At a party in the JGH’s Post-Partum Unit on May 1, Barbara Eusanio (seated, second from right) was thanked for having spent seven years volunteering her time and effort to knit and sew hats for newborn infants. Joining her were her husband Peter (standing, right), the unit’s Head Nurse Vasthie Pierre-Louis (seated, right), and nurses on the Post-Partum team. At the bottom are some of Mrs. Eusanio’s knitted hats. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
Feature articlesMay 2025

After making 10,000 hats for newborns, a volunteer lays down her knitting needles

Henry Mietkiewicz — May 8, 2025
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Having retired, volunteer Barbara Eusanio reflects on the comfort she brought to thousands of infants and parents.

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Kayla Feola (centre), Interim Assistant Head Nurse in the JGH Emergency Department, tours the Rapid Assessment Zone with a group of volunteers to familiarize them with the layout of the area and to inform them what to expect when they’re on duty. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
Feature articlesMay 2025

Patients in Emergency Department receiving more hands-on support from volunteers

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 25, 2025
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Additional training for volunteers prepares them to help in a wider range of situations in Emergency Department.

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