The inaugural Guiding Star Awards recognized excellence in Patient, Client and Family-Centred Care.
Children’s Health Foundation celebrated five health professionals last night, for going above and beyond in caring for patients, clients and their families.
The Foundation launched The Guiding Star Awards for the first time to celebrate individuals at Children’s Hospital, Thames Valley Children’s Centre and Children’s Health Research Institute for excellence in Patient, Client and Family-Centred Care.
“We received many nominations and are proud to recognize five outstanding individuals who truly exemplify Patient, Client and Family-Centred Care,” said Scott Fortnum, President and CEO, Children’s Health Foundation. “These health care providers put children and their families at the forefront of everything they do.”
Children’s Hospital staff
Lisa Pearlman, Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Program
Children’s Hospital physician
Dr. Roberta Berard, Paediatric Rheumatologist
Thames Valley Children’s Centre staff
Karla Krekewich-LaFayette, Psychometrist, Autism Services
Children’s Health Research Institute staff
Dr. Kathy Speechley, Chair, Children’s Health and Therapeutics Division, and Scientist
Dr. Graham Chance Guiding Star
Dr. Leslie Scott, Chair/Chief, Division of Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Surgeon
Congratulations to all!
If you know a health professional who is deserving of a Guiding Star Award, keep an eye out for next year’s call for submissions by clicking here.
