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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Skin cancer 101: do you know these facts?
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? There are more cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.
Spectrum Health Care Foundation: From BBQs to petting zoos
Recently Spectrum Health Care Foundation had the amazing opportunity to sponsor and volunteer at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH) annual BBQ and Peel Children's Centre’s (PCC) annual summer camps. Here is a quick recap on the events.
What makes life worth living in the face of death?
Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. He wrote a book detailing his life and battle with terminal cancer. In this moving talk, Paul’s wife Lucy Kalanithi speaks about her husband’s terminal cancer diagnosis. She reflects on the range of emotions that come in the face of death
Look who else is turning 40 this year!
Spectrum is not the only one turning 40 this year! Look who else made their debut in 1977.
June is ALS Awareness Month
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that gradually paralyzes people. The brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body causing a loss of bodily functions.
How to keep motivated when you lack motivation
We are almost halfway through the year. By this time your resolutions may have dwindled; you may find it hard to stay on track with your healthy goals. Here are some healthy tips to keep you motivated when you just don’t have the motivation.
Nursing Week Spotlight: the dream team
Behind every nurse is a dream team of support! Our Home Support Supervisors and Nursing Program Managers are a dedicated team of nursing professionals who oversee and support our nurses and personal support workers, and ensure our clients continuously receive the best home health care services.
Nursing Week Spotlight: clinic nursing
As we come to the end of National Nursing Week, we shift our focus from nurses that treat our patients in their homes and facilities, and take a look at clinic nurses who provide care in our ambulatory clinics.
Nursing Week Spotlight: palliative nursing
It’s National Nursing Week! So far we’ve learned about ET nurses who help clients heal wounds, foot care nurses who help keep feet happy, and today we take a look at palliative nurses.
Nursing Week Spotlight: foot care nursing
It’s National Nursing Week! All week we’re highlighting the amazing nurses in our Spectrum family! Today we are putting the focus on feet and the wonderful nurses who take care of feet.