… our funders as they begin to integrate home and community care by merging the Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) into the Local Health Integration … in a desperate situation – his spouse had been admitted to hospital in another city, and he was unable to care for …
… team in 2021. She brings extensive experience in health care, strategic planning, public and government affairs, … stakeholder relations and is a strong advocate for health-care transformation. Most recently, she was the … teams. Val served as vice chair of The Scarborough Hospital board during its merger with The Rouge Valley Health …
… living and are at risk of being admitted to a long-term care home or hospital. Clients of the SMILE program can choose who … meals, transportation, housekeeping, shopping, foot care, bloodwork, laundry, respite and seasonal outdoor …
… who have shared their condolences and concerns for our VON care providers. Our hearts break for the families, friends … protective equipment (PPE) is available for all health care providers. This cause is of utmost importance to … with clients, and unique challenges that don’t exist in a hospital or clinic setting. Even during non-COVID times, we …
… nursing clinic associated with the Dartmouth General Hospital. VON has been asking the Nova Scotia government for … Recently, a vacant space was offered to VON by the hospital at no charge, and we eagerly accepted the … when Nova Scotians are having trouble accessing timely care and are experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers. …
… quality of life for clients requiring at-home or community care.” He added that VON is credited with providing the first … in cases where clients could not afford private or hospital care. “Through times of distress and uncertainty, VON has …
… turning point led her to the heart of community health care as a personal support worker (PSW) with VON Assisted … compassionate leave and flew across the country to care for them. For weeks, she found herself immersed in … everything from picking up supplies to providing personal care. And after about five or six weeks, I thought, this is …
… and comfortable return to independent living at home after hospital discharge. Our staff provide transportation from the hospital, perform errands such as prescription and grocery … at home … Help with daily living … Improved access to care …
… Cyndy De Giusti brings expertise in health-care communications to the VON Board of Directors. Cyndy … She has held executive-level communications roles with The Hospital for Sick Children and their foundation, Capital … in Edmonton, Trillium Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Most recently, Cyndy provided senior …
… Our hospice or palliative care volunteer visitors are specially trained, caring … volunteer visitors can visit clients in the community, in hospital or long-term care setting. The service is free of charge. Referrals can …
