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Waterloo Regional Health Network and the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy hosted an appreciation reception yesterday at WRHN in celebration and acknowledgement of the teaching and research partnership between the two organizations.

WRHN’s staff drive to support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region this holiday season has ended with a 35 per cent boost in contributions over last year’s campaign

Some young patients in WRHN’s Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario’s (POGO) cancer clinic for children got a special treat today as they spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The visit happened through “Clarky’s Kids”, a partnership in support of children with cancer with former Kitchener Ranger and current Columbus Blue Jacket David Clarkson. 

WRHN’s neonatal intensive care unit was there to care for Blake Morton in his early days. That’s why the 17 year old was so compelled to give back to the unit this holiday season.

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to spend with your loved ones, drinking, eating and being merry. But some people aren’t always able to spend the holidays in their home if they need to receive care. Thankfully, mental health and recreational therapist staff at WRHN’s Freeport Campus help to bring holiday cheer and a good holiday meal to their patients to make the season special.

Kerry Sheppard is adding to the accolades that WRHN security team members have received over the years. Kerry is the latest winner of Waterloo Regional Health Network’s award of excellence for his compassionate support of patients.

Care providers at Waterloo Regional Health Network’s emergency department have a new harm reduction tool to help save the lives of people at risk of an opioid overdose.

The number of people newly diagnosed with cancer in Ontario has increased over the last two decades and will continue to rise, largely due to an aging population. Certain cancers can be prevented or detected earlier by regular screening, but according to a new report released today by Cancer Care Ontario, many eligible Ontarians aren’t up to date with their screening tests.

When asked to roll up their sleeves in a special bid to support the blood supply, WRHN’s people responded in a great way!

Waterloo Regional Health Network has received accolades for its commitment to organ, tissue and blood donation from Canadian Blood Services and Trillium Gift of Life Network.