Indigenous Community Space now Open

The newly decorated Indigenous Community Space at HDGH is officially open. A dedicated area to foster cultural resurgence, safety, and connection to traditional Indigenous knowledge, the space boasts beautiful features including natural lighting, furniture pieces created by local craftsmen using local, natural materials, and a floor-to-ceiling mural depicting a peaceful scene of berry picking, which is a long-held tradition of Indigenous peoples. The piece is titled: Mawinzwaadan (pick the berries), created by local, Indigenous artist Naomi Peters; we are excited to have this mural replicated in our Tayfour-Emara tunnel, to be installed later this month.

The Indigenous Community Space is available 24 hours a day. To access the room between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. please contact security at extension 72030. The space is located in room 1426 in the Tayfour Building, Casgrain. Please review the Guidelines for Use of the space here.

Nourish to Flourish: Nutrition for Healing, Strength and Comfort

In recognition of Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian, Mairi Lenover, shares her journey and reflects on the important role food and nutrition play in patient care at HDGH. She also reminds us that food is more than nourishment; it is connection, comfort and an important part of helping patients flourish on their healthcare journey.

EDII Alliance Relaunch - Applications Now Open

Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare is relaunching and expanding its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity (EDII) Alliance. We welcome a variety of voices around this table and are accepting applications for community membership.

The EDII Alliance plays a key role in strengthening HDGH’s culture, policies, care practices, and community relationships. As we renew our commitment to equity, anti‑racism, accessibility, and advancing Truth and Reconciliation, we’re inviting community members and partners to join this important advisory group.

If you’re passionate about inclusive care and creating safer, more equitable spaces across Windsor‑Essex, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity within your networks.

Complete the application form by Tuesday, March 31st.

Your voice matters. Help us build a healthier, more inclusive community for all.

Call for Applications for HDGH Board of Directors

HDGH is seeking to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors and invites applications of individuals from the Windsor-Essex community for current positions as Director of the Board.

For this recruitment, we are seeking applicants with expertise in any of the following areas to be considered an asset to the current skills matrix:

• Legal Expertise
• Information Technology; experience with virtual care/service delivery would be beneficial
• Finance proficiency; financial accounting designation
• Corporate Social Responsibility; ethical, economic, environmental

HDGH currently has two unique opportunities available:

• Become a Board of Director Member: Ideal candidates will have a passion for HDGH’s mission to serve the healthcare needs of our community including those who are vulnerable and/or marginalized. Apply here. 
• Join as a Sub-Committee, Non-Director Board Member: This is a great opportunity to take the first step towards a future Director position on our Board. Apply here.

We thank all applicants for their interest in serving HDGH and the residents of Windsor-Essex. 

National Volunteer Week is Approaching: Call for Nominations

The HDGH Volunteer Services team is excited to celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and heart to support our organization! As part of this celebration, we are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Ronald J. Truant Award for Volunteer Appreciation.

This award recognizes a volunteer who goes above and beyond in demonstrating exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to Hôtel‑Dieu Grace Healthcare.

If you know a volunteer who embodies these qualities, we want to hear from you! Please review and complete the nomination form and submit it to Madeline Silveira by March 31st, 2026.

Let’s shine a spotlight on the volunteers who make a meaningful difference every day!

Honouring Saint Joseph

On Monday, March 16th we gathered in a spirit of gratitude and prayer as we celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. This day invites us to reflect on the quiet strength, humility, and faithful service that Saint Joseph represents, virtues that resonate deeply within the mission and daily life of this hospital community. From its earliest days, the ministry of healing at HDGH has been inspired by the dedication of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, whose charism of compassionate care laid the foundation for this institution. Their legacy continues to shape the spirit of this hospital, reminding us that healthcare is not only a profession but also a sacred vocation of service, dignity, and love for every person who walks through our doors. Saint Joseph, known as a protector, provider, and humble servant, offers a powerful example for all who serve here, physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers, spiritual care providers, and administrators.

In his quiet faithfulness, we see the beauty of work done with integrity and compassion. His life teaches us that even the simplest acts of care, listening, comforting, accompanying, can become profound expressions of God’s love. As the patron saint of Canada, Saint Joseph also reminds us of our shared responsibility to build communities marked by justice, compassion, and solidarity.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bishop Fabbro for being present with us during this significant occassion and for presiding at the Holy Eucharist. His presence among us is a meaningful sign of the Church’s pastoral care and unity, and we are grateful for his prayerful presence and encouragement to our healthcare community. We are thankful for this opportunity to come together in prayer and thanksgiving as a community of healing.

We give thanks for the Mission of HDGH and for all who continue the healing ministry entrusted to this place. May the example and intercession of Saint Joseph strengthen our commitment to compassionate care, inspire our service to those who suffer, and guide this hospital community in hope, faith, and love.