| Date | Title |
| Feb 1,
2012 | 2012 - 02 - 01 - CKHA - Marks Project Milestone.pdf |
| At last night`s meeting, the Tri-Board of Directors for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) approved its Stage 1 Proposal for the redevelopment of both of its facilities in Chatham and Wallaceburg. |
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| Jan 27,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 17 - CKHA Welcomes New Orthopaedic Surgeon.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to welcome Dr. Hans Hundt back home to Chatham-Kent. |
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| Jan 26,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 25 - CKHA - Norwalk Outbreak Over.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance declares the Norovirus (Norwalk) outbreak over and removes all visitor restrictions across its Chatham Campus. |
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| Jan 20,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 19 - BWH - Infection Control Update.pdf |
| While visitor restrictions implemented January 4, 2012 remain in effect on the Inpatient Medicine unit at Bluewater Health, the number of active cases of C. difficile infection at the Sarnia hospital continues to fall. |
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| Jan 17,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 16 - BWH - Interim Chief of Professional Staff.pdf |
| Bluewater Health today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Taylor as Interim Chief of Professional Staff. The appointment is from January to September 2012 and the position reports to the Board of Directors. |
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| Jan 13,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 13 - CKHA - Visitor Restrictions.pdf |
| Despite implementing measures to prevent the spread of infection, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has seen an increase in the number of patients and staff affected by Norwalk Virus at its Chatham Campus. |
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| Jan 13,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 13 - BWH -Health Heightens Awareness to Protect Patients and Families.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is raising awareness of infection control measures, inviting patients, families, visitors and staff to work together to help minimize the spread of infection. |
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| Jan 9,
2012 | 2011 - 12 - 21 - BWH Expands Dialysis.pdf |
| Good news for dialysis patients traveling to London. Bluewater Health has received written approval and funding to expand dialysis care by three additional dialysis stations in Sarnia. Beginning in January 2012, up to 12 more local patients will be able to receive care here. |
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| Jan 9,
2012 | 2012 - 01 - 09 - CKHA - Visitor Restrictions.pdf |
| To protect patients and staff, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit have declared a gastrointestinal illness outbreak after new cases of the illness were identified on the Medicine unit of the Chatham Campus. |
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| Dec 15,
2011 | 2011 - 12 - 15 - CKHA - christmas holidays.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered over the holiday season. |
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| Dec 15,
2011 | 2011 - 12 - 15 - CKHA - Room at the Inn - Comfort Inn Press release.pdf |
| The Comfort Inn in Chatham (located at 1100 Richmond Street), is pleased to announce that it is participating in Choice Hotels Canada’s “Room at the Inn” program. |
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| Dec 15,
2011 | 2011 - 12 - 15 - CKHA Reports on its Strategic Plan Activities.pdf |
| This year, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) launched its new vision statement and reaffirmed its commitment to the four strategic priorities of patients, people, innovation and performance for 2011-13. |
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| Dec 12,
2011 | 2011 - 12 - 08 - CKHA Welcomes Two New Specialists.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) welcomes Dr. Entisar Ben Issa and Dr. Naghib Khalifa to our community. |
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| Dec 1,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 30 - BWH Enhances Accountability and Transparency.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is embracing new legislative requirements aimed at increasing accountability and transparency. |
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| Dec 1,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 30 - BWH Upgrades Telecommunications Systems in Petrolia.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to announce an upgrade of the telecommunication systems at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health. |
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| Nov 30,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 29 - BWH - Better Access to Care at CEEH.pdf |
| Beginning December 1, 2011, pre-scheduled appointments will no longer be required for general x-rays at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health. |
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| Nov 29,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 29 - BWH Announces Auction of Former Hospital Items.pdf |
| Bluewater Health has hired Great West Auctions to manage the sale of formerly used hospital equipment. |
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| Nov 28,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 25 - BWH - Issue 12 Winter 2011 Construction News - Final.pdf |
| A two-page construction newsletter intended to connect internal and external stakeholders with all the news, views, highlights and facts about the construction of our new community hospital. |
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| Nov 17,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 18 - WRH - Internationally Renowned Clinical Psycholgist Presents Workshop.pdf |
| Dr. Greene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. An expert on how the brain functions and processes information, and the author of the highly acclaimed books The Explosive Child and Lost at School Dr. Greene consults extensively to general and special education schools and children’s centres and lectures widely throughout the world. |
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| Nov 16,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 16 - BWH Earns Provincial Award for Quality Workplace.pdf |
| Bluewater Health has earned a 2011 Quality Healthcare Workplace Award from the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s HealthForceOntario (HFO). |
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| Nov 14,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 04 - BWH Partners With County of Lambton to Mark Period of Purple Crying.pdf |
| The Maternal/Infant/Child Program at Bluewater Health and the County of Lambton Child Health & Dental Services Department are marking the Period of PURPLE Crying during the month of November, and have recently partnered on a patient education program to draw awareness to Shaken Baby Syndrome. |
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| Nov 4,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 03 - WRH - Quality Worklife Results 2011.pdf |
| The Windsor Regional Hospital Quality of Worklife Survey is an annual survey conducted since 2006 to monitor staff satisfaction, working conditions and favourable changes in the organization. |
