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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
Good food, better healing: How GRH is studying to improve food for patients in hospital
March 15, 2019At Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), we understand good food contributes to better healing. To better serve our patient’s growing needs, WRHN is one of 19 Ontario hospitals participating in a provincial research study aiming to understand what food patients want when they’re in hospital and how hospitals can meet those needs.
Neonatal intensive care nurse Brenda Menard wins GRH award of excellence
March 7, 2019Registered nurse Brenda Menard has won WRHN’s latest award of excellence, recognizing her compassionate care for WRHN’s smallest patients and dedication to a greener hospital.
New orthovoltage unit provides non-invasive skin cancer treatment
February 20, 2019Patients needing treatment for skin cancer are benefiting from vastly-upgraded equipment at Waterloo Regional Health Network's regional cancer centre providing a non-surgical form of care. The hospital has welcomed a new orthovoltage unit, a $420,000 investment.
Pain management centre at GRH’s Freeport Campus to offer new care options for patients with chronic pain
February 15, 2019Patients in Waterloo Region and Guelph Wellington experiencing chronic pain now have better care options and support through a specialized service at the region’s largest physical rehabilitation centre.
Make a difference in care as a summer student volunteer!
February 1, 2019Join the Waterloo Regional Health Network volunteer team and have a summer to remember! We’re offering great opportunities for students to learn about healthcareers, and be part of healthcare.
International program supports top-quality general surgery care at GRH
January 29, 2019Waterloo Regional Health Network’s general surgeons and care staff are using the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) to ensure they’re doing their very best for patients and families.
Dietitian's Dish: Canada has a new food guide. It’s about time.
January 25, 2019In his latest column, WRHN registered dietitian Jason DaMaren calls Canada's new food guide a welcome update.
Grand River Hospital wraps up another strong year supporting life-saving blood donation
January 14, 2019Waterloo Regional Health Network has wrapped up another strong year supporting life-saving blood donation. Members of the hospital community gave 480 units through 2018 via Canadian Blood Services' Partners For Life Program.
Grand River Hospital and the University of Waterloo partner to study vision loss in hospital patients
January 10, 2019Waterloo Regional Health Network has partnered with the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science (WOVS) to study the vision of patients currently in hospital at our Freeport Campus to better understand current levels of vision loss among this group. The goal is to create a screening tool to identify patients who have poor vision to help healthcare providers take precaution to avoid falls.
GRH thanks members of the community for attending annual community meeting
January 7, 2019Waterloo Regional Health Network recently held its annual community meeting where members of the community had the opportunity to learn about how the hospital is committed to safer, faster and smarter care, as well as meet the hospital’s new president and CEO.