LONDON, Ontario - London Health Sciences Centre oncology nurses were honoured to be recognized for excellence in cancer care on Oncology Nursing Day by de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of cancer care learning.
“Ontario cancer patients are receiving the best care in the world by nurses who are applying their specialized knowledge and skills they developed though the De Souza Institute. I want to thank these nurses for their commitment to Ontario cancer patients and their support for excellence in oncology nursing,” said Deborah Matthews, Minister of ...
Toronto, February 28, 2013-de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to cancer care excellence for patients and their families,launched its mobile website on Thursday, February 28, 2013. This comes on the heels of de Souza’s widely popular mobile eHealth course- the first of its kind in Canada.
The mobile site features courses offerings, the latest events and detailed information about the Institute. The mobile website is designed to work around a busy health care professional’s schedule, so that it can be accessed ...
Toronto, September 18, 2012- On September 18, 2007 Anna Maria de Souza, distinguished philanthropistand founder of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, passed away from cancer.
In her honour de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to nursing excellence for patients with cancer and their families, was created. This September, de Souza Institute celebrates Anna Maria’s commitment to nursing excellence by launching the video entitled, “The Patient Experience” video where several cancer patients and survivors share their ...
Toronto, September 5, 2012 - Today de Souza Institute launched the de Souza Expert Facilitator Program that invites Ontario nurses, who are already involved in mentorship or educational in chemotherapy and biotherapy, palliative care or psychosocial care, to enroll in the program.
Building off of the success of the Chemotherapy Facilitator program, de Souza Institute is looking to expand the program to –equally important areas - palliative care and psychosocial care.
“Chemotherapy and biotherapy, palliative care and ...
Kitchener, May 7, 2012- de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing, has celebrated Nursing Week by recognizing registered nurse Carol Gunsch of Grand River Hospital’s Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) with the distinct honour of being the first-ever de Souza Designation.
de Souza Designation is recognized by nurses, employers, patients and their families, policy makers and the public as the latest standard in cancer care nursing and excellence. de Souza Institute ...
Toronto, April 3, 2012- de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing, today launched the “Become a de Souza Nurse” campaign where several nurses caring for patients living with cancer share their incredible stories. Stories shared by the nurses range from personal experience to patient’s experience.
“I was diagnosed with cancer. I think that people diagnosed with cancer deserve the best care that a nurse can give.” said Nicole a nurse at Health Science North in Sudbury, ...
Windsor, March 30, 2012 – The University of Windsor announced today that it will be offering a graduate diploma in Advanced Practice Oncology/Palliative Nursing for students in September 2012 (pending approval by Quality Council). Contributing to course development and student support for the graduate level diploma is the renowned de Souza Institute, an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing.
“We are very pleased to be partnering with de Souza Institute to offer nurses seeking advanced ...