Collaboration and community partnership in healthcare is life-changing.
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) has had a long-standing partnership with The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, working together to bridge education and real-world practice to enhance patient care.
Many dialysis patients at WRHN are managing chronic conditions alongside end-stage renal disease, and often require dozens of pills each day. Hemodialysis pharmacist Keith Miller, a UWaterloo alum, works closely with care teams to adjust, streamline, and safely reduce unnecessary medications for patients like these.
“You’re not just making a recommendation and hoping it works. You’re able to follow up, adjust and really see the impact of your care,” Miller tells the University of Waterloo.
Patients in this program are incredibly resilient; they’re managing a chronic condition full-time on top of their other responsibilities.
This approach to care can help patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits, prevent medication-related complications and achieve better health outcomes.
Read the full story from the University of Waterloo and see how strong partnerships allow WRHN to provide innovative, patient-centred care for your neighbours when they need it most.
This story was originally published by the University of Waterloo on September 4, 2026.
About Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Foundation raises funds to support life-saving care at Waterloo Regional Health Network. WRHN Foundation works in partnership with our community to help elevate the healthcare experience of WRHN patients and staff.
Thanks to generous support from donors, we raise funds for vital equipment, programs and resources at WRHN that are not covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Learn more at wrhnf.ca
About Waterloo Regional Health Network
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) represents the merger of two Hospitals into a single, integrated healthcare organization. Built on over 90 years of partnership, WRHN is home to seven regional programs and comprehensive healthcare services to meet the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the healthcare experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered, community-driven healthcare. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities
Learn more at wrhn.ca
