Join the Menno Place Sun Run Team!

Menno Place is putting together a Vancouver Sun Run Team for the Sun Run / Walk on April 19, 2026.

Are you interested in joining the MP Team? Please fill out your interest today! We are forming the team in October. Please fill out this form by the end of the day October 12th.

Keep in mind:

  • We’ll need at least 8 people signed up for the same distance to be able to form an official team.
  • Team members will be contacted by email once the roster is confirmed
  • Cost to enter the race is $58/ person  (if we register before Feb 6, 2026)

Let’s do this together!

Fill out my online form.

New Menu Options at the Fireside Café

Looking for a quick and delicious option for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a hearty snack? Come and see the new offerings in the bento machine at the Fireside Café (located in Menno Hospital just off the lobby).

Hot breakfast options now include:

  • Bacon, egg and cheese on an English Muffin
  • Spinach and egg white wrap
  • Egg, sausage and potato breakfast wrap

We’ve also added savory and satisfying vegetable noodles along with these favorites:

  • Shrimp fried rice
  • Chicken souvlaki
  • Roast beef
  • Butter chicken
  • Dal curry rice
  • Chicken biryani
  • Lamb curry
  • Chicken fried rice

Prices start at $6.99. Items can be heated at time of purchase, or served cold to reheat at break time. Grab yours today! Coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks and ice cream are also available.

Violence Prevention Workshop

Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, November 14, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!

Change of EDMP Provider LifeMark to TeksMed

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: People & Culture Department
Date: October 7, 2025
Subject: Change of EDMP Provider LifeMark to TeksMed

Menno Place is committed to supporting the health and wellness of our employees. We are writing to inform you that, effective November 1, 2025, our Employee Disability Management Program (EDMP) provider will change from LifeMark to TeksMed.

What This Means for You

If you are currently active in EDMP, you will receive an Authorization Form to release your EDMP file, including medical information, from LifeMark to TeksMed. Please ensure you complete and return this form by October 13, 2025. Forms are expected to be sent to employees this week via email.

TeksMed’s role will include:

  • Assisting with the completion and submission of WorkSafeBC Form 7s.
  • Developing and coordinating suitable return-to-work plans.
  • Ensuring best practices are followed in all aspects of disability management, including:
    • Reviewing job demands.
    • Identifying and supporting modified duties.
    • Preparing employee return-to-work packages.

Benefits for Staff

Through TeksMed, employees will have access to:

  • Expedited healthcare such as rapid access to scans and specialist appointments.
  • Expedited mental healthcare services to support overall well-being.
  •  Virtual Injury Assistance: direct access to workplace injury specialists and physiotherapists through a virtual injury hotline. Employees can receive virtual assessments, medical care, recommendations, and advice on modified duties, along with general guidance throughout their recovery.

We believe this transition will enhance the support and resources available to employees when managing medical leaves and return-to-work processes.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

CANCELLED: October 17 GPA Workshop

Please note that the Gentle Persuasive Approach Workshop scheduled for Friday, October 17th has been cancelled. Your next opportunity to take this workshop is November 3rd.

Respond respectfully with confidence & skill.

The Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Workshop teaches caregivers how to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill, to behaviours associated with dementia. This is for all staff who are associating directly with residents (HCA, LPN, Rec staff, etc.).

Full-day educational training (8:30am – 4:30pm) with approval from your supervisor. Submit your Leave of Absence Form to your supervisor on Goldcare for approval.

Book early. Spots are limited. All workshops take place at Menno Place Hospital Chapel.

To register for this workshop please go to: https://mennoplacestaff.com/gpa-workshops/

Reminder: Paper Reports No Longer Accepted

This is a reminder to all staff that that paper incident reports, near misses, or other workplace hazard reports will no longer be accepted after October 15, 2025. Moving forward, all incident reporting must be completed via QRM (Quality Risk Management system) on Surge.

Network Maintenance – Oct 8 5 – 7pm

Dear Team,

Please be advised that network maintenance is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

During this time, the entire campus will experience disruptions to network services, including computers, printers, network access, and GoldCare. Cloud-based services such as PCC may be less affected, but access could still be limited.

If you experience any network issues after 7:00 PM, please contact Adaptive Support at 604-357-3456.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as this work is essential to maintaining reliable and secure systems. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

MEMO Re: Long Weekend Sick Calls – Thanksgiving

To: All Menno Place Staff
From: Jessy Manhas
Date: October 6, 2025
Re: Long weekend Sick Calls – Thanksgiving

Dear Team,

In the past, we have noticed a pattern of increased sick calls over the long weekend, followed by staff working on the statutory holiday the next day. All staff scheduled to work during the long weekend are expected to report to their shifts as usual.

Due to this recurring pattern, we will require proof of illness/doctor’s note as per the Collective Agreement from anyone who calls in sick on October 12, 2025. Additionally, if you call in sick on October 12 and then come to work on the statutory holiday, October 13,  an investigation will be initiated by your Manager with a Shop Steward and a doctor’s note is mandatory. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and a risk of no sick time pay.

We appreciate your understanding and dedication to our residents’ care. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure smooth operations throughout the long weekend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your department manager.

Sincerely,

Jessy Manhas
Manager of People & Culture
604-851-1346

Violence Prevention Workshop

Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques at a Violence Prevention Workshop on Friday, October 10, 2025. Space is limited. Register soon!

Menno Place CEO Wins National HR Champion Award

Congratulations to our CEO, Sujata Connors, on winning the 2025 Dentsu Canada Award for HR Champion (CEO)!