Our burial practices need an eco-friendly update. Here's a weird, effective solution — made out of mushrooms! Watch Jae Rhim Lee's full TED Talk here: t.ted.com/9XFo5J2

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's iconic quotes on law, love and the fight for equality cbsn.ws/32JTcya

Sonnet 154. The final one. Here's to everyone who has been so kindly watching and listening to these sonnets. We never expected anything like this and we appreciate it enormously. Thank you! #ASonnetADay

We want to hear from you! St. Mary's is refreshing its strategic plan. Until October 23, we invite our community’s thoughts on how to best shape our future. Find the quick survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/SMGHStratPla… Thank you for your input!

Watch this... and feel the love and power of your 10 seconds. ♥️

Researchers have discovered a rare songbird that is male on one side of its body, and female on the other. It's being described as a "once in a lifetime" discovery. cnn.it/3dVOBwB

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The St. Mary's Testing Clinic will be open on Christmas Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All other days (including New Years Day) will operate under normal hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you qualify for testing, please see here for more information: smgh.ca/covid-19-testi…

Something to celebrate! Our own Susie Young, Dr. Eric Hentschel, Sean Winter and Cameron Little got their COVID-19 vaccines yesterday Grand River Hospital. After long-term care workers get the shots, small numbers from high priority groups at hospitals are offered them by lottery.

Leisa Faulkner, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at St. Mary's has an important message for the #KW community Region of Waterloo Public Health

It’s #BlackHistoryMonth #Kitchener! Although we’re unable to gather in-person to celebrate Black History Month, there are several virtual events taking place throughout the month that you can explore & support. Black History Month events: kitchener.ca/BlackHistoryMo…

Curious about when you'll receive the COVID-19 vaccine? This great chart from Region of Waterloo breaks down when and where you can expect to get the shot!

On the final day of #HeartMonth, it's fun to look back pre-pandemic and universal masking, at the great smiles of just some of our friendly cardiac team. They're still smiling, still providing top-notch care and we salute them!

Another milestone, the ribbon cutting for our new Pre/Post Heart Investigation Unit. 3rd phase in a $13M Heart Rhythm Program expansion. Grateful to our community & to Christine Elliott who was here for the kick-off announcement in Dec. 2019. Mike Harris @AmyFeePC @SMGHF

Beautiful new space ready to welcome patients next week for pre/post Cath Lab & Heart Rhythm procedures. Time to celebrate with an amazing team for achieving phase 3 of 4 in this $13M project - during a pandemic! Christine Elliott Mike Harris @AmyFeePC @SMGHF

Today we begin welcoming patients to our new Pre/Post Heart Investigation Unit. A beautiful space for those being readied for, or recovering from, diagnostic & treatment procedures. Grateful to our staff, a generous community & Christine Elliott @SMGHF Mike Harris @AmyFeePC.

Compassion. Respect. Inclusion. Integrity. Collaboration. Innovation. These values shaped St. Mary’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026. They were developed in consultation with staff, physicians, patients, our boards and the community. Visit bit.ly/3s6QDAE for more.

If you’re celebrating #GoodFriday this year, make sure to do so only with those in your immediate household. As you do, remember our dedicated staff and physicians who will be working to keep our community healthy and safe. #HealthCareHeroes #ThankYou

Inspiring Excellence. Healthier Together. St. Mary’s General Hospital has a new vision to guide us through the next five years as part of our new Strategic Plan 2021-2026. Visit bit.ly/3s6QDAE to learn more.

This week, along with our emergency services partners, we drove past our four local hospitals to honour nurses as part of #NationalNursingWeek. #ThankYouNurses for all you do for our community each and every day.