Captured Caring: Inspiring moments from December 2024

“The Pre-Admission Unit (PAU) and Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) teams have been busy giving back this holiday season. PAU organized a successful toy drive, collecting gifts for children in need, while PACU hosted a food drive for the PWA Food Bank, responding to the rise in food bank usage. The PACU and PAU teams, along with their dedicated colleagues, are proud to be making a meaningful impact in the community and help brighten the season for families in need."

Submitted by: Wendy Macey, Patient Care Manager, Pre-Admission Unit (PAU) and Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Surgical Services at Mount Sinai Hospital

“This month, the Maximizing Aging Using Volunteer Engagement (MAUVE) program collaborated with the University of Toronto’s Noteworthy musical club to bring holiday cheer to geriatric inpatients. Volunteers, co-op students, and stakeholders also gathered to celebrate the season’s spirit. The refreshed MAUVE program, now expanding to the 6th floor at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, aims to reduce loneliness and delirium by facilitating patient-centered activities and fostering meaningful connections with volunteers. Thank you, MAUVE team!”

Submitted by: Angel Lau, Elder Life Specialist, Volunteer Resources at Sinai Health

“The team on 8 North at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital hosted a baby shower for their collogues, Amy Wong, Pharmacist, and Brianna Murphy, Social Worker, as they prepare to welcome their baby girls—due just one week apart! The team came together to shower the soon-to-be mothers with love and well wishes as they embark on this exciting new chapter.”

Submitted by: Janet Sio, Pharmacist at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital

“On November 28, 2024, the Department of Medicine held an unveiling of a wall display on the 19th floor at Mount Sinai Hospital, featuring plaques honouring former Chief Medical Residents from 1974 to present. The unveiling was marked with a gathering, bringing together past chiefs and program directors to commemorate the occasion. The event was organized and co-hosted by Heather Smith-St. Kitts, our dedicated Administrative Education Coordinator for the past 38 years.”

Submitted by: Dr. Chaim Bell, Physician-in-Chief at Sinai Health

“The Corporate Communications team celebrated the holidays by decorating gingerbread houses that featured creative themes including the Sinai Shop, a hospital, and a doghouse. The team shared some laughs during a lively white elephant gift exchange, and enjoyed some well-deserved holiday cheer together.”

Submitted by: Corporate Communications team at Sinai Health