Family Room volunteer channels the Force on Star Wars Day
On May the Fourth, the Ronald McDonald Family Room (RMFR) at the Marotta Family Hospital was transformed – but not by Jedi mind tricks.
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‘Service begins the moment you decide to show up’: ED volunteer
For Moises Vasquez, volunteering in the Niagara Health Emergency Department (ED) is more than an act of service. It’s a way to stay connected to his roots and continue providing patient care, even while not yet practicing his profession in Canada.
‘It’s about being part of something that makes a difference in people’s lives’: Niagara Health volunteer
Lucia Camelo feels a sense of belonging when she volunteers at Niagara Health. Through her work in the Marotta Family Hospital gift shop, she’s giving back to the community, improving her English and helping people.
Niagara Health and Wellspring Niagara partner to enhance cancer care and support in Niagara
Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, Wellspring Niagara volunteers will be available in waiting areas at the Walker Family Cancer Centre to share in conversation with those impacted by cancer and connect them to helpful resources outside the hospital.
Research volunteer role helps future physician find his calling
Medical student Prey Patel has had opportunities in the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute’s experiential learning research program that most of his peers won’t see until later in their careers. And he plans to pay it forward at Niagara Health when he graduates.
Patient voices help shape research from the ground up
By including patient partners like Gail Riihimaki in research planning from the very start, the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute is ensuring health research will help the people who stand to benefit most.
ED volunteers: a sense of calm in a high-pressure environment
The fast-paced energy of Niagara Health's Emergency Departments faced some challenges with the launch of a new Hospital Information System (HIS) this month, but a dedicated group of volunteers stepped up to provide invaluable support as teams adapted.
Second Project SEARCH cohort gets to work at Welland Hospital
After the success of the first cohort at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines last year, the job skills training program has expanded to more departments while continuing to blaze a trail as the first and only French-language version of Project SEARCH in the world.
Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
Terra Chambers knows firsthand what it’s like to rely on Niagara Health’s Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. It was her own struggles with addiction and mental health that led her to help others.
Mealtime assistance volunteer enhances patient experience and nutrition
Mealtime can be a lonely experience for those in the hospital, especially those who have a longer stay. Mealtime assistants provide social contact during mealtime, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation that can accompany hospitalization.
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