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BUILDING ABILITIES FOR LIFE: NEWS FROM THE GLENROSE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (GRH)

June 2019

Building Abilities for LifeTM

“Once you set aside the acute phases or crises that mark injury or disease, much of modern health care is indeed rehabilitation in one form or another.”

~Dr. David Naylor, Former President, University of Toronto (2005 - 2013)

Above: Glenrose shows off our Pride at first ever Pride EventFar Left: New Research, Innovation & Technology Video now availableLeft: Glenrose celebrates 55 years of Building Abilities for Life

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GLENROSE NEWSLEADER IN PROVIDING SPECIALIZED TERTIARY REHABILITATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

A 4-Step Approach to Assessing & Managing Patients Living with RiskOver 120 geriatricians and other health professionals joined in person in the Dr. Bill Black Auditorium and dozens more joined via Telehealth on June 11th for Geriatric Grand Rounds.

The Glenrose invited Heather MacLeod, an occupational therapist who has done research in living with risk, to present “A 4 step approach to assessing and managing patient living with risk”. While each and everyone of us deals with risk every day, health professionals need to assess patient risk on a regular basis. This can be stressful for health professionals and their patients as sometimes they do not agree on the severity, issues and/or next steps. Health professionals tend to value patient safety over autonomy and focus on the negative consequences of risk. Ms. MacLeod spoke of a paradigm shift in health professionals practice: supporting patients “at risk” to live with risk at home while minimizing harm and optimizing function to fit to the patient’s goal. She presented an assessment and discussed issues related to risk and offered patient centered solutions to optimize safety and reduce harm.

Ms. MacLeod was part of an earlier 1-day Glenrose Workshop on living with risk in January 2019. Implementation of the tool is underway at the Glenrose. For further information on the presentation and the assessment tool please contact jennifer.klein@ahs.ca.

SENSe Discrimination Training (Sensory Rehabilitation) is Now Available Through Occupational Therapy Services in Adult SROPThe ability to accurately feel and process sensory information can be negatively impacted by an acquired brain injury. A loss or change in ability to process sensory information can make it difficult for a person to perform tasks as sensation is important for perception and action. Until now there have been few modalities available and a lack of evidence for treating sensation deficits. SENSe discrimination training is an evidence based approach for somatosensory rehabilitation in patients experiencing upper extremity sensory impairment post acquired brain injury (Carey, 2012). The addition of this modality greatly enhances treatment options available to clients struggling with sensory deficits and is an exciting addition to theGlenrose SROP Services.

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STRONG PARTNER WITH PATIENTS & COMMUNITY IN SUPPORTING PATIENT-GUIDED CARE

New TV Carts at the GlenroseThanks to Leif Robertsen, a Telehealth Technician who retired last fall but stayed on as casual, the Glenrose has acquired twelve new TV Carts to provide education, information and entertainment.

Our old carts with CRT TV’s were failing or in many cases not working at all. The screens were low resolution and both the carts and the TV’s were difficult to clean.

The Glenrose approached Patient and Public Services and requested new TV’s. Enter, Leif Robertsen. Leif immediately realized that putting new LCD monitors on the old carts would be unsafe as they are much lighter and would likely fall or break. Leif approached Glenrose Site Administration, explained the situation and asked if they could buy new carts. From there he would take care of the rest.

Leif worked with others in the UC group, found the right carts and put packages together to provide twelve new stands with 32” monitors attached. This is just one of the examples of Leif using resources in the most efficient manner, improving the patient experience and helping solve problems. Leif, since his retirement, has also resolved problems at Drayton Valley and Wainwright and is making significant headway in replacing some of the older TV’s in the Royal Alexandra and UofA Hospitals. Without his efforts, most of these projects would not have been able to be completed as the cost to bring in outside contractors is far too expensive.

Thank you Leif! Reprinted in part from an article by Mike Zingeler, Provincial Manager, Patient & Public Services, AHS

Old Carts

New TV’s/Cart(Left - Right)

Ina Roshko (Admin Assistant to Glenrose Site Director) & Leif Robertsen

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, TEACH & LEARN

Announcement of Zone Clinical Department Head - Child HealthAfter an extensive search and selection process, Dr. David Zygun, Edmonton Zone Medical Director announced on May 30th that Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum has accepted the position of Zone Clinical Department Heath - Child Health with AHS, effective June 1, 2019.

