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Extendicare women leading the way to improve seniors’ care

Posted: 2022-03-25

Extendicare today announced its inclusion on the Globe and Mail Report on Business 2022 Women Lead Here list, an annual benchmark of executive gender diversity in corporate Canada.

The recognition underscores the critical role women play in leadership at Extendicare — from running our long-term care homes and home care operations to executive level roles and sitting at the board room table.

New, innovative partnership between Extendicare and The Ottawa Hospital

Posted: 2021-12-31

Extendicare and The Ottawa Hospital are making the holiday season a special one for seniors and patients thanks to a new partnership at Extendicare West End Villa!

Doing Everything Possible to Ensure Protection for our Communities| Mandatory Vaccination for Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Staff

Posted: 2021-08-26

Extendicare is taking action, along with a coalition of national seniors’ living operators, including Chartwell, Responsive Group, Revera and Sienna, to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all long-term care and retirement home staff across Canada.

Continuing to Make Strides Against COVID-19 – Community Update from CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere

Posted: 2021-03-15

March 15, 2021

To Our Extendicare Community,

There has been good news to start the year with vaccines being administered to vulnerable populations across Canada. Extendicare continues to work with our public health partners across the country to administer first and second doses to help protect our communities.

Our staff have fought day-in and day-out against this devastating virus for a year. While it has been difficult, the vaccine gives hope that we are nearing a return to better times.

Extendicare COVID-19 Response

Posted: 2020-10-02

October 2, 2020

As we come to the end of month seven of the pandemic, our focus at Extendicare remains steadfast on providing the care and service that residents, clients, patients, team members and families rightfully expect. We are very grateful for the hard work, care and commitment our team has displayed to our residents, clients and patients.

Message from President & CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere

Posted: 2020-05-05

As Canada continues to navigate the fast-evolving challenge of COVID-19, the tragic impact to vulnerable populations seen around the world has also been realized here at home.

While it has been a difficult time for residents, clients, patients, team members and families, our focus remains steadfast on providing the care and service our community expects of us and our resolve remains strong.

Extendicare Zoom Guide

Posted: 2020-05-01

Extendicare Zoom Guide

Extendicare is Hiring

Posted: 2020-05-01

We're hiring in the Ottawa and Great Toronto Area!

Extendicare Family Members Letter from President & CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere

Posted: 2020-04-21

I am writing at what I know is an exceptionally difficult time for you and your family.

First and foremost, I want to assure you that we are doing everything in our power to protect your loved one in our homes.

Thank You Advertisement in National Newspapers

Posted: 2020-04-18

We are tremendously grateful to all of our team members across the country.