Message from the President & CEO
This past year was one that changed our daily lives , and tested our healthcare system in unprecedented ways – ways that we had never experienced and that we could not have imagined .
Each day brought new challenges and opportunities , and together , new learnings and creative solutions that helped us to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic . Silos within the healthcare system were dismantled , new partnerships were forged , and opportunities for stronger collaboration with our partners , our patients , and our community have emerged . We worked together as a united team , enabling our hospital to make significant contributions to the regional and system-wide response to COVID-19 . In short , it has been a year of tremendous transformation that will continue to have a positive impact on our performance and our future . We are stronger than ever before and the path forward together is clear .
Throughout this report , you will read stories of resilience and innovation that we are proud to share – stories that exemplify our steadfast commitment to put words into action , to achieve the goals of our 2017-2022 Strategic Plan , and to live the values of our CARE Commitment .
We could not have accomplished so much without our Board of Directors and Chair , Dominic Mercuri . This year marks the end of his tenure after an incredible 10 years of service . We can confidently state that the transformative work led by the Board and our Senior Leadership Team over the past decade – key investments in people , culture , infrastructure , processes and technology , forging strong community partnerships , supportive relationships with our elected officials , and embedding good governance practices – was vital to preparing the hospital for this current global health crisis . We are indebted to Dominic ’ s contributions to our hospital and our community .
As we reflect back upon the contributions of our staff and physicians who saved many lives , it is truly an honour and a privilege to have witnessed their resilience and compassion in caring for the people who we serve . We are very proud of our physicians , staff , and volunteers who have demonstrated leadership and an unwavering commitment to caring for the community throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic . On behalf of the leadership of Joseph Brant Hospital , I would like to sincerely thank our physicians , staff , and volunteers .
Thank you for your calm preparedness throughout the pandemic , and for always rising to overcome daily challenges . You are an amazing team !
We are also very grateful for our community , which has shown us overwhelming support this year . So many of you “ Joined the J .” You placed “ We ♥ Our Hospital ” signs on your lawns , you enthusiastically participated in Friday Front Line porch claps , you donated to the hospital and you provided food , chocolates and gift cards to support our health care teams . Countless times over the past year , we felt the groundswell of community support , providing inspiration and encouragement for our staff and physicians when times were difficult . We are grateful for that support and we are stronger when we stand together . Thank you .
COVID-19 will remain part of our lives and there may be difficult days ahead . Our vision , mission and values will continue to be our guide as we face these challenges and build a brighter future for our community together . Stay safe and take good care .
Eric J . Vandewall President & Chief Executive Officer
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