Anthony Dale, President and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association, Joins Spectrum Health Care’s Board of Directors
Spectrum Appoints Anthony Dale to its Board of Directors
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Our nurses did it again!
The Toronto Star Nightingale Award is presented each year to an Ontario nurse who goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care. To be featured as a nominee is a tremendous honour and we have had the privilege of having over 30 nurses on the nominees list over the last 10 years.
Parkinson’s disease: tips for improving quality of life
If you are living with Parkinson’s, you may find it difficult to accomplish everyday tasks such as eating, sleeping, bathing and walking, however, there are ways to improve your safety and quality of life with these following tips.
World Health Day is today!
To commemorate World Health Day, we look at these startling statistics that show a large number of our population still lacks basic health services. #HealthForAll #WorldHealthDay #WorldHealthOrganization
It's National Carers Day!
Today on National Carers Day we recognize the hard work and dedication of caregivers and family caregivers, who take on the unpaid role of caring for someone with cognitive or physical complications. Whether you are caring for your family member or friend, we want to thank you for the hard work you do.
Know the signs of a heart attack
Last week we highlighted some important facts about heart disease. This week we will look at the common signs of a heart attack.
Safe patient handling
Providing care for an individual who has limited mobility can be a dangerous task if not done carefully. Being unaware of the proper techniques for safe handling can result in serious injury.
Today is not just Valentine's Day .....
Today is not just Valentine's Day, it's also Heart Month. To celebrate, we wanted to share with you some interesting facts about the hardest working muscle in your body - your heart.
Wheelchair safety and accessibility
If you or your loved one require the use of a wheelchair or other assistive devices, there are several safety concerns to consider in order to prevent unnecessary injury or accidents. The following are some tips for improving safety and accessibility around the house for those with mobility devices.
Safe patient handling: transferring arthritis patients
If you are assisting and/or transferring someone suffering from arthritis, it’s important to consider their limited movement in order to protect their safety and avoid causing them discomfort.
Safe patient handling: transferring patients with dementia
It is important for those moving and handling people with dementia to consider the severity of the person’s symptoms in order to assist them safely. Cognitive impairment in dementia often limits the ability of the person to communicate effectively