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Direct all media questions to our Communications Specialist: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.
For the latest news on Hotel Dieu Shaver - April 2019.
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre has been awarded a four year accreditation With Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
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.
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.
Hotel Dieu Shaver hosted its 3rd Annual Update in Rehabilitation Medicine.
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.
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.
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."
“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.”
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
NHL Alumni laced-up their skates to face off with and against Niagara hockey amateurs for Hotel Dieu Shaver’s Foundation 4th annual Rankin Celebrity Ice Cup. The two-day event brought in over $204,000 for the rehabilitation hospital’s Foundation.
Sometimes the eyes can say more than the mouth. This couldn’t be more true for Adam Skinner.
Ron’s wife Katy was a patient at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre from January 8, 2014 to December 1, 2015, (nearly 2 years) with stage 4 breast cancer.
“The diagnosis of ALS is traumatic, taking a toll physically, as well as mentally and emotionally. Thank you to the AAC Team for helping make our lives easier."
The Hotel Dieu Shaver’s Electrodiagnostic Clinic offers EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies with or without Electrodiagnostic consultation.
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre will be able to continue to purchase much needed patient-care equipment and upgrade treatment areas thanks to a donation of $514,309.15 from the healthcare facility’s Foundation.
Wilma experienced a number of our programs and through the help of all the therapists here, Wilma is able to function almost normally again. “I learned to maneuver around a kitchen again, was taught how to slice vegetables, I learned many things that I had lost the ability to do on my own as a result of the stroke and now I pretty well do everything on my own except I have to use a walker.” She is also an example for others in our community who have challenges to overcome.
HDS is very pleased to announce that Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre has once again been presented with a Green Hospital Scorecard Award.
It is with deep gratitude we thank our sponsors, players, donors and the community for your hard work, and generosity in helping us raise over $190,000 through our 2017 Rankin Celebrity Ice Cup hockey tournament, for patient care equipment.
At the celebration and blessing of the St. Joseph Statue that was once housed at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Ontario Street, Mountainview Group donated an amazing $750,000 to the hospital’s Foundation.
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre and Niagara Health have invested in an innovative new tool that improves the flow of patients by helping them to more quickly access the proper level of care they need.
