Concordia Connection Fall 2024
Welcome to Concordia Connection, Fall 2024!
Welcome to the Concordia Connection Fall 2024. In this issue, we’ll explore stories of the people and programs at the Concordia Campus. Home is more than just a place; it’s a feeling, an anchor in the storm of life, and a soul sanctuary.
Within these pages, you’ll discover diverse content curated to introduce you to remarkable individuals who will inspire and instill hope. We’ve designed a space that celebrates the beauty of shared experiences and the joy derived from serving and giving.
Restoring Mobility and Dignity to People’s Lives: One Step at a Time
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
Operation Walk is not just an organization; it’s a lifeline for those who have lost the ability to walk freely, play with their children, or simply perform daily tasks without pain. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide life-changing joint replacement surgeries to underserved communities, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and dreams.
Dementia Education for Better Outcomes
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
Cecilia Nguyen, Clinical Performance Specialist at Concordia Hospital and Concordia Place, and Terri Bowser, Regional Educator with the WRHA Rehabilitation Health Aging and Seniors Care, are the founders and passionate leaders of a comprehensive program called “Code Comfort.”
“Moving Should Feel Like This”
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
The Carefree Concierge Team is different from your usual moving company. They understand that downsizing and moving can be difficult, especially for older adults. Their team goes beyond just moving your belongings. They provide comfort and support throughout the entire process.
“Bubbles in the Tank….”
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
As Director of the Concordia Child Care Centre, Allen and her staff observe the children in their care to find out what interests them. “When our children are interested in something,” she explains, “they participate and truly learn.”
Keeping it Fresh with Carla Mendres
Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Concordia Village
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
Carla oversees a team of over 100 staff who prepare enough meals to feed 330 people daily, including two dinner options that almost always offer fresh vegetables and herbs. The convenience of having these fresh produce just a few steps away…
Concordia Wellness Projects Celebrates 20 Years
A Bold Vision Comes Full Circle: More Than a Place to Live
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
On May 15, 2024, Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. (CWPI) celebrated twenty years of service to the community with a gathering of stakeholders, residents and friends and a book launch that tells a compelling history of Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. and Concordia Village.
Building Brighter Futures: Transformative Supportive Housing for Mental Health Recovery”
Eden Health Care Services in Manitoba and Supportive Housing
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
Eden Health Care Services has been a cornerstone of mental health care in Manitoba, Canada, since its inception in 1967. Located in Winkler, Steinbach and Winnipeg, Eden Mental Health provides various mental health services, focusing on a holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
Warm welcome, ‘big goals’ for healthcare workers recruited from the Philippines
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
In Spring 2023, a team of Manitoba healthcare professionals travelled to the Philippines to interview potential candidates for healthcare jobs in the province. As part of this initiative, Concordia Hospital and Concordia Place bid for and initially accepted twenty-seven individuals for positions at our site in either Health Care Aid(HCA) or nursing positions.
Meet The Concordia Next-Gen Researchers
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
See our next generation researchers working at the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre in Winnipeg. All of them are pushing new heights with technologies and bringing better ways to treat patience recovering from Joint and Hip Replacements.
Food Services Innovation: Transforming Concordia Hospital Café
Concordia Café Offers Passionate Love for Good Food
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
When you enter the Concordia Café and discover that the menu special is Falafel Tacos, Swedish Meatballs, or roasted Veg Paella, you may think you’ve mistakenly stumbled into an internationally acclaimed eating establishment instead of our very own hospital dining spot.
Pushing the Boundaries that Enhance Health Outcomes
The Need for Arthroplasty Research Persists Beyond Where We Are in 2024
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
Orthopaedic Research at Concordia is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how medicine improves the lives of people suffering from joint pain, poor joint function, and limited mobility.
Our research directly translates into patient care, which helps us meet our patients’ growing needs while invigorating the community, growing Manitoba’s economy, and advancing orthopaedic care globally.
PharmaSave Concordia
Our Community Partner
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
We are happy to carry on our partnership with Abhi Bhardwaj, who is always a welcoming and comforting presence for our patients, their families, and the community.
At Concordia PharmaSave and Concordia Home Health Products, they are committed to providing the best customer service, showing compassion, and taking care of you as a whole person. They are here to meet all your needs and ensure you feel supported.
Home Away from Home
By Concordia Connection Staff Writer
For Concordia Child Care Centre Director Laura Allen, choosing the childcare field was not a choice but a progression of who she already was.
“My journey in childcare began with a deep love for children,” shared Laura. “It all started with numerous babysitting gigs, particularly for my young cousin who coincidentally was born six years to the day on my birthday.”