Dr. Zwaigenbaum is currently the Division Director of Developmental Pediatrics and Co-Facility Chief for Child Health at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. He received his medical training at the University of Toronto, his residency training at Queens University and holds a MSc. in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University. He is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and is a Clinician supported by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Chair in Autism, who has received the Distinguished Scientist Award of the Stollery Science Lab and national awards from CIHR, Brain Canada, Kids Brain Health Network and Autism Speaks Canada. Dr. Zwaigenbaum has previously served as Associate Division Head (Research) in the Division of Development Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and chairs or has chaired several national committees on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Child Health.Reprinted in part from the Announcement email from Dr. David Zygun, Edmonton Zone Medical Director

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Glenrose Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing (F&S) Service Medical SupportThe Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is please to announce that Dr. Justine Turner will be providing medical support for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing at the Glenrose.

The synergies with her administrative role with Home Nutrition, her academic interests and involvement with related QI initiatives such as Pediatric Eating and Swallowing (PEAS) present outstanding opportunities. This is a key step towards improvements in collaboration across sites for more consistent, evidence informed and understood F&S services for pediatrics in Northern Alberta.

Congratulations Residents!Congratulations to Lindsay Hubenig, Zaheera Jassat, Trevor Lashyn, Larry Yang and Chris Embree. These five 5th year University of Alberta residents in the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Adult Rehab) spent many hours at the Glenrose in both the inpatient and outpatient areas. Having now completed their residency with the University of Alberta and having successfully passed the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada exam, they are now officially physiatrists. What a great achievement!

Best wishes with the next phase of your careers!

New Glenrose Wound Care RN ConsultantThe Glenrose Nursing Professional Practice (NPP) Department is please to announce the successful recruitment of Wound Care RN Consultant, Alexandra (Alex) DeMeyer, who joined the Glenrose on June 24th.

Alex comes with over 14 years of clinical experience in surgical nursing and case management in Home Care services. She has extensive experience and training in ostomy, wound and lower extremity edema management. Alex is passionate about wound care and enjoys being a mentor, advocate and educator.

Please join us in welcoming Alex to the Glenrose team.

New Nurse Practitioner Unit 201The Glenrose Nursing Professional Practice (NPP) Department and Unit 201 are pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Nurse Practitioner (NP), Douglas King, to Unit 201. Douglas will begin orientation to the role on July 15th.

Douglas is certified in Family/All Ages and has worked as an NP for over 8 years. He comes with expertise in the management of pediatric clients with acute and chronic care needs. He has worked in both primary and urgent care services and is well accustomed to leading client care in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Douglas strongly believes in empowering patients to partner in health decisions and in building strong therapeutic partnerships with his clients.

Please join us in welcoming Douglas to the Glenrose team.

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On June 18th, the Glenrose Pediatric FASD Diagnostic team held a retreat at the GRH. Included was a discussion presented by Dr. Gail Andrew on the consideration of adverse early childhood experiences (ACE’s) in the diagnosis of FASD. This was triggered by the histories of many of the children and youth who are referred to the clinic for an FASD assessment by the multidisciplinary team. Sadly, many have experienced trauma in forms of neglect, abuse, exposure to domestic violence and have caregivers who are struggling with their own life experiences of multigenerational trauma. Many are removed from their families into the foster care system and experience multiple moves, which in itself is a trauma. These issues are rooted in the Social Determinants of Health. Dr. Andrew reviewed the current literature on the neurobiology of trauma and brain damage from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Both trauma and alcohol can lead to disruption in early brain development. Research using neuroimaging and disruption of the stress response system is the same for both. It is difficult to tease out the relative contributions. As a result, in the diagnosis, both FASD and Trauma are considered and interventions need to be both trauma and FASD informed.

