Monday Motivator

  • Layla the Therapy Dog

    This week’s #MondayMotivation looks at how a friendly face can transform a person’s day. Last June, our Elder Life Specialist- Rebekah Larter, initiated a Therapy Dog program for visiting with patients and their families. Layla, our therapy dog, and her mom Charlotte volunteer at the Hospital once a week to bring smiles to patients and… Continue Reading Layla the Therapy Dog

  • Sue MacNeil

    Today’s #MondayMotivation reminds us about the importance of teamwork and partnerships. Sue MacNeil, Guelph General Hospital’s Director of Food & Environmental Services provides quality food and a safe environment for our staff, patients and their families. She coordinates the work of six areas from housekeeping, portering and linens, to clinical nutrition, food services and our… Continue Reading Sue MacNeil

  • Marianne Walker

    Today is our 100th Monday Motivator! Our #MondayMotivation looks at what makes Guelph General Hospital what it is today. Marianne Walker, Guelph General Hospital’s President and CEO, leads our amazing hospital by supporting staff and physicians to do what they do best. Marianne sees her role as providing leadership to help achieve GGH’s vision, mission… Continue Reading Marianne Walker

  • Nicole Wolters

    This week’s #MondayMotivation recognizes just how powerful hope can be. Nicole Wolters is a Psychiatric Emergency Nurse in Guelph General Hospital’s Emergency Mental Health and Addiction Services (EMHS) unit. Every day, she seeks to ease people’s mental suffering and provide a very supportive environment for people to recover. Nicole, along with the rest of the… Continue Reading Nicole Wolters

  • Paige O’Brien

    Today’s #MondayMotivation inspires us to put others before ourselves. That is what Paige O’Brien did when she opted to collect donations instead of presents in celebration of her seventh birthday. Her motivation was to honour her cousin Kaitlin who passed away five years ago, days before her seventeenth birthday due to a rare genetic disorder… Continue Reading Paige O’Brien

  • Andrew Dickinson

    This week’s #MondayMotivation reminds us that communication is key in improving the experience of all those who are impacted by Guelph General Hospital. Andrew Dickinson, Guelph General Hospital’s Emergency Department Security Guard, aspires to make everyone who comes through GGH’s doors feel welcome, and for everyone from staff, to patients, to visitors feel safe and… Continue Reading Andrew Dickinson

  • Rachelle Peacock

    Today’s #MondayMotivation reminds us how a fresh perspective can have a huge impact. Rachelle Peacock, Guelph General Hospital’s Food Service Supervisor, loves being part of a team that provides nourishment to patients which contributes to their well-being and helps them along their road to recovery. Rachelle is a strong believer in the important role nutrition… Continue Reading Rachelle Peacock

  • Tour de Guelph Volunteers

    Today’s #MondayMotivation recognizes the critical role volunteers have in our community. This past Sunday, Tour de Guelph reached a milestone, raising close to $100,000! These funds will be used to improve patient care at Guelph General Hospital and support many other local initiatives. This is an amazing feat that could not have been accomplished without… Continue Reading Tour de Guelph Volunteers

  • Janet Chevalier

    Today’s #MondayMotivation inspires us to empower others. Janet Chevalier, Guelph General’s Patient Blood Management Coordinator, aims to empower each patient she works with, giving them the tools, knowledge and encouragement they need to take control of their own health. In her role, Janet works with patients who are preparing for surgery. She specifically helps them… Continue Reading Janet Chevalier

  • Elizabeth Stewart

    This week’s #MondayMotivation inspires us to find ways to contribute to our community in a positive way. Elizabeth Stewart, the Foundation’s Communications Specialist discusses what motivates her in her job each day and how she hopes to make a difference her community and in other people’s lives.