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Reinhard’s Story

Patient stories

"The Cardiac Team at St. Mary's changed my life."

“The Cardiac Team at St. Mary’s changed my life.” When I think about how close I live to Dr. Rinne’s heart clinic at St. Mary’s, I think that we might as… read more

The Conrad’s

Donor stories

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In 1963, I emigrated from Germany to Kitchener with only a few dollars in my pocket and a handful of English phrases under my belt.  I was keen to start… read more

Dr. Chad Lavallee

Staff stories

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When I decided to become a doctor, it was because I wanted to make a difference. When I chose to be a radiologist, it was because I wanted to help… read more

Jaxon’s Story

Patient stories

Jaxon's Family

It all started with when a family member playfully swung Jaxon around by his wrist and ankle during a family barbeque.  He was sore afterwards and by the time he… read more

Lisa’s Story

Patient stories

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  I was 43 years old when the unthinkable happened. I had a heart attack. Not many people know this, and I certainly didn’t, but heart disease kills more women… read more

Mick’s story

Donor stories

Photo of Arthur "Mick" Maines and caring SMGH staff member

Just a few years after his wife Janine passed away from ovarian cancer, Mick found himself in St. Mary’s where he had just survived triple by-pass surgery. read more

Joyce’s story

Patient stories

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In Joyce’s case, it was probably her healthy lifestyle that saved her life. That, and the incredible people at the St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Centre. read more

Angela Werstine pays tribute

Donor stories

Angela Werstine Art

Local artist Angela Werstine believes in giving back. The act of giving is a significant value rooted deeply in St. Mary’s culture. Many express their ways of giving in various forms; for Angela, it’s through artwork. read more

Peekaboo gives back

Donor stories

Peekaboo and Susan Dusick

Six year old Peekaboo learned that St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario had helped her grandmother. She wanted to give back and she had a plan. read more

Dr. Golubov’s story

Staff stories

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Diagnosing colon cancer is always upsetting for my patient and me, for it is the beginning of a challenging journey. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Canada and yet, in many cases, it is preventable. read more