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Navigating the Mental Health Care System in Ontario
Navigating the mental health care system in Ontario can sometimes be challenging, particularly in areas with limited services. Ontario Shores has support systems in place to help individuals, families, physicians and hospitals access suitable and timely mental health care for people touched by... -
Accessibility
Ontario Shores has a tradition of providing mental health care that is based on the principles of acceptance and inclusion. We apply those same principles towards accessibility to ensure patients, staff, families and guests with disabilities feel accepted and included. We are committed to improving... -
Infectious Disease Reporting
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) believes safety is of utmost importance. We value our role in the community and understand our responsibilities as a public hospital to be transparent and accountable to patients, families, staff, stakeholders and the communities we... -
C. difficile (Clostridium difficile) - Reporting
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the... -
Hand Hygiene - Reporting
Hand hygiene is an integral part of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences' (Ontario Shores) patient safety initiatives, and we pride ourselves on our Infection Prevention and Control activities. We are committed to reducing healthcare associated infections, and support the improved hand... -
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of MRSA, this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the infection was present at the time of... -
VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus) - Reporting
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of VRE, this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the infection was present at the time of... -
COVID-19: Anxiety of Returning to Society
Returning to work after a leave of absence in the best of times can be anxiety inducing. I feel anxious returning to work after vacationing for a week knowing I’ll have to catch up on so much. Now many people who have been off for months will be returning to work at the same time all with the added... -
Do you identify as trans or gender non-conforming?
Do you identify as trans or gender non-conforming? Have you accessed services at Ontario Shores since 2017? Are you or were you between 17 and 24 years old when you accessed services? Ontario Shores is seeking your participation in a research study: Exploring the Experiences and Unmet Needs for... -
Right Care, Right Time, Right Place for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
In a fragmented health care system, four groups have come together to reduce inefficiencies, prevent people from falling through the gaps, and align practitioners around a best-practice approach to care for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, their families, and their care teams. Launched in fall... -
Meet Emily Willchuk, Integrated Care Coordinator
Why is the role of a care coordinator so important? In my opinion, it's because we're working to advocate for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. People diagnosed with schizophrenia often face high rates of hospitalizations and decompensation in the community. Each time someone... -
Meet Shane Mammen, Integrated Care Coordinator
I've had the privilege of serving as a Clinical Care Coordinator in the Integrated Pathway for people diagnosed with Schizophrenia. This role is incredibly important because it allows us to be the bridge between our patients, their families, and our dedicated healthcare teams. We're still in the... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 05 - Day 3, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
Episode 5 of the #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 3, the last day at the conference includes interviews with John Pare, Chief of Police at London... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 67 - #ZeroFlu Influenza Season and COVID 19
In this episode we're talking with Anson Kendall, Infection Control and Dr. Dave McNeil, Medical Clinic at Ontario Shores, about COVID-19 and the upcoming influenza season. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 16 - Lucas Silveira, The Cliks and Imagine Arts Festival
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to #mentalhealth , #mental illness and #recovery . Episode 16 features an interview with The Cliks Vocalist/Guitarist, Lucas Silveira (@thecliks). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team member Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1... -
Dr. Nadia D'luso and Dr. Lauren David
As we celebrate our 100th #MindVine episode, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Nadia D'luso and Dr. Lauren David from Ontario Shores as we discuss psychology, the science of behaviour, and its impact on virtually every aspect of our lives. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (... -
Psychiatric Emergency Service and Bell Let's Talk
In recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day and its 2023 theme of ‘Let’s Change This’, Dr. Phil Klassen, VP of Medical Affairs at Ontario Shores, and John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, discuss mental health and our hospital’s efforts to secure funding to build Canada’s first ever emergency... -
GRAND ROUNDS -- The Personality of Humor: An Overview of Theories and Intervention
January 20, 2022 11:00amJanuary 20, 2022 12:00pmLocationJoin Zoom: Zoom Invite Link -
GRAND ROUNDS: Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy
July 28, 2022 11:00amJuly 28, 2022 12:00pmLocationZoom Link