From the Hospital
This past year was one that changed our daily lives , and tested our healthcare system in unprecedented ways that we had never experienced and that we could not have imagined .
Each day brought new challenges and opportunities , and together , armed with new learnings we developed 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 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 .
We are 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 .
Thank you ,
Eric Vandewall President and CEO , Joseph Brant Hospital .
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