Stories

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.

“We have to remember, we were all students at one time, and if we don’t support them, we aren’t going to have anyone to take over for us down the road,” said Lois.

Having worked at our hospital for 32 years, Dr. Paul Scotton, Chief of Emergency Medicine, has shared in many of the more difficult times in our history. This pandemic was certainly a challenge unlike any other he had experienced in his career.

Coming from a long line of family members who have volunteered at our hospital, as well as having given birth to two of her three children here, Pamela knew this was where she wanted to give back.