If you met John a few years ago, you would have seen a man known around town for enjoying long walks and working in his garden. His daughter Christine describes him as a man who lived for his family. Now, at the age of 87 and dealing with the impacts of...

On May 15, as 2026’s National Nursing Week came to a close, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) found itself with one more reason to celebrate as Dr. Karima Velji, Ontario’s Chief of Nursing & Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister joined us for a special visit. Starting first thing in the...

Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them fragile and more likely to break, is more common than many people realize. In Canada, an estimated 2.3 million people are living with the condition, and 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in...

Each May, during National Physiotherapy Month, we recognize and celebrate the important role physiotherapists (PTs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) play in supporting the health and well-being of Canadians. At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) and Champlain Rehab Solutions, our physiotherapy teams support clients in their homes, schools, and communities through a...

Every May, Canadians recognize National Speech and Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication health and the important role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists and communication health assistants. The 2026 Speech and Hearing Month theme, ‘Access Changes Everything,’ highlights the importance of timely access to communication health services...

Every year on May 19, we celebrate Personal Support Worker Day across Ontario. PSWs and HSWs (Home Support Worker) are an essential part of Ontario’s health care system. Their dedicated care, delivered with compassion, allows so many of our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes...

Sandra Hewitt-Stone is a once-in-a-lifetime nurse for her client and his family. Sandra has been a Registered Nurse with VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) for nearly 12 years. Her work in pediatric complex care is nothing short of heroic. Sandra spends most of her days in the home of a child...

Sydney Olsen is a Visiting Nurse and Clinical Lead at VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) supporting children and families, many with complex medical needs, including some receiving palliative care. Sydney is one of 5 VHA nurses who were nominated for the 2026 Hospital News Nursing Hero Awards. The Nursing Hero Awards...

On behalf of the entire House Calls Team, we are proud to nominate Fartun Amir, Nurse Practitioner, for the Nursing Hero Award in recognition of her exceptional and inspiring contributions to patient care. House Calls is a collaborative program providing comprehensive, interdisciplinary, home-based primary care to frail, marginalized, cognitively impaired,...

Tatheer Syed is a Registered Practical Nurse at VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) who works with our Strategic Solutions and Partnerships team. Tatheer has been a part of the UHN@Home program since joining VHA in late 2023. She came on board during a period of rapid growth and change, when new...

Worlanyo Matsakawo is a Community Palliative Nurse at VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) who joined in 2018 as an opportunity to expand her nursing knowledge and focus on providing care in the community. Worlanyo’s warm personality makes her stand out amongst others. The care and dedication she brings to her clients...

Monday, May 11 to Sunday, May 17 marks National Nursing Week across Canada. This year, the Canadian Nurses Association has adopted the theme of The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, which highlights the incredible impact nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation and advocating for client- and family-centred...

Caring for someone who is bedbound or uses a wheelchair comes with many challenges, and one of the most important yet often overlooked is protecting their skin. When someone has limited mobility or spends extended periods in bed or seated, their risk of pressure injuries increases. Pressure injuries, also known...

Good nutrition supports energy, recovery and overall health, but eating well doesn’t have to mean strict rules or major diet changes. In fact, drastic overhauls often lead to burnout and a return to old habits. The most sustainable approach is focusing on small, manageable changes. Even minor adjustments, practiced consistently,...

With warmer weather on the way, spring is the perfect time to refresh your living space. For older adults, a clean and organized home is about more than tidying—it supports safety, mobility and overall well-being. A well-maintained home is easier to navigate, can reduce fall risks, improve air quality and...

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) has made our myVHA Client Portal even easier to navigate for clients and their families with a new feature launched this week: The Evha AI Assistant. Thanks to Evha, myVHA Client Portal users can now access information and support quickly and easily 24 hours a day,...

This National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, we join communities across Canada to celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise to make a real difference. This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism, celebrates volunteer stories and encourages Canadians to discover their own ways to contribute, with the hope of...

For the second year in a row, employees from both Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto East Health Network, and VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) came together to take part in an engaging and insightful book club as part of Black History Month in February. For this year’s meetings, the novel “Black Man...

Zahra is a single mother to a beautiful 11-month-old boy named Arthur. She loves watching him grow and explore the ever-expanding world around him. Even at less than a year old, his fascination with books shows the bright young man budding inside of him. But raising a child alone is exhausting, and sometimes...

Caring for a loved one at home can be both deeply meaningful and profoundly demanding. Many caregivers step into this role quickly or unexpectedly, taking on the responsibility of preserving a loved one’s independence and quality of life while managing medications, appointments and household tasks. Much of this work happens...

March 8th is International Women’s Day – a day that both celebrates the ongoing contributions of women around the globe as well as advocates for a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. 2026 marks this awareness day’s 115th anniversary and while tremendous advancements have been made, gender...

Whether it’s down a country road in Caledon or up an elevator in downtown Toronto, occupational therapists (OTs) play a vital role in helping clients live safely and independently at home. The settings may look very different, but the commitment to providing exceptional, client-centred care remains the same. At VHA...

Medication safety is a critical part of keeping older adults healthy at home. While most people do their best to follow medication instructions, aging adults often face challenges that can make managing medications more difficult than expected. Many older Canadians take multiple prescriptions each day, often several times a day,...

TORONTO, February 17, 2026 – Today the BlackNorth Initiative, in partnership with VHA Home HealthCare, is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the BlackNorth Initiative and VHA Future Leaders Scholarship, a program that provides $2,000 scholarships to Black students pursuing post secondary education in Canada. This year’s scholarship recipients...