Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Celebrates Nursing Excellence at 2026 Awards Ceremony

Every May, National Nursing Week draws attention from around our nation as we celebrate the role and contributions nurses make to the well-being of Canadians. The recognition week brings attention to the profession and takes place during the birthday week of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the founder of modern nursing.

This month, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) hosted its 2026 Nursing Awards Ceremony that honoured HDGH Nurses with the Jeanne Mance Extraordinary Nursing Award and the Lori Dupont Bursary.

Winners of the Jeanne Mance Extraordinary Nursing Care Award, which recognizes HDGH nurses who continually go above and beyond to provide compassionate and professional care to patients and exemplify teamwork, compassion, stewardship, and respect, included:

• Sava Demic, RPN
• Melissa Robert, RPN
• Griffin Salaris, RPN

The 2026 recipients of the annual Lori Dupont Bursary are Marjaneh Abdollahpour Dilmani, RN and Shauna Carter, NP. This bursary will assist Marjaneh in pursuing studies in the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Shauna will apply the bursary toward obtaining a Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions for Nurse Practitioners.

The Lori Dupont Bursary assists with continuing education costs. Each successful candidate is awarded up to $1,000.

“National Nursing Week’s theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, is reflected every day in the work of our teams at HDGH,” says Shannon Landry, VP of Clinical Services, Restorative Care & Chief Nursing Executive. “Our nurses are leaders in innovation, compassionate care, and patient advocacy, and they play a vital role in shaping better health outcomes for our community. The recipients we celebrate today truly embody the power of nursing to transform lives.”

Congratulations to all our excellent RNs, RPNs and NPs across the Windsor-Essex hospital system!

A Doctor's Day Reflection

Yearly, Doctor's Day is celebrated on May 1st across Canada. In our exclusive Doctor's Day blog, HDGH Medical Director of Restorative Care, Dr. Charlene Johnston reflects on her career, past and present.

Cardiac Wellness Patients Take Part in 30-Day Activity Challenge

Cardiac Wellness patients receiving care at HDGH's Bob Probert Tecumseh Campus stepped up their care journey with a 30-day Activity Challenge - much like the one hosted for by the HDGH Wellness Committee for employees.

The response was overwhelmingly positive. Each group embraced the opportunity, tracking their daily movement and supporting one another along the way.

At the end of the 30 days, participants proudly returned their completed tracking sheets and were celebrated for their dedication with well‑earned swag bags. The challenge not only promoted physical activity, but also fostered connection, accountability, and a shared sense of accomplishment.

Thank you to the Cardiac Wellness team for continuing to find creative ways to support healthy habits for your patients.

HDGH is proud to once again receive the Platinum Level Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award, presented by the Working Toward Wellness (WTW) Workplace Wellness Committee. This marks the 15th time we have been recognized with a Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award, an achievement that highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, retirees and their family members.

At HDGH, we’re committed to creating a culture of kindness, respect and a healthy workplace by providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Our efforts reflect a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing workplace injury and illness, and ensuring a safe and positive environment for all employees.

Thank you to all employees for prioritizing wellness in our workplace!

HDGH Welcome Video

Last month, we were thrilled to launch our HDGH Welcome Video. The HDGH Welcome Video is a 9-minute snapshot into what a patient and their family can expect during their time at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. We encourage you to share this video with your patients - available now on their bedside TVs and online on our HDGH Website and YouTube channel.