Leonie Herx

Top 10 myths about palliative care

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Dr. Leonie Herx, clinical director of Palliative Care at Providence Care and medical director of Palliative Care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. For Dr. Leonie Herx, clinical director of Palliative Care at Providence Care and medical director of Palliative Care at Kingston Health...

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Providence Care is in the St. Patty's Day Spirit! 3 days ago

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Social workers and social service workers are an integral part of our health care teams across Providence Care. On this Social Work Week, Providence Care is shining a light on their invaluable role and unwavering dedication to the people they serve. providencecare.ca/social-work-we… 1 week ago

Social Work Week – March 6 – 12, 2023

test Twitter Media - Social workers and social service workers are an integral part of our health care teams across Providence Care.

On this Social Work Week, Providence Care is shining a light on their invaluable role and unwavering dedication to the people they serve.

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So excited to announce that the Providence Manor redevelopment project is ramping up again after a necessary pause. The project was put on hold in 2022 as pandemic-related inflation significantly affected the cost of construction. Read more: providencecare.ca/news-release-p… 2 weeks ago

News Release: Providence Manor Redevelopment Moving Forward

test Twitter Media - So excited to announce that the Providence Manor redevelopment project is ramping up again after a necessary pause. The project was put on hold in 2022 as pandemic-related inflation significantly affected the cost of construction. Read more: https://t.co/84DBFbu1ga https://t.co/tIob9QVFRH

Our Job Fair at Providence Care Hospital has just begun! Come to 752 King Street West until 2pm today to learn about the opportunities available, submit your resume and enter a draw to win a prize. On-site interviews will also be taking place. #ygk #ygkcareers #Kingstonjobs 3 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Our Job Fair at Providence Care Hospital has just begun!

Come to 752 King Street West until 2pm today to learn about the opportunities available, submit your resume and enter a draw to win a prize. On-site interviews will also be taking place.

#ygk #ygkcareers #Kingstonjobs https://t.co/bYfq6Ul98k

Stop by Providence Care Hospital tomorrow from 10-2 to learn about a variety of our job opportunities across our organization at our Job Fair! twitter.com/ProvCareCareer… 3 weeks ago

Don't forget our Job Fair is tomorrow from 10 am -2 pm at Providence Care Hospital!

Learn in-person what jobs are available to you! https://t.co/lv9HctbBhV #ygkjobs #jobfair #Kingstoncareers pic.twitter.com/U7SdlCqReh
— Providence Care Careers (@ProvCareCareers) March 1, 2023

Every Friday, you can find 72-year-old Kingston resident Poul Busk, at the Adult Day Centre, a community services program offered with Providence Care. Read Poul's story and see how aging adults are living at home longer thanks to our ADP Program. providencecare.ca/providence-car… 3 weeks ago

Providence Care’s Adult Day Program helps aging adults live at home longer

test Twitter Media - Every Friday, you can find 72-year-old Kingston resident Poul Busk, at the Adult Day Centre, a community services program offered with Providence Care.

Read Poul's story and see how aging adults are living at home longer thanks to our ADP Program.

https://t.co/Ninr9Y9ZX3 https://t.co/PJzqCd5MiC

Reminder: Providence Care's Job Fair is March 2! We have openings for clinical and support staff as well as students and volunteers. Come to our job fair to learn about the opportunities available and submit your resume. #joinourteam Read more: providencecare.ca/wp-content/upl… 3 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Reminder: Providence Care's Job Fair is March 2!

We have openings for clinical and support staff as well as students and volunteers. Come to our job fair to learn about the opportunities available and submit your resume. #joinourteam

Read more: https://t.co/JooaXjU4vC https://t.co/Co6o2fQWlm

Check out this February's edition of our monthly newsletter eConnections! This month we're featuring some amazing patient and client stories, honouring our amazing recreational therapists and updating you about our upcoming job fair. myemail.constantcontact.com/eConnections--… 3 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Check out this February's edition of our monthly newsletter eConnections!

This month we're featuring some amazing patient and client stories, honouring our amazing recreational therapists and updating you about our upcoming job fair.

