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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
GRH partners with UW researchers and Huron Digital Pathology to create a “digital revolution” in pathology with medical search engine
May 31, 2018Dr. Adrian Batten, Joint Chief of Laboratory Medicine of WRHN and SMGH, in partnership with a research group at the University of Waterloo (UW), and Huron Digital Pathology is hoping to improve the pathological assessment of cancer by creating a medical image search engine.
World No Tobacco Day: why those who don’t want to quit, should quit
May 31, 2018More than 37,000 people die every year in Canada from tobacco-related illnesses.
Unique cancer care program allows patients to find greater comfort through care closer to home
May 29, 2018Waterloo Regional Health Network’s (WRHN) regional cancer program is celebrating the success of its day one autologous stem cell transplant program for patients living with multiple myeloma or lymphoma.
GRH’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is leading the way for community hospital clinical trial work
May 20, 2018To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day on May 20, we recognize the work of Dr. Paul Hosek and his ICU team, leading the way for community hospital clinical trials work.
Dr. Nadia Califaretti: helping open the door to treatments for our cancer patients with clinical trials
May 20, 2018To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day on May 20, we recognize the work of Dr. Nadia Califaretti, a medical oncologist and the physician-lead for our cancer clinical trials.
KW Hospital nursing class marks 50 years with tour of GRH KW Campus
May 16, 2018Stories and memories filled the halls as the KW Hospital School of Nursing’s Class of 1968 returned for a tour of Waterloo Regional Health Network’s KW Campus.
The glue for the ICU: critical care nurse practitioner Rebecca Jesso wins GRH award of excellence
May 15, 2018Intensive care nurse practitioner Rebecca Jesso has won Waterloo Regional Health Network’s latest individual award of excellence for her outstanding support
of patients, families and critical care providers.
Compassion in every action: senior’s specialized mental health wins GRH team award of excellence
May 14, 2018The staff members of Waterloo Regional Health Network’s seniors’ specialized mental health unit at Freeport have won the latest team award of excellent for their work to put “compassion in every action”.
Compassionate care combined with nursing best practices lead to better results for patients
May 10, 2018WRHN has celebrated its on-going work with nurses and allied health professionals to add new practices to improve care. Patients like Justine Phillepe are noticing the difference.
Grand River Hospital recruits new President and CEO
May 4, 2018An update from Janice Deganis, Chair of Waterloo Regional Health Network’s Board of Directors, on the recruitment of Waterloo Regional Health Network's new President and CEO.