“We wouldn’t have been able to make it through this without their care.”

It was a scary sight for parents Allan and Mandy.

At just seven weeks old, their daughter Lennon had spiked a high fever and was very pale.

“After trying to break her high fever, we decided to take her to the Emergency Department at the Oshawa Hospital,” shares Allan. “The nurse brought us into a room and gave Lennon an intravenous (IV) with so much care. We were seen quickly by a doctor who took the time to explain the situation and their concerns.”

Initial tests showed that Lennon was fighting an infection and was admitted to the paediatric unit of the hospital for further investigation.

“The doctors performed a number of tests, beginning with a spinal tap,” says Allan. “That was hard to see. “They also did ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and numerous blood tests. Throughout every test, the nurses and doctors gently explained every test that was being conducted on Lennon. I felt that they genuinely cared for Lennon and treated her as family. They calmed her down when she was crying, and always made sure we had everything we needed.”

The tests ultimately determined that Lennon had a urinary tract infection. She was given medication and, after spending four days in the hospital, made a full recovery.

The family of six is now happy to be back home in Bowmanville with Lennon and their three sons. When reflecting on their experience, Allan shares that “every nurse came in our room with a smile in their face. They held my daughter like she was their own. I firmly believe that we wouldn’t have been able to make it through this without their care, understanding, and professionalism.”