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February is Therapeutic Recreation Awareness Month. Read about how Recreation Therapists are making a difference in Annas recovery and healing journey: providencecare.ca/recreation-the… 3 weeks ago

Recreation Therapists help patients thrive at Providence Transitional Care Centre

test Twitter Media - February is Therapeutic Recreation Awareness Month.

Read about how Recreation Therapists are making a difference in Annas recovery and healing journey:

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Preparation and construction activity will begin at 1200 Princess Street on the Providence Village Inc. property starting on March 6th with @providence_care's Hospice Kingston residence. providencevillage.ca/providence-vil… Retweeted by Providence Care 4 weeks ago

Happy Pink Shirt Day! Providence Care which includes Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term-care home and those in our Community Services raised $5,868 for our partners @BGCsoutheast & @BBBS_KFLA. 4 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Happy Pink Shirt Day!

Providence Care which includes Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term-care home and those in our Community Services raised $5,868 for our partners @BGCsoutheast & @BBBS_KFLA. https://t.co/FWqTCjkK8o

Are you looking for a new job? Providence Care has openings for clinical and support staff as well as students and volunteers. Come to our job fair to learn more about opportunities with Providence Care. For more information visit providencecare.ca #job #joinourteam 4 weeks ago

Providence Care Hospital

test Twitter Media - Are you looking for a new job? Providence Care has openings for clinical and support staff as well as students and volunteers. Come to our job fair to learn more about opportunities with Providence Care.

For more information visit https://t.co/M7ERwjtVZu

#job #joinourteam https://t.co/B1PeJJJ8zA

And Queen's University Public Health Sciences Student Association - PHSSA who donated cards, snacks, games and a puzzle! The smiles your donations brought to many residents yesterday is evident and greatly appreciated. 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - And Queen's University Public Health Sciences Student Association - PHSSA who donated cards, snacks, games and a puzzle!

The smiles your donations brought to many residents yesterday is evident and greatly appreciated. https://t.co/SXYhdbKioN

Valentines Day was extra sweet at Providence Manor thanks to some very special cupids! A big shout out to @alcdsb_olmc, Sparks, To Seniors with Love who donated adorable cards! 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - Valentines Day was extra sweet at Providence Manor thanks to some very special cupids!
A big shout out to @alcdsb_olmc, Sparks, To Seniors with Love who donated adorable cards! https://t.co/kLlSTK7p4Y

@SEAMOKingston thank you!! 1 month ago

Providence Care has been awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada by meeting 100% of Accreditation Canada’s Required Organizational Practices. providencecare.ca/accreditation-… #Healthcare #Accreditation 1 month ago

Accreditation Canada awards Providence Care Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

A big shout out to all the residents @QueensuFamMed, at all programs @QueensUHealth & across Canada for their dedication & exceptional patient care! Today, we celebrated #ResidentAppreciationWeek with residents on Hospital Medicine rotation @providence_care! @ResidentDoctors Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - A big shout out to all the residents @QueensuFamMed, at all programs @QueensUHealth & across Canada for their dedication & exceptional patient care! Today, we celebrated #ResidentAppreciationWeek with residents on Hospital Medicine rotation @providence_care!
@ResidentDoctors https://t.co/zvPOmUzEHJ

It's #ResidentAppreciationWeek Meet second-year resident doctor Jasmine Elliott who is in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program. Our residents deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, clients & residents. Thank you for your dedication! @ResidentDoctors 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - It's #ResidentAppreciationWeek

Meet second-year resident doctor Jasmine Elliott who is in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program.

