Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN

08/31/2026

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also come with stress, anxiety, and a lot of emotions.

Dr. Parekh, Child Psychiatrist at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), shares practical advice on supporting mental health during the transition back to school. Learn how to recognize when a child may be struggling, build healthy coping strategies, and help set the stage for a successful school year.

Because a healthy school year starts with a healthy mind. 💙

08/31/2026

Congratulations to the inaugural AC: Health cohort! 🎉

At Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), we're proud to support partnerships that accelerate healthcare innovation and help bring promising solutions closer to the patients, providers, and communities who can benefit most.

We're excited to see how these Ontario companies leverage AI, data, and digital technologies to tackle healthcare's biggest challenges and shape the future of care.

Inaugural AC:Health cohort brings together 30 Ontario health innovators developing AI, data, and software-enabled solutions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

08/31/2026

These stories and the honesty in them are truly moving. Thank you for creating and sharing them.

08/27/2026

Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that make the biggest difference. 💙

A conversation. A favourite song. A game of bingo. A few minutes spent listening, laughing or simply being together.

For five years, volunteers with the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Waterloo Regional Health Network - WRHN have been creating meaningful moments for older patients while helping to prevent delirium and functional decline.

At the heart of the program is connection, helping patients feel supported, engaged and seen through conversation, activity and companionship.

As HELP celebrates five years at WRHN, its volunteers continue to show how everyday moments of connection can leave a lasting impact.

Read more about the people behind the program and the difference they’re making: metricqr.com/c/kzvCl5hLG

08/01/2026

August is here, bringing opportunities to recognize important histories, celebrate diverse cultures and identities, and learn more about the causes that shape communities.

This month’s observances include Emancipation Day, World Breastfeeding Week, International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, National Acadian Day, World Humanitarian Day, Women’s Equality Day, International Overdose Awareness Day, and many more.

Each observance is an opportunity to learn, celebrate our differences, and help create healthier, more inclusive spaces for everyone. ✨

08/01/2026

Today, August 1, Emancipation Day marks a powerful moment in Canada’s history, the end of slavery in 1834.

Officially recognized in 2021, it’s a time to reflect on the legacy of slavery and the ongoing impact of anti-Black racism in Canada and healthcare.

The Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Black Health Professional Collective (Employee Resource Group) proudly organized the raising of the Pan-African Flag across WRHN sites - a powerful symbol of solidarity with the Black community.

Together, we honour freedom, culture, and resilience.

07/31/2026

Dr. Bill Kalirai, Emergency Department Chief and Medical Director at WRHN @ Midtown, shares essential tips on preventing tick bites and what to do if you find one. This quick video covers the basics to help you stay safe outdoors all season long. 
 
📌 This video provides general health information. If you are concerned about a tick bite or your symptoms, please speak with a healthcare professional. For care options near you, visit 🔗 knowyourhealthcareoptions.ca
 

07/30/2026

We can’t wait! 🎶

07/27/2026

Behind every milestone is a patient cared for with compassion, a family supported, a volunteer who showed up, and a team member who gave their all. These moments shaped our first year as Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) and fueled the innovation, collaboration, and care you’ll see in our Annual Report (2025-2026).

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey.

Explore the stories and achievements that defined our first year in our Annual Report by going to the link in our bio.