In the afternoon, the leaders from Indigenous Cultural Competency Education, who are Ingenious Health Promotion Facilitators from AHS, lead the Glenrose FASD team in the Blanket Exercise. This powerful and emotional experience explores the history of Indigenous peoples from the conception of Turtle Island through the historical

traumas of colonization, residential schools and the Sixties scoop. The impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and more recently the Murdered and Missing Women and Girls was discussed. This put real life into the trauma discussion. The conversations shared by the team members highlighted the importance of recognizing and learning about the life experiences of many of the families going through the FASD clinic. The knowledge from the Blanket Exercise should be shared with all professional working with vulnerable peoples. Although FASD occurs in all populations and ethnic groups, the acknowledgment of the role of historical trauma helps us understand why the Indigenous population may be over represented.

Friends of Glenrose UpdateAt their annual general meeting earlier this month, the Friends of Glenrose elected their board members for a two-year term and highlighted the contributions they have made to the Glenrose Hospital. Over this past fiscal year the Friends of Glenrose have gave over $237,000 to assist various areas with providing care and comfort to patients. They have also offered discount coupons for the Friends Corner Store and Hair Salon at Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In partnership with the Glenrose Foundation, the Friends of Glenrose continues to distribute lap blankets to patients three times a year.

Thank you all the returning Friends of Glenrose Board Members for their continued commitment to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and welcome to the new members. Your generosity is greatly appreciated not only by our staff, but by our patients as well.

Returning Board Members:• Judy Krupp, President• Nicole Jankovic, Vice-President & Administrative

Secretary• Pearl Quinn, Treasurer• Sharon Slocombe, Vendor Markey & Finance• Roslyn Manning, Friends Library

New Board Members• Leslie Cowie• Anna Fossen• Janis Richards

Supporting Members (Administrative Duties)• Cheryl Budzinski, Registered Chartered Accountant• Jim Ross, Communications

Trauma and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2019 Retreat

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Looking Back - Celebrating 55 Years This year marks the 55 Year Anniversary of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Over the next few months we will be taking a look back and celebrating our history. Below is the first look back at the years from 1964 - 1969.

The Glenrose officially opened it’s doors on August 14, 1964 in a ceremony officiated by Dr. J. Donovan Ross, Minister of Health. Occupying a building built in 1911 that had been recently vacated by the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the building underwent renovations and modernization prior to opening and was originally called the Glenrose Provincial General Hospital. Renovations continued following the opening when the north building was demolished to make way for an extension a to the Power Plant. At the time Dr. John E. Bradley was Executive Director and Dr. Thomas Baker was named Chairman of the Board. The first year had an operating budget of approximately $300,000 and there were 688 admissions with an average length of say of 48 days.

1964 was also the year when the Glenrose Women’s Auxiliary (now known as the Friends of Glenrose) was formed to enhance patient care and comfort. During the Auxiliary’s formative years the members focused their volunteer activities on patients - greeting new arrivals, visiting the wards and escorting patients to appointments outside the hospital. They hosted monthly birthday teas and distributed small gifts to patients in celebration of Mothers/Fathers Day, Christmas and Easter. Craft/bake sales were held and raffle tickets were sold for handmade quilts and crocheted afghans. In 1965 the new Glenrose School Hospital building (now known as GlenEast) was being constructed and a Cornerstone Laying Ceremony takes place on Friday, September 17th once again officiated by Dr. J. Donovan Ross. Included behind the engraved Cornerstone is a time capsule full of artifacts that were chosen to reflect the Glenrose’s philosophy in 1965 as it applies to the education and treatment of its patient. The time capsule is still in place today and you can still see the engraved cornerstone.

On Friday, September 9, 1966 the Glenrose School Hospital officially opens at noon with guests attending ceremonies and tours throughout the day.

In 1967 the Glenrose signs its first affiliation agreement with the University of Alberta, designating the Glenrose as an academic teaching hospital. This is also the year the Glenrose received full accreditation and when the Women’s Auxiliary commences operation of the Gift Shop.

A new logo is designed for the Glenrose in 1968. The ‘Rose’ was designed as symbol of Caring, Hope and Trust. The five petals of the “Rose”, each shaped like the letter “G” represented the merging of the five administrative divisions of the hospital - the physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual.

In 1968 the Driver Training Program begins as a pilot project and in 1969 the Glenrose admits its first out-of-province patient. Station 301 - Child & Family Psychiatry Unit is also opened.