Our residents deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, clients & residents. Thank you for your dedication! @ResidentDoctors https://t.co/Y7zqXNoBqp

SEAMO is very happy to recognize the resilient residents working hard to deliver outstanding patient care and assist our physicians in the incredible work they do #ResidentDoctorsAppreciationWeek2023 #ThankYou #MedEd @KingstonHSC @providence_care @QueensUHealth @CTAQueensU Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - SEAMO is very happy to recognize the resilient residents working hard to deliver outstanding patient care and assist our physicians in the incredible work they do #ResidentDoctorsAppreciationWeek2023 #ThankYou #MedEd @KingstonHSC @providence_care @QueensUHealth @CTAQueensU https://t.co/oeA3SM3eHb

Nearly three years after it opened, Kingston Health Sciences Centre is closing its COVID-19 assessment centre at the Beechgrove Complex on Feb. 24. #ygk trib.al/O09tEJ5 Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

Residents living with Alzheimer’s at Providence Manor are piloting an innovative program to assist them with way-finding. This is part of a larger strategic direction to enhance quality of life for those living with dementia. Read the full story here: providencecare.ca/refreshed-resi… 2 months ago

Refreshed Resident Home Area at Providence Manor Assisting those Living with Dementia & Alzheimer’s

test Twitter Media - Residents living with Alzheimer’s at Providence Manor are piloting an innovative program to assist them with way-finding. This is part of a larger strategic direction to enhance quality of life for those living with dementia. Read the full story here: https://t.co/i4DEFM5Yg9 https://t.co/Ra86zhH2uf

@jesstrier @queenspm_r Beautiful! 2 months ago

#HealthCare workers: Are you feeling impacted by stress related to working on the frontlines? #MentalHealth support is available to help you cope, including resources you can access on your own, with a group of peers or with a clinician. ontario.ca/page/covid-19-… #BellLetsTalk Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - #HealthCare workers: Are you feeling impacted by stress related to working on the frontlines?

#MentalHealth support is available to help you cope, including resources you can access on your own, with a group of peers or with a clinician. https://t.co/5NYl4e3UKI

#BellLetsTalk https://t.co/nkmpMMXzAa

Meet Perry Drobot. He says he’s on the other side of what was a long, tiresome and dark period of his life. “I’m starting to become a better person thanks to the hard work from the people at Providence Care,” says Perry. Read Perry's story here: providencecare.ca/providing-acce… 2 months ago

Providing access to support services in the community and closer to home

test Twitter Media - Meet Perry Drobot.

He says he’s on the other side of what was a long, tiresome and dark period of his life.

“I’m starting to become a better person thanks to the hard work from the people at Providence Care,” says Perry.

Read Perry's story here:
https://t.co/Icvade4bWl https://t.co/oZ06AsYyYv

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! Bell is highlighting organizations breaking down stigma & creating change. Here at PC, Dr. Ruzica Jokic is one of many making an impact in #ygk. She says everyday she steps outside the box when providing #mentalhealth care. providencecare.ca/stepping-outsi… 2 months ago

Stepping outside the box with mood disorders- Dr. Ruzica Jokic

test Twitter Media - Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! Bell is highlighting organizations breaking down stigma & creating change.

Here at PC, Dr. Ruzica Jokic is one of many making an impact in #ygk. She says everyday she steps outside the box when providing #mentalhealth care.

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When people are discharged from the hospital those involved should know what the follow-up care plan is, and with whom and when care will happen. We are working to ensure smooth and coordinated transitions to and from the hospital. flaoht.ca/coordinated-di… #OHTS @providence_care Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - When people are discharged from the hospital those involved should know what the follow-up care plan is, and with whom and when care will happen. We are working to ensure smooth and coordinated transitions to and from the hospital. https://t.co/bRdlpWPDNx #OHTS @providence_care https://t.co/sv1aSrccAV

On Tuesdays in the Art Hive, Goldendoodle Lucy greets each person who enters with a wagging tail and enthusiastic demeanor. Lucy’s volunteer handlers have a weekly presence in the Art Hive. Read more about how pets and art are bringing joy: providencecare.ca/pet-therapy-co… 2 months ago

Pet Therapy Combined with Art Bring Joy at Providence Care Hospital

test Twitter Media - On Tuesdays in the Art Hive, Goldendoodle Lucy greets each person who enters with a wagging tail and enthusiastic demeanor. Lucy’s volunteer handlers have a weekly presence in the Art Hive.
Read more about how pets and art are bringing joy:
https://t.co/CaK8MhHSHD https://t.co/QSKZOVtgFf

