Today, weāre honouring the amazing Oncology nurses who are truly making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. From patient education to care and emotional support, they are the heart and soul of our Cancer Clinic.
We asked our nurses in the clinic what they love most about their workāwatch to hear why they love their job and what makes oncology nursing so special. š
#OND2025 #CancerClinc #OurPeople #HaltonHealthcare
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Have you ever wondered what a Child Life Specialist carries in their toolkit? Watch as Jaime gives us peek into her bag and shares the essential items she uses to care for our tiniest patients. š«§šāØ
Thank you, Jaime! #ChildLifeMonth
Have you ever wondered what a Child Life Specialist carries in their toolkit? Watch as Jaime gives us peek into her bag and shares the essential items she uses to care for our tiniest patients. š«§šāØThank you, Jaime! #ChildLifeMonth
Welcome to Child Life in the Hall!Ā āØš«§
InĀ celebration ofĀ ChildĀ LifeĀ Month, ChildĀ LifeĀ Specialists,Ā JaimeĀ & Jocelyn, took toĀ theĀ hallsĀ to engage with staff and encouragedĀ them to embraceĀ theirĀ innerĀ child.Ā Much like building rapport withĀ their paediatric patients,Ā JaimeĀ & Jocelyn demonstrate how curious, playful questions can createĀ instant connection.
Our CertifiedĀ ChildĀ LifeĀ Specialists provide psychosocial care toĀ children and familiesĀ inĀ hospital, through developmentally appropriate education, preparation and coping support. #ChildLifeMonth
Behind every call, every page, and every urgent request, our hospital switchboard team is working tirelessly to keep things running smoothly. They are the vital link connecting patients, families, and teams 24/7.
Thank you for your dedication and quick response. š
#SwitchboardAppreciationDay #KeepingUsConnected
Have you ever wondered what a Child Life Specialist carries in their toolkit? Watch as Jocelyn, gives us a peek into her kit and shares the essential items she keeps on hand to support our paediatric patients every day! #ChildLifeMonth š«§āØš
Part two coming soon!š
Happy Valentineās Day
This Valentineās Day, we are feeling the love! We are beyond grateful for every thoughtful comment and note of appreciation you have shared with us. Your feedback, both positive and constructive, is always seen and valued and we work hard to acknowledge it every step of the way.Here is just a small glimpse of some of the heartwarming messages we receive. Your words truly lift spirits, help us improve, and bring smiles to our teams. ā¤ļøš#HappyValentinesDay #ThankYou #Halton #HaltonHealthcare #OurPeople
Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning in Halton and Halton Hills with expected wind chill values near -30.
Thank you to Dr. Ali El Hamouly, Emergency Physician at Milton District Hospital for sending us some tips to help keep you safe and warm in extreme cold temperatures.āļø
As the colder months roll in, germs and viruses are spreading faster than everāone of the most common culprits? Norovirus. It's highly contagious, but there are simple steps you can take to protect your family. Our Infection Prevention and Control experts, Josh and Stefania, share what you need to know:
āWash Hands: For Norovirus it is best to clean hands with soap and water, especially after using the restroom and before eating.
š§½Disinfect Surfaces: Clean any Norovirus contaminated surfaces and disinfect with a bleach based disinfectant
šWash Laundry: Use hot water for laundry that is contaminated with Norovirus.
š”Stay Home: If youāre sick, stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms stop to avoid spreading the virus.
As you plan for the holidays, remember some community health services may have limited hours and our Emergency Department wait times may be longer than usual.
For non-emergency care, there are other healthcare options available in the community. Visit the link below for a full list of healthcare supports and resources.
https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/know-your-healthcare-options
Have a safe and happy holiday season!š
Santa made a special visit to OTMH today, taking a break from his North Pole duties to spread some holiday cheer! š
A special thank you to the Oakville Fire team for continuing this wonderful tradition. Your generosity and partnership bring so much happiness to our patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers. We truly appreciate all that you do for our community! ā¤ļøš Oakville Firefighters Benevolent
Ever wondered what goes into a sleep study? Letās take a peek inside Andreaās bag, one of our Sleep Technologists, to see the essential tools she uses every day to help patients get the rest they need.
From electrodes to a nasal cannula, Andrea uses these tools to provide accurate assessments and help create personalized treatment plans that support better sleep health. š¤
Thank you, Andrea! #AlliedHealthWeek