Ottawa Inner City Health
Stephen K. is an experienced nursing student currently involved with The Ottawa Hospital, where clinical responsibilities include working in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine. Additional roles include a nursing student position at Hospice Care Ottawa and participation as a Harm Reduction Worker with Ottawa Inner City Health, focusing on support for individuals facing homelessness and substance abuse issues. Previous experience spans various nursing student roles at CHEO and Queensway Carleton Hospital, as well as work as a Youth Support Worker at Restoring Hope Ministries. Educational qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University. Stephen K. also has a history of coordinating volunteer efforts as the GEFC Farm Manager for the Ottawa Food Bank, contributing to food security advocacy.
Ottawa Inner City Health
Ottawa Inner City Health is mandated to improve the health and access to health care for people who are homeless with complex health needs. The primary activity of OICH staff is to coordinate and integrate services so that homeless individuals can receive the same quality of health care as other Canadians