While describing their working environment, Gina exclaims, “STEGH is a value-based hospital, and that is evident in everything we do. Respect, accountability, innovation and compassion are woven into our daily work, and that sense of community extends to every patient who comes through our doors.” As Melissa proceeds, “Patients comment on exactly this; the level of care exemplified at STEGH eases their mind when they come to the hospital, knowing that the professionals here are passionate about their work and they genuinely care.” Moreover, November 8th-14th is the provincial Perioperative Nurses Week which recognizes all nurses inside of the operating room. In celebrating this professional collective, STEGH will display a large banner which shares insight into the preoperative service and the efforts of their surgical team. As well, treats and a luncheon will be offered to staff as a token of appreciation. Asked what excites Gina about her work in the Surgical Services Department, she thoughtfully responds, “This department has seen a lot of growth in the last couple of years. I joined as COVID was dwindling down and many developments have been made since then, such as offering alternative procedures and striving to decrease our wait times. Elgin County is growing, and we aim to meet these demands by bringing in new and innovative services to our community.” As Melissa further expresses, “In a place that welcomes change, it’s rewarding to be in a role where I see staff and patients valuing and benefitting from new resources and innovative ideas celebrated at STEGH.” As Gina and Melissa proudly convey, “It is evident that STEGH is supported by the community; the surgery program has been a big beneficiary of that. This accomplished department continues to improve and expand with the aid of our generous donors.” “We are very proud of the staff and the surgeons in this department,” Gina and Melissa beam. “We have experienced a lot of transformation, and these professionals have stepped up to the plate to embrace, learn and facilitate these changes for our patients -- because, this is who we are here for.” Visit the stegh.on.ca website to learn more about their surgical program, with contact information available through this platform.
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