10 Things That Made Us Happy
Aug 2, 2022 | Patient Stories, Faces of HDGH
A little-known fact about August – it’s Happiness Happens Month! This month is meant to remind us that happiness happens in small moments. It’s our job to recognize those moments when they happen. In this Maison Dieu Health Blog, we are recognizing those moments with “10 Things That Made Us Happy.” We hope they also make you smile!
1. Music Heals the Soul – an uplighting performance from 4th Wall Music Windsor for patients, visitors, and staff.
2. Canadian Spirit by HDGH Outpatient Rehab Staff
No matter the occasion, patients, their loved ones, and staff can always find the perfectly-canvassed walls leading to the outpatient rehab reception decorated in full recognition spirit. The leading lady behind these creative designs… Certified Rehab Assistant, Sonia Ferrante. Thanks, Sonia, for taking the time, energy, and bringing happiness to everyone entering Outpatient Rehab.
3. Lights, Camera, Popcorn – TNI Movie Day for our mental health patients
Patients of the Toldo Neurobehavioural Institute (TNI) were able to safely return to one of their favorite pastimes of enjoying an afternoon movie in our Brown Auditorium.
4. An inspirational Message from our President & CEO, Bill Marra
Check out this inspirational message that our President & CEO, Bill Marra, posted on his LinkedIn
5. Changing Lives, Together – “Reasons to Love Therapy” Messages from Outpatient Rehab Patients
6. Celebrating the accomplishments, leadership, and contributions of our HDGH People at the Annual Service and Retiree Recognition Event
It had been a few years since we were able to host our annual recognition event but the 2022 evening was worth the wait. More than 500 of our HDGH gathered at the Ciaciaro in early June. The energy, smiles, food, and laughter made for a very happy night.
7. Officially Celebrating the Retirement of Former President & CEO Janice Kaffer
It was the perfect celebratory farewell for Janice. The afternoon open house celebration welcomed staff, patients, community partners, family, board members, and friends to celebrate Jan’s more than 30 years of healthcare leadership.
8. HDGH Staff taking time to regroup, recharge and remain healthy with lunchtime walks
We often hear that our HDGH Campus is one of the most beautiful well-kept, peaceful places in the city. “It doesn’t even feel like a hospital” are usually the words from patients and visitors. Our HDGH Team takes their own opportunity to enjoy the campus groups and surrounding nature with lunchtime exercise – the perfect way to stay healthy, balanced and moving.
9. 10 Years of Impact at the Final Probert Ride
One of the most recognized regional fundraising events has officially parked its bikes. With more than 1.2 million dollars raised to support our HDGH Foundation, the Probert Family along with more than 1200 bikers, sponsors and fans celebrated a decade of contribution to local healthcare in the 10th and final year.
10. RCC Staff Celebrating The Wins of Our Children and Youth
Of course, nothing makes us happier than knowing we have positively impacted our young people. Below is a happy moment shared by a member of our RCC Team:
“I was working with a family who ended up transitioning to another community service that best fit their needs. I wasn’t able to have a celebration session to end our treatment together so I mailed the child (10 y/o) a letter with some stickers praising her for her hard work. Mom emailed me thanking me for the letter and shared that the child put it up in their room.”