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A Vision for All: Mental Health Program Benefits from Accessible Resources
The number of people needing mental health care is on the rise, which means the array of needs requiring accommodation has also increased. Every day, we are looking for opportunities to improve the quality of a patient's stay and advance healthcare at Victoria Hospital. Over the past few months, new resources have been introduced that support our healthcare workers trying to effectively connect with as many patients as possible.
Victoria Hospital Foundation Announces $1.78 Million Mental Health Investment And Opening Of Manitoba Blue Cross Mental Health Assessment Unit
Victoria Hospital Foundation has announced a $1.78 million investment in two new mental health initiatives to support patient care at Victoria Hospital and the official opening of the Manitoba Blue Cross Mental Health Assessment Unit.
Art Class Brushes Up Creativity and Compassion For People Living With Mental Health Concerns
Thanks to the generosity of Tracy Stople and The Stople Hope Fund, Victoria Hospital Foundation hosted an art class for outpatients of Victoria Hospital’s Mental Health Program and clients of Winnipeg’s Artbeat Studio.
Recreation Therapy Program Changes Lives At Winnipeg’s Victoria Hospital
Thanks to the generous donations from our community, we invested in the creation of a Recreation Therapy Pilot Program that fundamentally impacted the health and wellness of patients with dementia on Low-Acuity Units at Victoria Hospital and connected them to loved ones, near and far.
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Emily's Story
I’ve been a nurse for four years. I know that deep down inside, the reason why I chose this career is because of my own personal lived experience. I always think about the type of care that I would have wanted when I was growing up - I talk to every patient in a way that helps them understand that in that very moment, someone truly cares about them and wants to help.
