The average person may never have heard of a Broda Chair before, but they are a staple in the Palliative Care Unit here at Riverview Health Centre and many other Palliative Care Units. A Canadian company designed Broda Chairs to provide safety, mobility, and essential comfort. They are like a... Read more »
Six resident rooms received a valuable upgrade last week in the Personal Care Home unit at Riverview. A ceiling lift is a stationary lifting device mounted on a rail system that hydraulically lifts and transfers patients in a sling-seat between a bed and a chair or wheelchair. They are a... Read more »
Friday, December 13, 2019 started out like any other for, then 17-year-old, Kaitlyn Childs. She was mid-way through first semester of Grade 12, excelling in her mostly science-based classes, while being busy with her extracurricular activities including music, dance, and playing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Drumline. Kaitlyn was excited... Read more »
Bruce is a talented artist who finds inspiration in nature, which is evident when you visit his unit at Riverview Health Centre. Even before entering his room, you take notice of the eye-catching lakeside painting he created that is hanging in the hallway, and his room showcases even more of... Read more »
The rehabilitation floors have new modern TVs to gather round, not only providing comforting entertainment but also mental health and social benefits.
A couple of new blanket warmers, partially funded by a generous donor family and matched by the Foundation, are proving to be a hit with residents.
