Recent News at VHA
2024
Blog Post
Dietetics
Understanding Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms and Dietary Management
March 18, 2024
Gallstones can occur when hardened deposits of bile form in the gallbladder or bile ducts, which carry bile to the small intestine....
2024
News
Inspiring Inclusion: Celebrating International Women’s Day at VHA Home HealthCare
March 7, 2024
“Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is making a new space, a better space for everyone.” – George Dei, Canadian scholar on race and anti-racism Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
2024
News
Social Work
Celebrating the Social Workers of VHA
March 6, 2024
March is Social Work Month across Canada and March 4-10 is Social Work Week in Ontario. These events are important opportunities to highlight and recognize the valuable contributions of social workers. This year’s theme #SocialWorkOpensDoors, reflects on how social workers use their unique expertise to find new and empowering pathways...
2024
News
VHA launches InnoVHAtion Advisory Committee to fuel Age Tech in the Community
February 28, 2024
Every VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) innovation endeavour aims to bring people together to improve the lives of clients and families and transform how care is delivered in the community. With the launch of VHA’s InnoVHAtion Advisory Council, the organization is taking a concrete step into the Age Tech space. The...
2024
Blog Post
How to Integrate More Plant-Based Foods Into Your Diet
February 12, 2024
There has been growing interest in the benefits of eating a plant-based diet and these advantages have also been well researched....
2024
News
Increasing Black Representation in Leadership: A Key Priority for VHA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team
January 30, 2024
When collecting data for VHA Home HealthCare (VHA)’s second Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Survey in 2022, the organization looked specifically at the experiences of Black, African or Caribbean, East Asian and South East Asian staff and service providers. The findings, highlighted in VHA’s DEI Report published early last year,...
2024
News
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: CEO Dr. Kathryn Nichol Shares VHA’s Priorities for 2024
January 26, 2024
It is an exciting year ahead at VHA as we aim to fully realize the plans we set out in VHA’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025: Care to Transform and engage broadly to set a new plan to guide us into the future. Alongside strategic planning, we have several key priorities this...
2024
Chronic Disease
News
Personal Care
VHA Partners with Circle of Care to Provide Specialized Support for Holocaust Survivors
January 25, 2024
It is estimated that there are between 13,000 and 15,000 Holocaust survivors living in Canada and Toronto has the largest Survivor community in the country....
2024
Blog Post
Respite and Renew Caregiver Support
Resources and Support for Young Caregivers
January 24, 2024
Caring for a family member or loved one, although rewarding, can also be an incredibly challenging role. Adults who find themselves in this position often struggle to balance their caregiving duties with life’s other demands. For younger caregivers, it can be even more challenging. While many people think of caregivers...
2024
News
Cloud DX Signs Contract for Remote Care Monitoring with VHA Home HealthCare
January 24, 2024
1/24/2024 January 24, 2024 – 6:30 AM PST Cloud DX Signs Contract for Remote Care Monitoring with VHA Home HealthCare VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of home care nursing, rehab and personal support services in Ontario, serving over 100,000 clients and families each year....
2024
News
2023 Client Experience Survey Results
January 15, 2024
VHA is deeply committed to staying connected with the clients and families we serve about the service we provide, collecting their feedback to improve care experiences. VHA conducts satisfaction surveys to gather insights and to help focus quality improvement efforts where they are needed most. We are pleased to share...
2024
Blog Post
Helping a Loved One with a Mental Illness Accept Treatment
January 15, 2024
If someone you love is struggling with a mental illness and refusing to get help, it can be distressing. Here are some general strategies that may be helpful. ...
2023
Chronic Disease
Dietetics
News
Nursing
New Partnership with Acute Wound Care Clinic Aims to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes-Related Amputations
December 18, 2023
Compared to the general population, people living with diabetes are over 20 times more likely to undergo a toe, foot or lower leg amputation....
2023
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Children with Complex Medical Needs
Chronic Disease
Helping a Teenager Living with a Chronic Disease Gain More Health Independence
December 17, 2023
If your child is living with a chronic illness, they will need to take on more responsibility managing their disease during the teenage years.
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2023
Media
News
Institute for Work and Health: “VHA’s Katherine Zagrodney given inaugural IWH early career award”
December 14, 2023
The Institute’s new research accelerator award to support study on personal support workers Working as personal support workers (PSWs) can be challenging, especially so for those who provide services in homecare settings. Individuals in this occupation work alone, interacting with clients with varying levels of care needs, managing tasks in...
2023
Blog Post
Tips for Caregivers to Set and Maintain Boundaries Over the Holidays
December 14, 2023
Without boundaries, routine responsibilities combined with holiday expectations can leave caregivers particularly burned out as the year comes to an end....
2023
Blog Post
How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
December 11, 2023
Skyrocketing inflation has made it difficult to manage the cost of living and it is more important than ever to find ways to save at the grocery store. ...
2023
News
Community InnoVHAtion Lab explores technology to better age in place
December 5, 2023
What comes to mind for you when you think about innovative technology? What kinds of tools are being used, and by who? If you pictured people, were they children or teens, young adults or older adults? If an older adult using a new technology wasn’t your first thought, you’re not...
2023
News
The Evolution of Compassionate, High Quality Care: Reflections from VHA’s President and CEO Dr. Kathryn Nichol
November 30, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, taking the opportunity to reflect and share appreciation for all we have accomplished together over these past twelve months is a meaningful and essential way to reset before we gear up to address the year ahead. This year it has been great to see our...
2023
News
Announcing VHA’s 2023-2024 Fellows
November 30, 2023
Each year, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) invests in the future of home care research through fellowship programs that support graduate student researchers and clinician-focused programs that offer therapists, nurses and personal support workers the opportunity to develop their research skills. As our current fellows begin their new research projects, here...
2023
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Chronic Disease
Dementia Care
Occupational Therapy
Palliative Care
Physiotherapy
The Role of Assistive Devices in Preventing Falls at Home
November 29, 2023
As we age, a number of factors can make falls more likely. These include decreased mobility, reduced balance, visual changes, chronic illness, medications and other health challenges. Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over the age of 65. Studies show that 90% of hip fractures are caused...
2023
LHA Model
Media
News
East Toronto Health Partners: “#OneEastToronto – Meet Nadine Williams”
November 29, 2023
#OneEastToronto shares the faces of East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP), a group of more than 100 community, primary care, home care, hospital and social services organizations in East Toronto, as well as patient and caregiver advisors, working together to improve the way people find and get care. Meet Nadine Williams,...
2023
LHA Model
Media
News
Hospital News Magazine: “New Healthcare Program Keeps Residents Safe at Home”
November 29, 2023
Ethel McGuire has lived in the same East Toronto apartment building for 30 years. For the last 25, she has been the building manager. For Ethel, looking out for the seniors in the building is a natural part of her role. “Just over eight years ago, when I hadn’t seen...
2023
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Chronic Disease
Helping a Loved One Live Well With Chronic Kidney Disease
November 27, 2023
Kidneys are small and mighty organs that filter any excess fluid, chemicals and waste which can accumulate as blood moves through the body....
2023
Blog Post
How to Create a Legal Will in Ontario
November 24, 2023
This planning will prevent extra stress and costs for your loved ones and make sure that your wishes are carried out as you intend....
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