Stories

Dr. Kiddy Klair decided to move to the area to pursue her passion for geriatric care. Learn about her vision for older adults.

What brought you to Headwaters?
I have been a locum doctor at Headwaters filling in for regular Internal Medicine doctors since August 2021.I started by picking up a few weekend call shifts. However, I always wanted to do more for the community. I have particular interest to help the seniors community, so I decided to give up my job in Toronto and my hour-long commute (on a good day), move to the area and join Headwaters fulltime to pursue my interests.

In July, Jacqueline was on a vacation in Newfoundland with her family, except for her 17-year-old son Graydon who was tied up with lacrosse games in Orangeville. Graydon had plans to join his family for five days of the trip between his play-off series.

Graydon, during one of the lacrosse matches* broke his hand. He was temporarily casted at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital and referred to Dr. Rebecca Greer, Plastic Surgeon, for follow-up care.

In 2019, our hospital was recognized as a designated Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital demonstrating our commitment to reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care. 

On the Choosing Wisely Canada website it notes, “Unnecessary tests and treatments are not only potentially harmful to patients, but also consume precious hospital resources. Fortunately, there are known and effective ways to curb overuse and many hospitals across Canada have implemented these measures.”

Last month marked Denise’s 21^st Anniversary working with us, starting her career in July 2001 at the Shelburne District Hospital.

When Denise first joined us, it was as a member of the Environmental Services team where she would assist with laundry. She also spent time in housekeeping throughout the hospital and as part of our Nutrition Services team.

Bobbi Jo started her career with us at the Dufferin Area Hospital in 1991 as a registered nursing student. She feels privileged to have had two wonderful preceptors, who she has since worked alongside for years after completing her placement.  

Phyllis holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in English from York University, a diploma in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College and a diploma in Medical Transcription from Thomas Education.  

Phyllis joined our team in 2000 as a float clerk where she provided coverage for others as they took breaks. In 2010 she assumed a part-time position with our registration team. 

Chris joined our team on September 1, 1991, as a part-time nurse in our OR and after 12 years she accepted a full-time position.

Just six years into her career with us, Chris was part of the move from the old hospital to our current location on Rolling Hills Drive. The recent 25^th Anniversary celebrations of the move have stirred a range of wonderful memories for her.

Audrey is a dietary technician at our hospital, in this role she determines the nutritional needs of patients by speaking with them and reviewing their diet history.  

When Joycelyn’s phone rang and the call display said Headwaters, the day after she had a mammogram, she knew the news would not be what she had hoped for.

Janis is a 67-year-old retired high school teacher and librarian whose days consist of maintaining a 40-acre farm, splitting wood on her forest lot, raising 25 cattle, and carrying out endless chores alongside her devoted husband, Doug.