Fun Facts• Even though we celebrate August 14, 1964 as our official opening, the Glenrose actually admitted its first patient

in January 1964. • The Glenrose Provincial General Hospital was officially established and its Board of Management appointed on

January 29, 1963.

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A LEADER IN RESEARCH & INNOVATION

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Innovation and Technology at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital VideoThe Glenrose Rehabilitation Research Innovation & Technology (GRRIT) Hub facilitates as well as develops innovative technologies for use by patients, physicians and caregivers of the Glenrose. These technologies are used to improve function and the quality of life for our clients and their families. Recently shared across various social media platforms, the Innovation and Technology at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital video showcases a number of these innovative technologies. To view the video visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAYbzp_lyXc&feature=youtu.be

Technology Integration Working Group Open SessionThe Technology Integration Working Group at the Glenrose hosted an open session on June 20th from 1200- 1300 hours in Classroom A to learn more about clinical challenges from Glenrose staff. We invited clinicians from across the hospital to have pizza and talk with us about challenges in their work. This session has become somewhat of an annual event to help the Technology Integration Working Group better understand the areas which they can help solve technology related clinical shortcoming at the Glenrose. As well, have collaborations with groups outside the hospital such as NAIT, University of Alberta and businesses who may assist us. There were 51 participants who brought forth 33 clinical needs. The Technology Integration Working Group is now reviewing these suggestions and will develop a work plan on how best to move forward.

Career Leadership AwardCongratulations to Dr. Gary Faulkner, Director, Rehabilitation Research, Innovation & Technology Development, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Professor Emeritus, Dr. Gary Faulkner, received the Faculty of Engineering Career Leadership Award for “exceptional career and leadership contributions within the Faculty of Engineering.”

‘Dr. Faulkner joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1969 and was an integral member of the Department until his retirement in 2003. He served as Department Chair from 1984 to 1990, taking the department through some tough financial times while steering it through a major overhaul of its undergraduate curriculum. During his tenure in this department, Dr. Faulkner taught at all levels, and across the curriculum, receiving the department’s undergraduate teaching award five times and supervising over twenty-five graduate students.

“Leadership is all about finding ways to have the members of your team succeed,” says Dr. Faulkner. “Leaders need to develop a vision but success will depend on the imagination and ingenuity of the whole team.”

Dr. Faulkner has dedicated himself to service as a professional engineer. He is currently a Director of Engineers Canada, a Fellow of Engineers Canada, a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers and an honorary Fellow of Geoscientists, Canada. In 2012 he was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, to recognize significant contributions by Canadians that benefit the country and its citizens.’Reprinted in part from the Award Nomination Package

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GLENROSE EVENTS

Dr. Peter McCracken Legacy ScholarshipCongratulations to Anh Pham, the winner of the 2019 Dr. Peter N McCracken Legacy Scholarship. The award was presented to Anh in the Dr. Bill Black Auditorium on May 28th at the 5th Annual Dr. Peter McCracken Memorial Lecture in Geriatric Medicine.

Anh Pham is a PhD Candidate in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health (Oxford Brookes University) and an MD in Eastern Medicine (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam).

Anh is interested in supporting community-dwelling older adults by improving quality of primary care. Her doctoral research focuses on using data from primary care electronic medical records to predict dementia development. It is in order to provide appropriate care for people with high risk to avoid or delay dementia onset and to promote healthy aging.

Suicide: The Ripple Effect Screening A Huge SuccessThe Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) slogan for Mental Health Week, May 6-11 2019, was “#GetLoud about what mental health really is”. In honor of this important week to increase awareness and help put an end to the stigma surrounding mental health struggles, a screening of the award-winning film Suicide: The Ripple Effect was held in the Dr. Bill Black Auditorium at the Glenrose on May 29th at 1600h. The film describes the journey of 19-year old Kevin Hines, who in the year 2000 was struggling with serious mental health issues. Standing on the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge, unnoticed by people passing by, Kevin jumped. Miraculously, Kevin survived. Now Kevin shares his message of hope, healing and recovery across the world. His motto: #BeHereTomorrow and every day after that.

