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Ideas, news and reflections on mental health, caregiving and other things that matter to us.
The Last 21 Months: A Letter to the Team
I sent this letter to the Spark team, to take stock of, and say thank you for what they’ve done over the last 21 months. Dear team, With the year coming to an end, and with our 10-year anniversary approaching, I’ve been reflecting on the last 21 months. If there’s...
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Mental Health in Times of COVID Craziness
Are you a parent in a pandemic still trying to balance work and family life simultaneously? Are you a caregiver or medical professional who’s been burning the candle at both ends since the Covid outbreak? Are you a human being who is tired of hearing about Covid-19 and the relentless...
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Nursing Week: Celebrating Spark Nurses and PSWs
Nursing Week couldn’t come at a more poignant time given the current pandemic crisis. At a local level, our healthcare providers are working around the clock: full time, overtime, and then some to help save lives and comfort those in need. At Spark, we believe Nursing Week should be celebrated...
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A Boy, A Bird, and A Nurse
Spark Stories
When 2020 arrived, no one could have guessed how many challenges the world would be facing in such a short period of time. Medically-fragile and immunocompromised children felt the impact of the global pandemic in a big way. They were forced to stay in the safety of their own homes...
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Alea de Castro: Fearless on the Frontline
Spark Stories
There are those of us in life who know our path before we take it. While others paths’ choose them – long before they begin to travel the road unknown. Alea de Castro, a registered nurse in both Ontario and British Columbia, was recently crowned Spark Lifecare’s “Ontario Healthcare Hero”....
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A Letter from Our CEO – Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
A letter from our CEO with an update on COVID-19 to follow. A Letter to Spark from our CEO on COVID-19 To my Spark Family, During a time like this, it’s only natural to be a bit scared. Scared about your health, the health of your loved ones and the...
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