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If you ask Desirée vandenTillaart what inspired her to become a registered practical nurse (RPN) 18 years ago, she instantly lights up. “My mom was my biggest inspiration. She’s the most amazing woman I know, and was an amazing nurse herself.”
She's one of the first people family members interact with when a loved one is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Dorothy Messenger may not provide direct patient care, but the volunteer plays a vital...
While it would be safe to say that COVID has dominated most people's lives for the last two years, it's specifically true for Dr. Audrey Tran. She's not only worked multiple rotations caring for patients on KHSC's COVID unit during the pandemic, but...
One of Dr. Aws Almufleh’s greatest passions is educating people about heart failure. The cardiologist says it’s one of the most under-recognized and insufficiently treated chronic conditions, with approximately 10,000 people living with it in...
When you hear about someone with not one, but two doctorates, you know they're deeply committed to their profession. Dr. Daniel Mulder, fits that description. But impressively his story is not just one of academic achievements.
As a patient or family member, it's likely a phrase you've heard, but have given little thought. "We've sent your sample to the lab and are running some tests." But have you ever wondered what kind of tests they are running? Or, how do we know if the...
It was love at first rotation for nephrologist Dr. Jocelyn Garland. "I trained at Western University and nephrology was my first rotation as an intern just out of medical school. I don't know there was just something about nephrology. Everything I...
Critical Care and Emergency Medicine doctor Stephanie Sibley witnesses firsthand the ups and downs people go through when someone is very sick. "Despite people's devastating illnesses, they continue to have wishes even in their last days and hours of...
Compassionate concern for patients' welfare and happiness ? Exhibits and performs outstanding patient care ? Positive effect on others ? Those are just some of the reasons why Dr. Yuka Asai was named the 2021 Derm of the Year by the Canadian Skin...
Nothing conveys trust quite like putting your life in someone else's hands. When people are critically ill in the Emergency Department (ED), they often have little to no time to build trust in the health-care providers they are facing for the first...
