Hospice of Elgin’s Medical Director, Dr. Kyra Harris-Schulz by Peri Hayes Dr. Kyra Harris-Schulz, Hospice of Elgin’s Medical Director, introduces: “I completed a degree in Medicine from McGill University in Montréal, Québec. I then went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Palliative Care at Western University.” Kyra proceeds to share, “Despite varied interests, what ultimately drew me to medicine was the beautiful marriage of science and the care for human beings that the profession affords. After starting Medical School, I wasn’t sure I had made the right decision. Hours spent in the anatomy lab and studying slides under a microscope made the patient-centred aspect of medicine that drew me to the field feel so far away, but things changed for me when our class was invited to tour a Palliative Care Unit. I vividly remember the experience of meeting with a patient who was generous enough to spend time sharing their personal experience with palliative care. The patient spoke of the way that the palliative care team expertly relieved their symptoms, improved their quality of life and helped them to live out their final days with connection, dignity, respect and support. That day, I came to learn of palliative care as a healing art that centres the person and their family as unique human beings deserving of care and comfort, often in the most vulnerable moments of their lives. From then on, I knew where my place in Medicine AD SAVE DIRECT RESPONSE MEDIA GROUP 240 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G7 1 866 993-0600 drmg.com
JAN FEB MAR OCT NOV DEC MAILING MONTH APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP MAILING M
D SAVE
JAN FEB MAR
IRECT ESPONSE
FULL PAGE 10.875”w x 6”h
FULL PAGE 10.875”w x 6”h
PROOF DATE: Feb 20, 2024
PROOF DATE: Feb 20, 2024
PROOF #:
PROOF
MEDIA ROUP Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G7 00 drmg.com
TROSUN-0324-MAR-LNE-IBC-01
TROSUN-0324-MAR-LNE-IBC-01
Template updated NOVEMBER 2023
Template updated NOVE
ENJOY YOUR SPECTACULAR NEW SUNROOM THE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1988
ENJOY YOUR SPECTACULAR NEW SUNROOM THE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1988
Made by Canadians For Canadians!
From design to completion we do it all! See for yourself why everyone loves a sunroom
From design to completion we do it all! See for yourself why everyone loves a sunroom
For only a few dollars a day we can create a space that implores your senses to re-adjust, demands your heart rate to slow and adds a smile to your face. It’s a space perfect for me-time. A space you won’t ever want to live without. Let us build your new favourite room! Call us for a quote London (Lambeth) 2490 Main St., 519-266-3111 Kitchener 1486 Victoria St. N 519-742-3525 or no charge dial 1-800-265-2184 All Season or 3-Season Enclosures Custom designed to fit your home - no standard sizes. Top quality products & Limited Lifetime Warranty
For only a few dollars a day we can create a space that implores your senses to re-adjust, demands your heart rate to slow and adds a smile to your face. It’s a space perfect for me-time. A space you won’t ever want to live without. Let us build your new favourite room! Call us for a quote London (Lambeth) 2490 Main St., 519-266-3111 Kitchener 1486 Victoria St. N 519-742-3525 or no charge dial 1-800-265-2184 All Season or 3-Season Enclosures Custom designed to fit your home - no standard sizes. Top quality products & Limited Lifetime Warranty
TROPICALSUNROOMS.COM
TROPICALSUNROOMS.COM
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
Page 4 Boomers and Beyond – Elgin • May 2025
To advertise here contact Geoff@villagerpublications.com
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs