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
GRH’s retail pharmacy expands to offer more convenient service for cancer patients
October 21, 2016Patients at Waterloo Regional Health Network’s Regional Cancer Centre have a more convenient option to pick up prescriptions. WRHN has completed an expansion to the Health Care Centre Pharmacy, the hospital’s retail pharmacy service.
Thank you to our spiritual care personnel during Spiritual Care and Ethics Week
October 17, 2016WRHN is pleased to shine the spotlight on our spiritual care department during Spiritual Care and Ethics Week, happening from October 16th to 22nd.
Inpatient surgery resource nurse Claire Birrell wins GRH award of excellence
October 13, 2016Claire Birrell has earned the respect of staff and patients in Waterloo Regional Health Network’s inpatient surgery unit. Claire has won the hospital’s award of excellence for October.
Waterloo-Wellington stroke care update open to the community on Tuesday October 25th
October 3, 2016The Waterloo Wellington Integrated Stroke Program (of which Waterloo Regional Health Network is a member) will provide an update for the community on World Stroke Day in late October.
Five reasons why you should get screened for early signs of breast cancer
October 3, 2016October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program, in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, is inviting eligible women to "Just Book It" by scheduling their mammogram appointments.
Community meeting provides information and advice on healthy aging
September 30, 2016Advice on healthy aging was a popular topic as Waterloo Regional Health Network hosted its annual community meeting. Nearly 180 people took part in the September 29th public event at Waterloo’s Luther Village.
New, half price 5, 10 and 30 day parking passes come into effect
September 30, 2016WRHN is pleased to announce new discount parking passes for patients, families and visitors. The passes are half the price of our daily rate over a five, 10 and 30 day period
Hannah Marcus wins September award of excellence for outstanding leadership of dietetic internship program
September 28, 2016Registered dietitian Hannah Marcus has won WRHN’s September award of excellence for her work leading the hospital’s dietetic internship program., one of only 14 such post-graduate internships in Canada.
Taking care of your kidneys: GRH celebrates Nephrology Health Care Professionals Day, Sept 21st
September 20, 2016On Wednesday September 21st, WRHN recognizes and thanks the 263 people providing exceptional, life-sustaining kidney care to patients across Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Community meeting to provide advice for healthy aging
September 19, 2016WRHN will devote its upcoming community meeting to addressing important topics in aging, and how individuals and families can prepare for healthy golden years. WRHN will host the free event on Thursday September 29. It’ll take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waterloo’s Luther Village on Father David Bauer Drive.