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Creating care together: patient and family advisors provide the patient perspective
Since 2016, patients and their family members have generously given their time as members of the PFAC, partnering with team members and clinicians to share their input on policies, programs, practices, and, most recently, planning for the future of care in the community. Having patient and family advisors as a part of the Hospital team means including the patient and family perspective at the centre of our work and the ways we design and deliver patient care and services.
Innovation: a cornerstone of care through St. Mary’s history and future
An innovative spirit has been at the heart of St. Mary’s from the very beginning, when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton first recognized the communities’ need for more hospital healthcare and founded St. Mary’s Hospital in 1924.
St. Mary’s honours 100 years with celebrations that reflect on the past and look to the future
St. Mary’s General Hospital marks its century-long legacy this October with a series of events showcasing its impact in Waterloo Region and beyond.
100 years of visionary care with an eye toward the future
From its humble beginnings to its current reputation as a leader in ophthalmology, the growth at the Regional Eye Program mirrors the Hospital’s unwavering dedication to improving patient outcomes.
“They were like family:” Patient Karen thanks cardiac team on Nurses Week
Karen Ludlam was far from home when she needed heart surgery to repair a leaky mitral valve. But at St. Mary’s General Hospital, she found family in her cardiac nurses.
Giving back: Edgar’s story of volunteerism and generosity
St. Mary’s had been there for Edgar when he needed a pacemaker installed in his heart. For a decade after his surgery, he showed his appreciation through volunteer work.
From Ladies’ Auxiliary to She Shares: How generations of inspiring women have shaped healthcare at St. Mary’s
From Ladies’ Auxiliary to She Shares: How generations of inspiring women have shaped healthcare at St. Mary’s March 8, 2024 by St. Mary’s General Hospital Amid the strife and sorrow
The heartbeat of our community: how St. Mary’s blossomed into a centre of cardiac excellence
What started as a small program with two cardiovascular surgeons has grown over the last two decades to a robust team that provides full-service cardiac care to roughly 1.4 million Ontario residents.
Love and Resilience: A Heartfelt Journey
Donna Strauss, a dedicated employee of St. Mary’s for an impressive three decades, shares her heartfelt tale of love and loss, resilience, and newfound love blossoming amidst life’s twists and turns.
Legacy of care: compassionate care
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton instilled in our organization: that it is an honour to serve – and in particular to ensure that those most vulnerable and marginalized have access to compassionate, high-quality care.
Community generosity: the roots of investing in St. Mary’s
It started with a promise. When St. Mary’s was being built in 1923, the hospital’s advisory board established a subscription committee, tasked with gathering community donations for the project’s building fund.