Meighen Health Centre is now an official training partner with the Canadian Red Cross. This means we are now certified to offer CPR Level C training to our staff — and we’re expanding our ability to deliver courses to the broader community through our qualified in-house instructors. As part of this partnership, we’re receiving technical  […]

Through our valued partnership with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, residents at Meighen Health Centre now receive timely, hospital-level care right where they live. Sunnybrook’s Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) delivers specialized services including urgent in-home assessments, IV therapy, and ongoing staff education — helping reduce unnecessary emergency visits while supporting the dignity and comfort of our  […]

Caregiving is often described as a deeply meaningful and fulfilling journey — but what many don’t realize is that it can come with its own form of grief. As caregivers, we may experience the loss of what once was: the independence of the person we care for, their personality, or even our own sense of  […]

Meighen Health Centre is proud to be featured in the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Long Term Care Today – The Voice of LTC, a publication by the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA). Our story, titled “Embracing Artificial Intelligence: Discover How AI is Transforming Seniors’ Care,” highlights how we are leveraging innovative technology to enhance  […]

Meighen Health Centre is proud to be recognized as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) through our collaboration with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). This initiative empowers our team to implement and evaluate evidence-based best practice guidelines that enhance resident outcomes and support excellence in nursing care. Through our participation in the BPSO  […]

In October, The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre launched its first Wellness Month under the theme “Taking Care of Mind, Body, and Soul.” This initiative was created to support the overall well-being of our staff through meaningful engagement, education, and holistic care. Our Wellness Day, held on October 30, featured two impactful sessions:Althea Fernandes, MC,  […]

Last week, we proudly celebrated a truly special occasion — Staff Appreciation Day 2025.It was a meaningful tribute to the incredible individuals who are the heartbeat of our organization — the team members who’ve dedicated 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years to our mission and growth. We recognized their years of service with thoughtful  […]

The Meighen Health Centre team was proud to join the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Summit 2025, held from September 23–25! Over three inspiring days, we connected as part of a social movement for change, focused on advancing the implementation of Best Practice Guidelines. A highlight was our group photo with Dr. Doris Grinspun, Chief  […]

On September 30th, Meighen Health Centre stood in unity with communities across Canada to observe Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters — a solemn day of reflection, remembrance, and reconciliation. We honoured the memory of the children who never came home from residential schools, uplifted the voices of survivors, and acknowledged the strength of  […]

Pizza Day Brought Flavor, Fun & Friendship Today, our residents gathered for a joyful and delicious Pizza Day lunch — and what a delightful experience it was! Laughter filled the room as residents spoke among themselves about the amazing menu and how they truly felt like they were being treated to a fine dining experience.  […]