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Posted Oct 29th, 2024 in News

Meet Henry! 

“Hotel Dieu Shaver is the ticket to better health” – Henry Beckman, Hotel Dieu Shaver patient.

Henry’s medical journey began 10 years ago when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Two years following the diagnosis, Henry took part in the six-week Parkinson’s program at Hotel Dieu Shaver (HDS). This specialized program was his first taste of hope. Nearly eight years later in June 2024, Henry’s health took a turn when he developed pneumonia. A few days after being admitted to a nearby acute care hospital, Henry received news that he would be transferring to Hotel Dieu Shaver and, as he described it, it was his “ticket to better health”.

After being an inpatient for 3.5 weeks, Henry and his wife Heather got a true sense of the supportive environment HDS fosters. Reflecting on Henry’s nearly one-month stay, Henry & Heather acknowledge they will miss the staff as they are truly wonderful and go above and beyond to ensure that each individual and caregiver is valued. “It’s the people, it’s always the people. That’s what it’s all about. The nurses are very special, seeing what they do each day – it’s just amazing.” In recognition of the care Henry received, Henry and Heather decided to make a donation to HDS Foundation’s Grateful Patient Program. 

“HDS provides a real service to the community. For a small city like St. Catharines to have this… it’s BIG. We want to support the effort, it’s worth it.”


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Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Foundation raises and manages funds for patient-care equipment, education, specialty programs, and improvements to treatment areas to support exemplary patient care at Hotel Dieu Shaver, Niagara’s Only rehabilitation and complex care hospital.

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