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Blog Title and Jennifer Taylor

The Profound Impact of Nursing

May 8, 2023 | Faces of HDGH

No matter which path has led each of us to choose nursing as our career, it is clear that nurses are a breed of their own.

Each and every day is an adventure filled with unexpected moments and accomplishments. Witnessing...

Blog Post Title with Heidi Petro

Occupational Health and Safety

May 2, 2023 | Leadership, Faces of HDGH

It’s National Safety and Health Week from May 1-6! At HDGH, we promote a culture of safety and wellness and believe that everyone shares the responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety.

HDGH is committed to providing... 

Blog Post TItle with Dr. Andrea Steen

What's New in Mental Health and Addictions at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

This week we’re recognizing Mental Health Week from May 1-7, 2023. Each year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue, but we all have mental health and need to care for our well-being. In this...

Blog Post Title with Lisa Raffoul

Delivering a Great Patient Experience

Apr 25, 2023 | Faces of HDGH

A Patient’s Story…

“I remember sitting at the kitchen table, having breakfast with my husband. The next thing I knew, I was waking up in a hospital with my husband at my side. I suffered a stroke, and I was scared. After a...

Blog Post Title with Andrea Cutting

A Greenhouse to Grow and Learn From

As Earth Day approaches one starts thinking more about the environment and what they might be doing to sustain it or how they are contributing to making it better. I, myself, reflect on my own practices of recycling and...

Blog Post Title with Jenniffer Clifford

10 Qualities of a Strong Female Leader

Mar 8, 2023 | Leadership, Faces of HDGH

Every year on March 8 we recognize International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements and a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Jenniffer...

Kristia and Julie with Blog Post Title

Let's Talk About Depression in Older Adults

Blue Monday is here again and what started as a marketing gimmick has turned into a widely recognized occasion. With short daylight hours and long, cold winter nights, combined with the end of the holiday season, it is not...

Blog Post Title with Louise Arpin

The Effects of Alzheimer's Disease

Jan 9, 2023 | Faces of HDGH

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada and with an increase in Canada’s aging population, it’s a good time to learn more about dementia and its most common type, Alzheimer’s disease. While there is no cure for...

Blog Post Title with Barb Sebben

Gratitude is at the Heart of Fundraising

With December here, the Foundation team is getting ready to wrap up another year of giving and receiving. When I reflect back at all the wonderful people who supported the work we do at HDGH, it is with such...