Staff Health & Wellness

Our healthcare workers at Victoria Hospital and ACCESS Fort Garry are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support their health and well-being by investing in the initiatives below.

On behalf of all of us at the Foundation, thank you to all healthcare professionals at Victoria Hospital, ACCESS Fort Garry, and across our region for the exceptional care that you provide to patients and clients in our community!

Victoria Hospital Health & Wellness Committee
Committee initiatives including the Virtual Walk Around Challenge, the nutrition cart, and the Winter Outdoor Activity Challenge.

ACCESS Fort Garry Staff Wellness Program
AFG Social & Wellness Committee initiatives including monthly snack days, fitness activities, staff engagement and stress reduction activities, and holiday events.

Bike Lockers
New bike lockers were recently installed at Victoria Hospital and ACCESS Fort Garry.

Foundation Free Coffee Day
A free hot beverage for Victoria Hospital and ACCESS Fort Garry staff on the first Friday of the month as a thank you for the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Popcorn Thursday
A bi-weekly popcorn treat for staff at Victoria Hospital.

Virtual Trips
Educational trips to destinations including Churchill, Japan, and Mexico featuring fun snacks and prizes. Bon voyage!

Staff Lunch Days
Fun themed lunch days including the Festival du Voyageur lunch day in February.

Support Our Healthcare Workers Wear
An exclusive clothing collection of hoodies and t-shirts where all proceeds support wellness initiatives for staff at Victoria Hospital Foundation and ACCESS Fort Garry. Ambassador Nic Demski joined staff for autograph sessions last year.

Meditation Video Series
A four-week series of meditation videos from Mindfulness Meditations with Wonnita McDonald that were shared with staff at Victoria Hospital last year.

Food Donations
Coordinated and invested in numerous food initiatives to support staff at Victoria Hospital and ACCESS Fort Garry at the onset of the pandemic.

Staff Well-Being and Resiliency Project
A therapeutic program to support the physical and mental health of of staff at the onset of the pandemic.