A Legacy of Leadership, Faith & Service

We recently recognized an impactful member of our HDGH community, Frank Bagatto with a commemorative stone in the HDGH Founders Garden, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to healthcare and his enduring commitment to his community.

In his numerous leadership roles, including past President and CEO of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital and currently as volunteer member of our Board of Directors and representative of Catholic Health International, Frank has helped guide our organization through challenges, growth, and triumphs.

Grounded in his enduring faith and inspired by the mission of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, Frank has devoted his career to ensuring that healthcare remains person-centred, compassionate, and accessible to the most in need. His commitment to servant leadership continues to strengthen the communities and organizations he serves.

Cardiac Wellness Celebrates 25 Years of Service

For 25 years, the Cardiac Wellness Program at HDGH has helped residents across Windsor-Essex improve their heart health through specialized rehabilitation, education, exercise, and ongoing support. Since launching in 2001, the program has grown into a vital community resource, serving more than 400 patients weekly across its Windsor, Leamington, and Tecumseh locations.

To celebrate this milestone, yesterday, we hosted a special 25th Anniversary Celebration, bringing together patients, families, staff, donors, and community partners. The event recognized the thousands of lives impacted by the program and honoured the dedicated team members whose expertise and compassion have helped patients recover from cardiac events and build healthier futures.

Over the years, the program has supported patients ranging in age from 20 to 95 and has helped thousands successfully complete their cardiac rehabilitation journey. The celebration also highlighted patient stories and testimonials that reflect the life-changing impact of Cardiac Wellness and its enduring commitment to heart health in our community.

Congratulations Cardiac Wellness Team!

A Day-In-The-Life of a Respiratory Therapist at HDGH

Registered Respiratory Therapists are a vital part of the healthcare team at HDGH. This Respiratory Care Week, learn more about this unique profession in our October blog.

Thanksgiving: A Time for Gratitude and Hope

This week, HDGH hosted its annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Services, bringing together our HDGH community and numerous community partners for a beautiful service honouring gratitude.

A Thanksgiving Message from HDGH's Spiritual Health Team:

As we celebrate Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, we are reminded that this holiday has deep roots in our shared history. Long before Thanksgiving became a national tradition, Indigenous peoples across this land gathered to give thanks for the gifts of creation, the harvest, the land, and the relationships that sustain life. European settlers later brought their own traditions of harvest celebrations, which gradually became part of the Canadian Thanksgiving we know today.For many of us, Thanksgiving is more than a long weekend or a meal shared with family and friends. It is an invitation to pause and recognize the blessings that are often easy to overlook: the gift of life, the people who care for us, the strength we find in difficult moments, and the opportunity to offer kindness to others. We give thanks not because everything in life is perfect, but because even in challenging times, we can find signs of love, hope, compassion, and grace. This Thanksgiving, may we remember those who are away from their families, those who are experiencing illness or loss, and those who may be finding this season difficult. May our gratitude inspire us to become a source of comfort and hope for one another.

May this Thanksgiving bring peace to our hearts, gratitude to our lives, and renewed hope for the days ahead.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Weekend

Celebrating Service and Excellence

Recently, we hosted our Service Awards and Retiree Recognition Event, celebrating employees and physicians who reached milestone years of service, honouring recent retirees, and recognizing the recipients of President’s Awards and Scholarships. It was a wonderful evening where colleagues gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of their teams and peers, all while enjoying delicious food, meaningful conversations, and plenty of laughter.

HDGH employees and members of its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Alliance took part in Caldwell First Nation’s Walk honouring Truth and Reconciliation.

It is through these moments that connections are formed and partnerships are strengthened to create true recognition and healing in our communities.

It’s that time of year again - The Big Party presented by Sterling Ridge Group Inc. is back taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Ciociaro Club!

If formal galas aren’t your thing, this event is for you - dress is casual at this party!

While it may be a new year for The Big Party, the purpose remains the same: bringing our community together for a great night while raising vital funds in support of Mental Health & Addictions programs at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.

The evening will feature food stations, dinner, live entertainment, DJ services, a silent auction, raffles and more!

We hope to see you there for an unforgettable evening as we Party with a Purpose