The film echoes what Clinical Nurse Educators at the Glenrose highlight at annual education sessions for nursing staff, which is that every patient in our care, regardless of reason for admission must have ongoing mental health assessments and that risk for suicide must also be discussed with the patients throughout their stay with us. The film also supports hope, which is a work that is widely associated with the Glenrose. Through Mr. Hines’ account of his international efforts to raise awareness about the importance of talking about personal struggles, about treating mental illness as any other illness, about bringing people hope for a better tomorrow and about changing the story of suicide attempts and deaths to create a positive ripple effect on the world, the film is believed by experts in the mental health field as being capable of saving lives.

The screening was a great success with 89 of 100 tickets sold. Of those, 64 were AHS employees and 18 were members of our City of Edmonton public. Those in attendance have become part of Kevin Hines’ Ripple Effect upon suicide awareness and prevention, which is something to be incredibly proud of. Keep the Ripple going!

Thank you to all the teams who supported the event and a special thank you to Lisa Duncan, Glenrose Clinical Nurse Educator for organzing the event.

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“What Matters To You?” DayOn June 6th, Glenrose patients, family, staff and volunteers participated in “What Matters to You?” Day. Providing patient-centred care is important because it results in better outcomes for patients and greater satisfaction with care. “What Matters to You?” Day supports this by putting the patient voice at the centre of care, by focusing on what matters to them.

"What Matters to You?" Day started in Norway in 2014 and has since become a global event. We liked the idea so much, we adopted it for AHS. Leaders at the Glenrose took turns with our Coffee Cart, meeting patients and family in various waiting areas around the hospital, serving coffee and asking “What Matters to You?”. Staff encouraged patients at our Seniors Week event to complete the What Matters to You Cards. These cards were placed on our Learning Tree Wall on the main level of the hospital. This simple question has a big impact on helping health care providers better understand the needs of our patients.

Seniors’ Week 2019 - A Celebration of Seniors at the GlenroseThe Recreation Therapy department at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital proudly hosted a variety of events from June 3rd - 9th in celebration of Seniors’ Week. Seniors were able to fulfill their musical desires while benefiting spiritually through an integrative drumming circle. Seniors enjoyed refreshments and shared their words of wisdom while listening to the talents of the Terry Jorden & Friends band during the hospital wide entertainment event. Members of the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE) graciously set up a Community Connections information booth on June 3rd and a resource table was set up in the Cravings Cafe Atrium throughout the week for patients and their families to increase their knowledge of community supports and programming.

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Glenrose Unit 302 BBQ FundraiserGlenrose Unit 302 is an adolescent unit that provides treatment to teens and families from Edmonton and North/Central Alberta that are experiencing complex mental health conditions. Unit 302 has 15 inpatient beds and 3 day-patient beds with a multidisciplinary treatment team comprised of teachers, nurses, child/youth specialists, a social worker, occupational therapist, and a unit clerk with treatment overseen by 2 psychiatrists. The unit is supported by food service and housekeeping staff.

Staff on the unit can’t confirm exactly when the first BBQ occurred, but are estimating about 15-20 years ago. It was a result of a “Life Skills” group run by the unit occupational therapist and nursing staff. A goal of the group was to provide a chance to practice developmentally appropriate life skills such as menu development, budgeting, shopping and cooking. Another goal was to raise money to attend group activities in the community. The skills practiced were in the context of a group where social interaction and team building are unit goals.

The size of the BBQ has grown over the years but the goals have remained the same. The staff of the Glenrose have been tremendous supporters of our BBQs. Unit 302 staff hope that in addition to enjoying some burgers, that our customers have gained appreciation and perspective about teens with mental health difficulties and that when provided with support and opportunity, our kids function as well as kids without these issues, and overall our kids are polite, helpful, and want to succeed. Unit 302 staff hope that our BBQ’s help to destigmatize mental health and we are thankful that GRH staff have embraced our efforts and our kids.

Feeding & Swallowing Open House On June 13th the Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing team hosted an Open House Event to showcase their new clinic space. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Glenrose the team was able to purchase a nursing chair, specialty equipment for feeding, toys, books and other items to ensure our patients and their families are comfortable during their visit. A generous donation from the Glenrose Foundation allowed the team to purchase a wheelchair scale, infant scale, stadiometer and an infant length board.

