Victoria Hospital Winnipeg

This week we are going all out to raise funds for bit.ly/3N32VG8, www.thevicfoundation.ca and unitedwaywinnipeg.ca - three charities who make our city stronger and better! Feel free to join us with a donation!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Please be safe this evening!! 🎃

The healthcare system does so much good, but because our work is high-risk and very complex, sometimes things go wrong. One way to improve outcomes is for patients to be active participants in their care. Please feel free to engage, ask questions, and share your thoughts with us!! #PatientSafetyWeek

When you have a limitation, Occupational Therapy helps you prevent and solve problems in everyday life, allowing you to take care of yourself, be productive, and enjoy your leisure time. Small changes to your environment or your patterns can often make things possible again. We 💙 our OT staff!

"TGIF" isn't always applicable when you are working in a 24/7 operation, but nevertheless - let's choose *not* to live just for Fridays, for summers, for vacations...let's challenge ourselves to make every day special! Life is short...let's make the most of it! How will you enjoy next week?

A hospital needs a lot of skilled staff to run well. This week, we are thankful for our Respiratory Therapists (who help patients breathe), our Health Information Management staff (who manage data and records) and our Infection Prevention & Control staff (who limit in-hospital infections). 💙 💙 💙

Diwali, the Hindu New Year, is also called the "Festival of Lights." It is a celebration of new beginnings and the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrating involves cleaning our homes, lighting oil lamps, fireworks, sweets, and time with families. 💙

May 5 is Canada's National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) people. In Manitoba, on October 4, we also mark MMIWG Awareness Day. Want to make a difference? Read about being an ally: bit.ly/4nxjTgw

It is officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season! We love this recipe from eatingbirdfood.com - and if you buy pumpkin puree and freeze it in ice cube trays, you'll have a delicious cup of PSL in no time flat!

Today, our thoughts are with our friends who are marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. After a day of atonement and reflection, after fasting and repentance, and after the shofar is blown, may you enjoy a joyous year.

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. How fortunate we are to have access to free resources that help us deepen our understanding of the issues and inspire us to make changes. How will you mark the day? Any recommendations not on this list?

What percentage of Emergency Department visits do you think are due to falls? Did you guess a third? Yep! Now what percentage of those are in people under 65?
Did you guess 70%? We see fractures, cuts, head injuries, sprains, back injuries and more. Don't wait for old age to be safe!

Shana Tova to our friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! We'll be thinking of you as you attend worship services and family dinners complete with sweet foods to symbolize the beginning of a sweet year. Enjoy your celebrations!

It's Friday! Take a pause this weekend to care for yourself and your mental health. Here are five suggestions for ways to prioritize your time to make the most of your break!

Our Housekeeping Department has a unique tradition: on your birthday you bring cake for the whole crew! It works for them, and it means there is often a sweet treat for morning coffee. And doesn't cake make every day a little better? 🎂🎉

Winnipeg Redditors are the best! We're not sure which Urgent Care was being referenced, but ours has been overflowing. If you need us, we're there. If you don't need urgent medical attention, we've heard excellent reviews from patients who have used the medinav clinics!

We love it when a patient comes to Urgent Care having the benefit of being stabilized by a trained first aider - they can make the difference between life and death, and reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes. There are several businesses in Winnipeg providing courses now - register today!

Author Nicci Gerard said, "Dementia is a particularly long farewell to the self", when " a person goes to a place where we cannot follow them..." But we are not helpless. Start with Alzheimer Society Manitoba for helpful resources: bit.ly/3Vt4QYE

Thanks to the team who care for our gardens; they are looking gorgeous! Access to the beauty of nature has been shown to have significant healing properties, both physical and emotional, and so our gardens are far more than decoration. We are enjoying every last blossom before...you know! 🌺🌼🌸

It's that time - your annual reminder to be aware of symptoms in your abdomen or urinary system that could signal bigger problems. Early treatment brings the best results if it turns out to be cancer. This is a great job for your family doctor or a walk-in clinic.

Huge thanks and best wishes to Courtney for her work this summer through a WRHA Indigenous Health Placement and @supporttheVIc funding. Using her past experience as a nursing student and a Vic volunteer, she supported everything from a bed inventory to bereavement packages. Come back soon!! 💙💙💙

Canadians have celebrated Labour Day for 150 years. We may think it is the last hurrah before school starts, but it began in recognition of the contributions of workers and to advocate for their rights. Before we light the BBQ, let's pause to thank our amazing staff, many of whom are working today.

Sunday is Overdose Awareness Day. If you or a loved one are at risk of an overdose, check out Street Connections in Winnipeg (bit.ly/4fIQD33), Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, or any of their partners. Together we can save lives.

Welcome to Divyan, one of our newest employees! He's off to a great start in his first healthcare job. When we asked what he liked best, he said it was his colleagues: everyone is so nice here! We're always hiring: check out our vacancies! bit.ly/4mTqm4J

It's so simple: clean hands keep you healthy. "Hand hygiene" reduces both respiratory infections and diarrhea-related infections. So, ya, we're a little obsessed. Shouldn't you be too?

Empathetic people can form deeper relationships, and generally speaking, they get more satisfaction from life. But the more time we spend on our screens, the harder it is for our kids to develop it. Here is a great resource for parents on this important topic: bit.ly/45pWkhH

Today is World Humanitarian Day - an opportunity to make the world better in whatever way works for you. We all benefit by living in a world with less suffering, and there are also mental health benefits when we extend ourselves to help others. What will you do today?

Being kind to yourself allows so many other good things to happen. Focus on your own wellbeing. Speak gently to yourself. Take care of your body and your mind. Ask for help when you need it.

Want to be more organized this fall? Try a bullet journal! ✍️ Equal parts calendar, task list, and journal, it is 100% personalized to meet your needs and can be as simple or complicated as you like. It takes some time to settle on a plan, but start here: bit.ly/3H6hWYs