‘Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility:’ says social worker from Women’s and Babies, Pediatrics and NICU units – Niagara Health
Sep 17, 2025
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Whether supporting a mother in the NICU or walking alongside a pediatric patient’s family, Carrie Vanderform shows up with one goal: to navigate complex situations with compassion and respect.
As a social worker working mainly on the fourth floor of the Marotta Family Hospital, she works across Women’s and Babies, Pediatrics and the NICU. Her work focuses on emotional support, advocacy and connecting families to resources while always listening to the patient’s voice.
“Every person has their own story,” Vanderform says. “My role is to honour that and support them in ways that are meaningful to them.”
