ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthRevisiting KathyIn the early part of 2020, before the world shut down due to COVID-19, Kathy made the decision that it was time to retire from her role in…Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthRevisiting ChristineIn 2017 when we first talked to Christine, she was already four years into the journey of grief over the loss of her son Austin to an…Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthRevisiting VioletIn 2017, Violet was working as the Manager of Outreach with Sanguen Health Centre — a non-profit, health care agency with a focus on…Sep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthRevisiting Jess and NickWhen we first talked to Jess and Nick in 2017, it was only months after having lost their 19-year-old son Sean to an overdose. At the time…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthZoeyGrowing up, Zoey was raised in what she describes as a “great family”. Although she reflects that her mother was overbearing at times, she…Oct 17, 2019Oct 17, 2019
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthJenny and JohnnyJenny and Johnny are a cute couple who love each other a lot. They’re friends to many in the community and are passionate advocates for…Aug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthJuneWhen we sat down with June to talk about the opioid crisis in Waterloo Region and the impacts of overdose in our community, it was the day…Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Paramedic ServicesGratitude on the road to recovery — a stroke survivor’s journeySharon is the type of person that approaches life with an “attitude of gratitude” regardless of the challenge she may face. At the age of…Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Paramedic ServicesCommunity Paramedicine Program — Making Connections to maximize wellnessAnn knew from an early age that she wanted to become a paramedic. Her High School Co-op placement was with the local paramedic service…May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
ROW Public Health and Emergency ServicesinHumans of Public HealthEllenAs a Registered Dietitian in public health, Ellen and her peers work hard to support healthy eating in the community. Some days are spent…Mar 18, 2019Mar 18, 2019
