The Learning Development Fund at Grand River Hospital enables staff to pursue additional educational opportunities to gain new skills and further their professional development. It is also entirely funded by generous donors and supporters like you.

We asked hospital staff who received financial support from the Learning Development Fund to share how it promotes learning, helps them become better professionals, and ensures Care. Never. Stops. at the Hospital.

Here are just a few of the things they had to say:

“The reimbursement received through the GRH Learning Development Fund is greatly appreciated! Not only does it help financially, but it is a wonderful way to let team members know that continuous learning is recognized and valued in our organization.” – Heidi Clay, OHS, Physiotherapist

Volunteers are critical to our vision of a world class health care system, and as National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we wanted to say thank you for everything you do for the hospital and our community.

Throughout the week, we shared the stories of John, Justin, Ed and Joyce, four of our incredible volunteers at Grand River Hospital. Learn all about their different volunteer roles, why they got involved and continue to volunteer in support of the Hospital, and how they make a big difference just by volunteering!

Jessica Lunshof knows firsthand the many challenges of navigating our health care system as her mother’s caregiver. Now, she is changing patient experience and health promotion for the better. Based right here in Waterloo, Jessica co-founded TAMVOES, a women-led startup that strives to empower individuals with their health information.

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, and all month long we will be sharing stories about music therapy and our incredible team of music therapists to celebrate their profound and positive impact on patients and families at Grand River Hospital:

In the Child and Adolescent Mental Health programs, music therapy helps youth connect with their strengths and hope for recovery. A client named Beth* said that music therapy was the one thing she looked forward to during her in-patient stay at Grand River Hospital.

Grand River Hospital is committed to improving patient care through a number of innovative initiatives. We collaborate with our educational and corporate partners to identify and implement novel solutions to pain points experienced in health care. These innovations range from trialing new medical technologies to running clinical trials to learn more about COVID-19 and many others.

This Giving Tuesday, we wanted to say thank you on behalf of all the patients and hospital staff your donations have supported this year. Over the past 12 months, so much great work has been accomplished at Grand River Hospital, none of which would have been possible without the support of community members like you.