News & Updates on Hotel Dieu Shaver

Patient visiting hours suspended as second healthcare worker tests positive

At Hotel Dieu Shaver (HDS) a second healthcare worker in as many weeks has tested positive for COVID-19.

HDS healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19

One staff member at Hotel Dieu Shaver has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating at home. At this point, there are no other known cases within the hospital involving either staff or patients.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre confirms CEO

The Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre Board of Trustees is pleased to confirm the appointment of Lynne Pay as the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer. Anne Atkinson, Board Chair and Dr. Robert Stewart, President of The Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph of the Hotel Dieu of St. Catharines confirmed the appointment today.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Receives $1.15 Million as Part of Government’s Investment in Hospital Infrastructure

This morning at Niagara Health’s St. Catharines site, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott announced a government investment of $175 million to help hospitals across Ontario maintain infrastructure to ensure safe...

He won’t quit: NOTL author chronicles life’s ups and downs

Meet Mike Keenan, an NOTL author and past patient of Hotel Dieu Shaver.

The SPIRIT Newsletter - November 2019 Edition

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Director of Communications and Special Projects Appointment

We are very pleased to advise that Mr. Dean Lorenz will be joining Hotel Dieu Shaver as Director of Communications and Special Projects.

Dean holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (marketing major), and is a Communications and ...

Highly Integrated Rehabilitation Outreach Service

Last week the Provincial Government announced a significant investment in a program designed to improve patient flow, provide safe discharges and better connect patients with rehabilitation services in the community. In partnership with Niagara Health, Hotel Dieu Shaver will be part of an OT/PT team that will provide assessment and rehabilitation treatment to patients at Niagara Health acute-care sites.

The Niagara Ontario Health Team - Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara

The provincial government’s Ministry of Health has announced a new vision for health care in Ontario. A key element of their strategy involves setting up Ontario Health Teams, or OHTs, which the government has defined as groups of care providers and organizations that are clinically and financially accountable for delivering a full and coordinated continuum of care to a defined population.

The SPIRIT Newsletter - September 2019 Edition

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Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre Planning Grant Update

As you will recall, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Infrastructure attended the Hospital in February of 2019 to confirm that Hotel Dieu Shaver would be receiving a planning grant for expansion of our inpatient beds.

Employee Spotlight - Lynne Pay

What is your current position/role? I am the Vice President of Corporate Services and am currently honoured to be also serving as the Interim CEO for the Hotel Dieu Shaver.

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Niagara Ontario Health Team selected to move forward with full application

Hotel Dieu Shaver is pleased to share with you that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care announced that Niagara has been approved to move forward to submit a full application for an Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital receives over $662,000 from its Foundation

On Thursday, June 13, the Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation presented Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre with a cheque for $662,040.74 for the hospital’s 2018-2019 equipment and programming needs. The presentation was made at the Foundation’s annual Pasta Dinner and donor recognition event which saw over 430 staff, patients, volunteers and community members.

Hotel Dieu Shaver's 2018-2019 Annual Report

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre and its Foundation are pleased to share its 2018-2019 Annual Report.

Employee - Meet John Attard

John will be retiring from Hotel Dieu Shaver on May 17th, 2019.

Current Position:  I was hired by Niagara Rehab as the Professional Practice Leader, Speech Language Pathology in 1997.  Since 2013 I...

Hotel Dieu Shaver Receives Top Scores in Employee and Physician Survey

Employee and Physician Engagement Surveys were conducted at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre from October 24th to November 30th, 2018 using Metrics@Work, a provider of organizational measurement and consulting. The results revealed that Hotel Dieu Shaver scored above average for 25 out of 25 healthcare comparators (25 organizations and 30,000 survey respondents).

Hotel Dieu Shaver Celebrates $1,000,000 milestone from Auxiliary

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre honoured its 121 dedicated Auxiliary and volunteer members at its annual appreciation luncheon held Friday, April 12th at Club Roma in St. Catharines. At the luncheon, the hospital’s Auxiliary announced its total amount in donations was $1,075,524 since Hotel Dieu Shaver’s formation in 2005.

Volunteer - Meet Mikkayla

Mikkayla is currently studying Psychology at Brock University and volunteering with the Outpatient Stroke Program in the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson’s Rehab at Hotel Dieu Shaver. Mikkayla has been volunteering at Hotel Dieu S...

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Request for Public Feedback - HDS Patient Rights and Responsibilities

In accordance with the Excellent Care for All Act, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre recommends an amendment to its Patient Rights and Responsibilities (in italics). Hotel Dieu Shaver makes every effort to build our facility on the principle of mutual respect and would like to update its current Patient Rights and Responsibilities to reflect our beliefs. Hotel Dieu Shaver would appreciate the public consult on the proposed changes.

2018 Public Sector Salary Disclosure

In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is publishing a list of employees who earned over $100,000 in salary and taxable benefits during the previous calendar year.

The SPIRIT - March 2019

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HDS Accredited with Exemplary Standing

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre has been awarded a four year accreditation With Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

3rd Annual Update in Rehabilitation Medicine

Hotel Dieu Shaver hosted its 3rd Annual Update in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Celebrity Ice Cup Scores Big for Hotel Dieu Shaver

On behalf of the Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation, the Board of Directors, and patients, we want to thank our generous sponsors, the countless volunteers, including our incredible staff, who helped make the 2019 Celebrity Ice Cup a success.  To the 18 teams who worked tirelessly to raise funds for Hotel Dieu Shaver - we thank you for your dedication and hard work in ensuring that our facility has the equipment needed to empower our patients to reach their optimal level of health and well-being.

Expanding Rehabilitation Care in the Niagara Region

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure, were at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre today to announce a $500,000 planning grant for the proposed expansion of rehabilitation beds.

The SPIRIT - January 2019

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Meet Celine: 2018 Christmas Campaign Feature Patient Story

Celine is adamant to make the best of what she is given. "I’m so thankful to Hotel Dieu Shaver for giving me this part of my life back. People don’t think about the future. But they need to, and they need to know that Hotel Dieu Shaver is there to help."

The SPIRIT - November 2018 Edition

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Meet Bernadette

“I appreciate what Hotel Dieu Shaver has done for me. I didn’t know anything about the programs and services and the patients that are helped here. It’s the best place to get back on your feet.”

The SPIRIT - September 2018 Edition

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NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: Rankin Family Cancer Rehab Program

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: Are you or a loved one an oncology patient who have completed their treatment within the last 3 months, or who are under consideration for treatment and have been identified for being at risk for functional decline post cancer treatment?

Change in Senior Leadership

Please be advised that Ms. Jane Rufrano, CEO, has elected to retire from Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre effective August 1, 2018.  We would like to sincerely thank Jane for her tenure and service to the Hotel Dieu Shaver and the community we serve. She has dedicated her entire career to healthcare in Niagara. Since 2005, in her capacity as CEO, Jane led the organization through significant change, the assumption of the Shaver Hospital/Niagara Rehab and subsequent growth. We w

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Hotel Dieu Shaver Launches Cancer Rehab Program

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre announced the creation of an outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Program intended for oncology patients that have completed or are going through treatment.

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MPP Bradley Announces $500,000 for Hotel Dieu Shaver Planning Grant

MPP for St. Catharines, Jim Bradley announced a $500,000 grant to allow Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre to plan for an expansion of rehabilitation beds in Niagara.