Joseph Brant Hospital & Foundation
Helen Schelfhaut is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in rehabilitation and management. Currently serving as the Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation, Complex Care, and Wellness House at Joseph Brant Hospital & Foundation since February 2022, Helen has previously held various leadership roles at Halton Healthcare from September 1999 to February 2022, including Professional Practice Leader and Patient Care Manager for Inpatient Rehab and Complex Transitional Care. Helen's early career includes critical roles as a Physiotherapist at Sunnybrook, where expertise in critical care and trauma was developed, and Halton Healthcare, focusing on Cardiac Rehab. Helen holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the same institution, along with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from McMaster University.
Joseph Brant Hospital & Foundation
Compassionate Care. Exemplary Service. Every Time. Opened on February 1,1961, Joseph Brant Hospital was erected on land owned by its namesake, Thyandenegea (Joseph Brant). Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario. The hospital serves residents from Burlington and surrounding cities of Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for seven consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 852 nurses, 2,062 full- and part-time staff and more than 200 volunteers. JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus, including the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, features an Emergency Department, 295 funded inpatient beds, and 9 Operating Rooms. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team. JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our people. Our Hospital’s Critical Needs are funded by JBH Foundation, founded in 1976. The Foundation’s focus is on engaging the Community, donors and partners through innovative collaboration to achieve our philanthropic goals. With your support, our aim is to create the best health care for our Community. The Foundation is governed by a team of Community volunteer leaders, and is managed by a dedicated staff of professionals who ensure that every donation is used effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of patients and their families. Social Media Terms of Use: https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/social-media-terms-of-use.asp