Wheelchair Scale

Infant Length Board

Kitchen Equipment

In Summer 2018 the wheels were set in motion for our program to make-over our clinic space. The opportunity to move to a larger clinic space came up at the same time that we were working on a proposal to the Friends of the Glenrose to fund some new furniture and supplies.

Our old room was small, and very crowded when our teams plus the families and community therapists were in there. We had very minimal storage and we often used the window ledges to stack up supplies and feeding seats.

We are so grateful to the Friends of the Glenrose!

Their generous donation allowed us to buy:

We are so thankful for the generous donation from The Glenrose Foundation that allowed us to purchase a wheelchair scale, infant scale, standiometer and infant length board! This equipment is crucial for monitoring growth. It has been great to be able to measure children in the clinic room, rather than elsewhere in the hospital. This makes our appointments easier for kids & families!

FEEDING & SWALLOWING

CLINIC EDITION

Infant Scale

Nursing Chair

New furniture for big & little people

Artwork & New Toys

Keekaroo Height-

Right Chairs

Wheelchair Scale

Infant Length Board

Kitchen Equipment

In Summer 2018 the wheels were set in motion for our program to make-over our clinic space. The opportunity to move to a larger clinic space came up at the same time that we were working on a proposal to the Friends of the Glenrose to fund some new furniture and supplies.

Our old room was small, and very crowded when our teams plus the families and community therapists were in there. We had very minimal storage and we often used the window ledges to stack up supplies and feeding seats.

We are so grateful to the Friends of the Glenrose!

Their generous donation allowed us to buy:

We are so thankful for the generous donation from The Glenrose Foundation that allowed us to purchase a wheelchair scale, infant scale, standiometer and infant length board! This equipment is crucial for monitoring growth. It has been great to be able to measure children in the clinic room, rather than elsewhere in the hospital. This makes our appointments easier for kids & families!

FEEDING & SWALLOWING

CLINIC EDITION

Infant Scale

Nursing Chair

New furniture for big & little people

Artwork & New Toys

Keekaroo Height-

Right Chairs

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Pride at the GlenroseOn June 20th, the Glenrose shared and showed off our Pride at our first, now to be annual, Pride Event. Patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers enjoyed cake and had an opportunity to purchase some #AHSpride swag. Hosted by the Glenrose WOW Committee the event was a resounding success with a great turnout and interest from attendees. Deb Gordon, Vice President & Chief Health Operations Officer, Northern Alberta sent along this note of best wishes for those who were able to gather and celebrate:

“Thank you very much to the team at the Glenrose for hosting this first Pride Celebration and for sharing how the Glenrose along with the rest of AHS is so very committed to providing safer and more inclusive care and health services. I am excited to see the Glenrose encouraging and supporting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and physicians, and patients and their families.

Thank you so much to everyone and again so sorry I can’t be with you today. Have fun!”

Thank you to Lynnae Blum and Mareika Purdon, WOW Committee Co-chairs for organizing the event and to the all the volunteers who helped support it.

Canada Day BBQIn celebration of Canada Day the Glenrose WOW Committee held the annual Canada Day BBQ on June 26, 2019. Glenrose physicians, staff, volunteers, patients and their families attended the event held outside the Glenrose Main Entrance.

Thank you to Lynnae Blum & Marisa Baretta-Nay for all their hard work in organizing the BBQ, the Glenrose Foundation for providing the raffle goodies, and all the volunteers who helped make this another successful event.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information contact:Cathy Hill

Interim Senior Operating Officer, GRHEmail: catherine.hill@ahs.ca

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Courage Award Nominations - Now OpenThe Courage Awards celebrate the remarkable rehabilitation journeys undertaken by our patients and their caregivers and recognize those that have faced challenges with determination. Staff at GRH are encouraged to submit a nomination form for anyone who you feel fits the criteria laid out in the nomination package. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 12, 2019.

For the nomination package or if you have any questions please reach out to the Glenrose Foundation at 780.735.6179.

Opening Doors for Autism Gala & AuctionHelp bring life-changing opportunities to people living with autism. Date: Friday, October 5, 2019Location: Edmonton Northlands EXPO Centre

For more details visit www.autismedmonton.org