Physician Assistant Portraits // POTD 27.11.20

A few images shot for Trillium Health Partners for Physician Assistant Day.

As we mark #PhysicianAssistantDay, join us in thanking THP's small but mighty team of seven PAs in General and Neurosurgery. 🙏🏥

PAs can work in a variety of clinical settings and help improve efficiency and access to care, reduce wait times and shorten length of stay in hospital. Surgical emergencies continue during COVID-19, and PAs work tirelessly alongside their supervising physicians to provide high quality care.

We’re In This Together: A COVID-19 Survival Story

Here is a video that I had the pleasure of working on for Trillium Health Partners. These days it's nice to be telling a positive story.

The work everyone does at THP is so important, especially during a pandemic. I'm incredibly grateful to have the privilege to tell stories like these and work around the people who step up and fully commit themselves to keep our community safe.

After returning from a trip to Miami, Florida in March, Richard Reid developed a severe headache and worsening cough. It was confirmed that he had contracted #COVID19 and within days Richard was intubated and in critical condition at THP.

Thankfully he pulled through and today he's sharing his story—coupled with a special surprise—to remind us that there’s work yet to be done.

"I don't believe we should be fearful because I don't think that's a way to live and I certainly haven't lived that way. We have some really basic guidelines that we can follow and we can still live a full life within those guidelines. Let's do that and let's get it done with." 

- Richard Reid, COVID-19 Survivor

Respiratory Therapy Week Photos

Respiratory Therapists are some of the unsung heroes of the hospital, especially during the pandemic. Respiratory therapists are an essential component in the battle against COVID-19. For Respiratory Therapy Week I shot a some portraits with the RT team at Trillium Health Partners.

Self-Care and the Mind-Body Connection

Shot for Trillium Health Partners.

When it comes to self-care, it's important to remember that our physical, emotional and mental health are interconnected. Hear from THP's Medical Director of Mental Health, Dr. Ian Dawe as he offers some tips for prioritizing your well-being every day.

#SelfCareDay #BetterTogetherTHP

Conserving PPE by Decontaminating N95 Masks

A project shot for Trillium Health Partners. I went for a How It’s Made kind of vibe with this video. How did I do?

“Based on existing evidence and guidance from Ontario Health, Trillium Health Partners is decontaminating and storing N95 masks as part of our personal protective equipment (PPE) conservation plan to make sure that a safe supply of PPE is always immediately available. We will only use decontaminated N95 masks if our current supply is depleted and no other option is available.”

More work I’ve done with Trillium Health Partners can be found HERE.

THP 3D Prints PPE for Frontline Staff

Shot for Trillium Health Partners.

As we continue working together against COVID-19, the world of health care has had to adapt quickly to deal with the widespread shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). At THP, the Command Centre PPE Innovations Team is meeting that challenge head on, using 3D printers to create face shields and mask extenders for frontline staff.