Physiotherapists Tracy Thompson (left) and Melissa Bedford assess each patient to determine their particular needs and risks for falls or injuries. As a physiotherapist working in a hospital setting, you see the world differently from others, according to Melissa Bedford. ...

Cliff Robinson poses with Jan Neale, RN; Susan Travanut, occupational therapist and physiotherapist Kelly McCrae - members of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Day Rehabilitation team. Cliff Robinson played too many games of golf. Or that’s what the avid ...

As part of Providence Healthcare’s falls prevention process, staff hand off a card between teams so changes in the patient’s treatment plan can be noted and discussed throughout the day and night.Photo credit: Leo Audette According to Health Canada, falls ...

The gift of a donated cornea restored Jennifer Barton’s vision and changed her life. The gift of vision changed Jennifer Barton’s life. The effects of chronic eye rubbing as a child from uncontrolled allergies left Jennifer with corneas so thin she ...

  From left to right:Dr. David Higgins, President, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Mr. Rick Badzioch, Clinical Director, Nephrology Program, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton; Ms. Sera Filice-Armenio, President & CEO, St. Joseph’s Healthcare FoundationDr. Darin Treleaven, Head of Service, Nephrology Program, ...

Rehabilitation provided in the LTLD program is designed to cater to each patient’s unique needs and home environment. May 14, 2013, will mark the one year anniversary of the opening of the Low Tolerance Long Duration (LTLD) Rehabilitation program at ...

There are many areas of controversy about how dialysis should be administered to patients with acute kidney injury. During his training as a nephrologist, Dr. Ron Wald became interested in conducting clinical trials to determine the best way to treat ...

Heba Fakhir uses adaptive technology to express her passion for clothing design at Holland Bloorview. With determination, imagination and a lot of specialized skill, Holland Bloorview’s staff and clients are revolutionizing the way technology and equipment enables children and youth ...

Registered practice nurse Zou Jaijai connects with a patient online via Skype for a follow-up appointment after his surgery. A new program offered for surgical programs at Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) is allowing patients to get the follow-up care ...

Be A Donor (left to right): Rik Ganderton, President & CEO, RVHS; the Gibson family (Muriel, Brandon, Emily, Krystyna and David); with Ronnie Gavsie, President & CEO, Trillium Gift of Life Network, hold Trillium's flag during the April ...