NEWS in General – October 19
.
GGH News
New Strategic Plan reintroduced at Staff BBQ
Other News
President and CEO “cutting a rug” for a good cause
Healthy Workplace Month Week Three!
Hope & Healing After Stress-Induced Trauma: Reflections for Healthcare Workers
Pumpkin Carving entries on display next week
Furkids of GGH: Meet Angel & Bolt!
GGH News
New Strategic Plan reintroduced at Staff BBQ
At last week’s Staff Appreciation BBQ it was a celebration of everyone’s ongoing commitment to providing the high quality of care for which the hospital is known. It was also a chance to reintroduce the hospital’s new five-year Strategic Plan along with new Vision, Mission and Values statements. The plan was developed after extensive feedback from both the community and within the hospital.
The wide-ranging engagement activities revealed the time was right for a new plan. While the pandemic isn’t over, hospitals are better able to manage its impact. “Often, we heard the time has come to look beyond the needs of the pandemic,” says Marianne Walker, President and CEO. “This plan is our five-year map that will guide us.”
It has been seven years since GGH’s Mission, Vision and Values were updated along with its Strategic Directions. “So much has changed since then,” explains Marianne. “The City of Guelph has added over 20,000 new residents and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the province. This creates more demand for hospital services yet our commitment is to keep providing the high quality care for which we’re known. At the same time, we need to strongly support our staff on whose shoulders this heavy responsibility rests.”
The strategic plan benefited from having over 1,000 people provide feedback. “Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultations,” says Walker. “You were heard. Many voices and opinions are reflected in this plan with its focus on inclusivity and the right of all to receive the high quality of care for which GGH is known. We look forward working with our community partners to meet our new Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Plan.”
Other News
President and CEO “cutting a rug” for a good cause
Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team leaders, Marianne Walker, GGH’s President and CEO and Ross Kirkconnell, Executive Director of the Guelph Family Health Team, are putting on their dancing shoes and competing in Guelph “Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars” on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Grand Banquet Hall.
They are two of the participants paired with professional dancers from various dance studios across Guelph. Celebrity judges will determine who will be the winning duo of the evening, but the public can also have their say! With votes – both online and at the event – you can help crown your favourite dancers as the “People’s Choice” winner!
It’s a cause that is close to Marianne’s heart who has already raised $1,770. “As a paediatric nurse, children’s health and well being remains my passion and this is one way I and others can improve a child’s life.”
Click here to view the participant pages, including Marianne’s and Ross’ voting/donation pages.
The event is an excellent example of how Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team partners are working together to improve the health of our communities. Proceeds raised from this event will support families with much needed funds for essential mobility and accessibility equipment. Funds will also support children to attend fully accessible and inclusive summer camps.
Pumpkin Carving entries on display next week!
The pumpkin display and contest will take place in the Bistro on October 26 from 1030-1430.
Healthy Workplace Month Week Three!
For more information on what is going on and how you can join in on the fun, please see the email sent Monday morning (Oct. 18) for a list of what is happening this week. Just as an FYI and to give you proper planning time, there are still some spaces available for the DDP Yoga class next Monday Oct. 24 happening from 12-1245. The class will introduce participants to the DDP style of yoga and will be taught at a level where anyone can participate and modifications will be given to ensure the class is right for you. Preregistration is mandatory to make sure we are within space & room restrictions, so if you are interested, please email HealthAndWellness@gghorg.ca to register. If you are unable to attend and would still like to get some yoga in, please check out Yoga with Adriene on YouTube for a variety of types and styles of yoga classes.
Hope & Healing After Stress-Induced Trauma: Reflections for Healthcare Workers
A live, virtual session with Lt. General Roméo Dallaire
On October 27 from 1300-1430 join Lt. General Roméo Dallaire to hear his story and the knowledge he has acquired during his distinguished career. It is the goal that this talk, which is geared to healthcare workers, offers participants hope, connection and a path to recovery. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during this interactive session. Please see the posters around the hospital or click here. If you are unable to attend, the session recording will be posted on our eLearning page under Additional GGH Courses > Health and Wellness for 30 days.
Furkids of GGH: Meet Angel & Bolt!
Hello cat lovers of GGH (and dog lovers, but we know cat lovers are just better humans overall! 🙂 ) Our Mom, Jenn, from Environmental Services, told us that she wanted to make us famous, so let us introduce ourselves: I am Angel (that’s me, on the left) and this is my brother, Bolt. I am going to speak on our behalf, as you can see I have my serious glasses on right now. These are courtesy of my human sibling who likes to dress me up and photograph me. Since I love my family so much, as they rescued me as a kitten 6 years ago, I am more than happy to let her show me this attention! (Note, they also call me “Angel Bear” because I am such a sweet girl!) My brother was also rescued about 6 years ago, but he is older than I am, although you wouldn’t know it – and his name explains why! He arrived here being called Bolt, and is lovingly called “Bolty Bolt” by our family, because he gets the zoomies like no one’s business! So although he is 10 (or 11, we aren’t sure), he doesn’t act like it at all!