2012-05-07
Lakeridge Health Nurse Honoured with National Award
Scugog, ON – Lakeridge Health nurse Joni Mountford has been named Canada’s Nursing Hero by Hospital News, a leading health care publication. Joni was recognized with the national award for her outstanding work creating the Lakeridge Health Port Perry GIVE Program. “Joni is a role model for nurses everywhere and we are so fortunate to have her compassion and innovation as... more
2012-04-24
Lakeridge Health Helping Those Awaiting Organ Transplants
Oshawa – Lakeridge Health is partnering with Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) to help connect families with the organ and tissue transplant agency and the opportunity to donate. Call Screen Connect was introduced to remind hospital staff to connect with TGLN, and to talk to families about the opportunities of organ and tissue donation at the end of life. “We will do whatever... more
2012-04-13
Lakeridge Health celebrates the first anniversary of the opening of the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre
Oshawa – Today, Heather Griffith helped hand out cupcakes to patients and staff at the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre, which opened one year ago this week at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Since then, the centre has provided more than 7,200 mammography exams and more than 4,100 breast ultrasounds. The Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre is a one-stop shop for all things... more
