TD Grant – 5 years of collaboration in support of nursing staff

On February 3^rd, with great pride and in the spirit of collaboration, the HMR Foundation and the TD Bank Group awarded the 2017 TD Training Grants for Study in Practical Nursing and Nursing Sciences to 27 Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR) nurses, nursing assistants and patient care aids. Over the past five years, TD Bank Group has awarded $250,000 to deserving HMR employees to facilitate further development of their knowledge and skills.

This scholarship program has a major impact on patients, who obviously benefit the most from the constant improvement of HMR nursing care.

During the scholarship award ceremony, Lucie Drapeau, Executive Director of the HMR Foundation, acknowledged the commendable gesture made by TD Bank Group in support of the next generation of nurses. She also underlined the special relationship shared by the two organizations for the past 14 years, a relationship that promotes the development of knowledge and skills among HMR nursing staff.

Since 2012, 136 students have benefited from the outstanding support, ranging from $500 to $5000, awarded by the TD Training Grant program for study in practical nursing and nursing sciences. In addition, patient care aids also received training 156 times. Beyond the financial assistance, these grants offer talented men and women a decisive boost in their career path. Learn how you can help by donating to the HMR Foundation!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 27 RECIPIENTS !