Posts tagged "Compassion"
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Volunteer Sarah Aly wins Human Touch Award
Sarah Aly is a volunteer in the hemodialysis unit at The Ottawa Hospital. When colleagues saw her dedication, hard work and bond with her patients, they nominated her for a Human Touch Award. She thought it was a joke – until she won.
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Patient uses Guardian Angel Program to honour extraordinary porter
Michel “Mike” Mongeon has been a porter at The Ottawa Hospital for 12 years, but he has been making people laugh and feel at ease his entire life. He was awarded a Guardian Angel pin on behalf of a patient for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care.
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Leadership students make ‘get well’ cards for patients
Elementary school students make cards for patients at The Ottawa Hospital.
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Survivors of sexual assault receive compassionate physical and emotional care at The Ottawa Hospital
If a survivor chooses to come to the hospital after a sexual assault, she or he will be met by a compassionate team. That team will offer medical care and emotional support, and, if the survivor chooses, will complete a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit that can help prosecute the assailant.