Providence Care's public newsletter eConnections is fresh off the press! This month, we’re taking a look into mental health stories and services across our organization to correspond with Bell Let’s Talk day on January 25, 2023. Read it here: conta.cc/3XRjnwx 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Providence Care's public newsletter eConnections is fresh off the press!
This month, we’re taking a look into mental health stories and services across our organization to correspond with Bell Let’s Talk day on January 25, 2023.
Read it here: https://t.co/mSmqRbdxuS https://t.co/p1puO21sva

At Providence Manor, 92% of residents live with some form of Dementia. By working to better understand residents’ experience, Assistant Director of Care Angela Lamb, is starting off the new year with a goal to enhance staff education surrounding Dementia. twitter.com/AlzCanada/stat… 2 months ago

As the dementia expert, the Alzheimer Society is your #FirstLink to expertise in risk reduction, dementia research and support. #alzheimersawarenessmonth https://t.co/FfQOVlXUrl pic.twitter.com/9aWl7p23lO
— Alzheimer Society of Canada (@AlzCanada) January 3, 2023

Providence Care’s January edition of eConnections is hitting inboxes Monday! Our monthly newsletter features the journeys of the people we serve and our volunteers, staff and physicians that make everything we do possible. Subscribe today! providencecare.ca/econnections-n… 2 months ago

eConnections Newsletter

It's Blue Monday, the gloomiest day of the year. Psychiatrist & Clinical Director of the Mood Disorders Team at Providence Care Hospital, Dr. Ruzica Jokic, was on @CKWS_TV last week and explains what the "Winter Blues" are how you can beat them. globalnews.ca/news/9407183/h… 2 months ago

We're excited to announce that construction is set to begin on Kingston’s first hospice residence. The residence will provide care and support services in a comfortable, home-like setting. providencecare.ca/hospice-kingst… 2 months ago

Hospice Kingston Residence construction project set to begin

Check out Psychiatry's Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde (@braindrum) quoted in the @TorontoStar about speaking at an upcoming forum on mental health in the workplace for the Niagara District Council of Women. Learn more: thestar.com/nd/news/niagar… Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

Did you know Providence Care has a new Twitter account!? Follow @ProvCareCareers to learn about our current job opportunities and how you can join our incredible team. #JoinOurTeam #ygk #Careers 2 months ago

Congratulations to our Recovery College team! Today marks DAY ONE of our very exciting program! Our Recovery College is all about guiding you on the path to wellness, is completely free and available to anyone interested. providencecare.ca/providence-car… 2 months ago

Providence Care is set to launch a Recovery College

Doing Christmas day call as always, did draws at units & distributed some gifts. One of my favorite days to be on call, as my colleagues can enjoy at home & I get a chance to thank our incredible staff working on Christmas Day!! @providence_care @QueensuFamMed #christmasoncall Retweeted by Providence Care 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - Doing Christmas day call as always, did draws at units & distributed some gifts. One of my favorite days to be on call, as my colleagues can enjoy at home & I get a chance to thank our incredible staff working on Christmas Day!! @providence_care
@QueensuFamMed
#christmasoncall https://t.co/GW8o9ZTq56

@drammarrashid @QueensuFamMed Thank you Dr. Rashid for your dedication and commitment! 3 months ago

This is Sterling, a Providence Manor resident who dropped of a Holiday card to Central Public School’s Kindergarten class. The card was a thank-you to the class for the cards they dropped off to the residents last week. The card was received with many big smiles! 3 months ago

test Twitter Media - This is Sterling, a Providence Manor resident who dropped of a Holiday card to Central Public School’s Kindergarten class.

The card was a thank-you to the class for the cards they dropped off to the residents last week.

The card was received with many big smiles! https://t.co/ERet9LtqG2

Follow @ProvCareCareers to see job opportunities at Providence Care in Kington, Ontario. twitter.com/ProvCareCareer… 3 months ago

We're hiring RNs & RPNs! Opportunities to provide person-centred care in a non-acute setting focusing rehabilitation, complex care and palliative care services are available.https://t.co/KN1H8FIqt6 #JoinOurTeam #ygk #nursingjobs pic.twitter.com/tf0cnm0px0
— Providence Care Careers (@ProvCareCareers) December 22, 2022

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