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Nursing chief reflects on 'beautiful view of life and all its complexities'
Marilyn Ballantyne has moved from providing bedside care to critically ill newborns to creating the clinical environments that support exceptional inpatient rehab at Holland Bloorview.
Mazen has a mind for business and a heart for helping
Mazen Almaoui has been a paramedic, a computer engineer, and a business consultant. Now he applies his business skills to improve the quality of services we offer at Holland Bloorview.
For some hospital staff, coronavirus-fuelled fear and racism is personal
Amy and Clara discuss the emotional impact of mistrust and racism generated by the coronavirus.
Sarah inspires a nursing culture of collaboration
Sarah Rumbolt has received Holland Bloorview’s first Daisy award for nursing leadership for her role as clinical resource leader on our inpatient unit that supports children following painful bone
For Linda, communication starts with seeing through a child's eyes
For 37 years, Linda Buskin has been finding creative ways for children to communicate using a variety of technology and visual and auditory tools.
'Health care is desperate for more tenderness'
After training as a nurse, working for years in health admin, and advocating for her son with Down syndrome, Sue Robins was diagnosed with cancer. In a new book she calls for a return to the art and
Doug Miron's parting challenge: 'How come we're not more innovative?'
From therapist to volunteers director to leadership coach, Doug Miron has a vibrant 32-year history at Holland Bloorview.
'There are a lot of feelings that come up in this work,' rehab doctor says
Dr. Alysha Ladha works with children who are hospitalized at Holland Bloorview after acquiring disabilities through trauma or illness.
As a child, Brendan had many surgeries. Now he helps other kids cope with hospital life
Brendan Prince had surgeries on his spine throughout childhood. Now as a child life specialist at Holland Bloorview, he helps kids cope with hospital life.
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