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Why One Volunteer Was Inspired to Give Back at Grand River Hospital

Nancy Murray has been a volunteer at Grand River Hospital for about six years now, but her passion for health...

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Enhance Patient Experience and Promote Good Mental Health as a HELP Volunteer

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Grand River Hospital is a specialized volunteer program that support older adults during...

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Nursing Class of 1972 Holds a Special Celebration for Their 50th Reunion

On September 16th, the 1972 graduating class from the Kitchener Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing came together to celebrate their...

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How Horses Help Us Heal

Depression, anxiety or other mental illnesses are challenging for anyone to navigate, but they can be especially so for children...

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Local Lions Serve Our Community With Support for Health Care

We Serve. That is the motto of Lions Clubs around the world, made up of groups of community-minded individuals dedicated...

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ACTION Magazine - Issue 7: Making Care Seamless

Grand River Hospital has recently launched a surgical remote monitoring platform to support patients that are having hip or knee replacements: SeamlessMD.  "SeamlessMD...

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A Planned Gift Helps Guelph Patients Receive Kidney Care Close to Home

When you spend three days at the hospital every week receiving hours of treatment, being able to access care close...

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A Different Kind of Gift Keeps Local Patients Cozy

Loraine Berge is a long-time supporter of Grand River Hospital who knows that donating money isn’t the only way to...

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Welcome One to Welcome All: Supporting Indigenous Patients

Welcome One to Welcome All is a key value at both Grand River Hospital and the Foundation that relates to...

Image of A Garden at Grand River’s Withdrawal Management Centre Will Be a Healing Space for Patients and Their Families
A Garden at Grand River’s Withdrawal Management Centre Will Be a Healing Space for Patients and Their Families

On the last weekend in May, friends, families and members of the community came together to be a part of...

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Healing With Horses: The Value of Connection

Experiencing mental illness as a child or youth can be an unsteadying experience, and the care they need extends far...

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Annual Run/Walk Fundraises to Ensure the Best Cancer Care Close to Home

2022 marks the seventh year Rich Peers and Team will be running or walking various distances to raise money for Grand River...