October is National Occupation Therapy Month so we decided it is a great opportunity to tell you more about what we do, why we chose this field, what we love most about our job, and why one of us chose to do a placement in India . . .

Celebrate Canadian Patient Safety Week – October 29th to November 2nd – and enter the contest for your chance to win an iPod Nano.

Congratulations to the 3 winners of this month’s draw, and Happy Birthday too!

The Annual Curio Sale runs for two days only – November 2nd and 3rd – at the Hospital Thrift Shop in Steveston. Come early for the best selection!

Clinics get underway on October 22nd at Richmond Hospital and on October 24th at Minoru Residence and Richmond Lions Manor.

We invite you to apply to participate in the program and contribute to improving patient care and workflow in Richmond. Attend the information session on Friday, October 19th to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

My physical injuries aside, she was able to “heal” my bruised ego with an anecdotal story to make me feel much better – all part of the healing process.

“Medworxx allows me to see the whole picture of patients’ current status from a holistic view; it also allows me, as a nurse, to create a multidisciplinary team discussion to tailor the best care of plan for patients according to their individual needs,” says Keilee Mok, Emergency RN and Experienced Resource Float Nurse.

Members of this popular vocal quartet stopped by Richmond Hospital to visit patients and staff in the Emergency Department and Cancer Care Clinic. They were also the featured entertainers last weekend at the Foundation’s Starlight Gala.

The U.S. National Center on Accessibility comments that playgrounds allow us to improve our physical fitness, build skills, work on problem solving, practice communication, set goals, share expectations, understand roles, and develop friendships. Because a child or an adult has a disability, does not mean their need for recreation is lessened. While play promotes self-awareness, inclusion promotes community awareness by involving both people with and without disabilities.