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The Forgotten Healthcare Heroes

May 14, 2026

Staffing shortages continue to strain our healthcare system—but behind every shortage is a dedicated professional whose work often goes unseen.


The University of Guelph’s Research in Occupational Health and Wellness Lab is amplifying those voices, highlighting the pressures healthcare workers face and the essential roles they play.


This video features CEO Michelle Hoad discussing the impact of staffing shortages on medical laboratory professionals and the many individuals working behind the frontline. Several healthcare workers share what it means to be among the “forgotten healthcare heroes” who keep our system moving, often without recognition.


🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUp80YHTsh0

Bilingual content is funded in part by the Government of Canada

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