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| Nov 2,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 02 - Bluewater Health Foundation News Release - AMAZING music compliation.pdf |
| Today marks the launch of AMAZING, a compilation e-album containing 121 songs –a record breaking number for a single release. The AMAZING compilation is selling now for just $10 with proceeds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society for research and prostate cancer awareness and the Bluewater Health Foundation for the hospital’s new Cancer Care Assessment & Treatment Centre. Please see the attached news release for more information. |
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| Nov 2,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 02 - BWH Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month.pdf |
| November is recognized each year as Diabetes Awareness Month across Canada. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 9 million Canadians (one in four) live with diabetes or pre-diabetes. |
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| Nov 1,
2011 | 2011 - 11 - 01 - BWH Marks Canadian Patient Safety Week.pdf |
| October 31st to November 4th is Canadian Patient Safety Week |
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| Oct 27,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 27 - BWH Plans Farewell to Mitton Site.pdf |
| As Bluewater Health prepares for final occupancy of its new and renovated facility at 89 Norman Street in Sarnia, it is planning a fond farewell to the Mitton Site, once known as Sarnia General Hospital. |
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| Oct 27,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 27 - BWH Breast Assessment Program Frequently Asked Questions.pdf |
| FAQ Document |
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| Oct 27,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 27 - BWH Breast Assessment Program.pdf |
| At last night’s meeting of the Board of Directors, Dr. Rishi Duggal, Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging, presented highlights of Bluewater Health’s new Breast Assessment Program. |
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| Oct 24,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 26 - Media Release Cancer Talk 2011 Trash the Ash.pdf |
| Media are invited to attend Cancer Talk 2011 – Trash the Ash on October 26 featuring three guest speakers, and a unique café style format. Participants will be youth aged 15-25. |
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| Oct 20,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 21 - Media WRH Alert Volumes ALCs.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital is alerting the public that it is experiencing very high volumes of patients attending the Emergency Department today as well as continuing to experience high volumes of ALC (Alternative Level of Care) patients at the Met Campus. |
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| Oct 19,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 19 - CKHA - Imagine Flyer.pdf |
| Drop in and join us at one of the upcoming open houses and view the current options under consideration by the !magine Steering Committee. |
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| Oct 19,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 19 - CKHA - MEDIA ADVISORY Imagine.pdf |
| Jim Laforet, !magine Steering Committee Chair, and Colin Patey, President and Chief Executive Officer of CKHA, invite you to a technical briefing to hear an update on the !magine Project and the proposed options for the redevelopment of the Chatham and Sydenham campuses. |
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| Oct 17,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 17 - BWH Marks National Infection Control Week.pdf |
| To mark National Infection Control Week, October 17-21, Bluewater Health is educating community about the importance of infection prevention. |
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| Oct 13,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 12 - BWH Improving Physical Environment in Emergency Department.pdf |
| In response to patient and staff feedback, improvements to the physical environment are taking place in the registration and triage area at Bluewater Health’s Emergency Department (ED) in Sarnia. |
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| Oct 13,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 12 - CKHA Wins National Award for Environmental Stewardship.pdf |
| The Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) recently recognized Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) with the Wayne McLellan Award of Excellence for its Environmental Stewardship Program. |
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| Oct 5,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 05 - WRH Media Release Cancer Doctor Published.pdf |
| A team of clinicians and researchers from Windsor, lead by Dr. Caroline Hamm, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C), Medical Oncologist at the Cancer Program at Windsor Regional Hospital reported the findings of their study in a recent publication of Current Oncology. |
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| Oct 4,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 04 - BWH and Local Health Experts Promote Cervical Cancer Awareness.pdf |
| Bluewater Health and local health experts are joining the ‘smear campaign’ to urge Canadian women to get a Pap test. |
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| Oct 3,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 15 - Bluewater Health Foundation News Release - Executive Director Appointed.pdf |
| Today, Bluewater Health Foundation issued a news release announcing the appointment of their new Executive Director. |
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| Oct 3,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 03 - CKHA welcomes dr claire miller.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Claire Miller to the community as Chief of the Hospitalist program at CKHA. |
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| Oct 3,
2011 | 2011 - 10 - 03 - CKHA welcomes dr nadine yammine.pdf |
| The Medical Recruitment department is pleased to welcome a new Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist to the community. |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 08 - BWH Working to Prevent the Spread of Infection.pdf |
| Preventing the spread of infection is a team effort, and a job that Bluewater Health works diligently at all year long. |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 29 - BWH Stars in Pink Glove Dance Video to Support Breast Cancer Awareness.pdf |
| More than 200 hospital staff, physicians, volunteers and patients starred in a Bluewater Health Pink Glove Dance video to help spread the word about breast cancer awareness and prevention. |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 19 - CKHA Welcomes Emergency Medicine Doctor.pdf |
| Dr. Khan completed his medical education at Temple University in Philadelphia and his residency in Delaware. He has spent the last several years as staff physician in the emergency department in Buffalo, New York. |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 29 - CKHA Diabetes education event.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Diabetes & Exercise Education Day |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 29 - BWH Cancer Care Assessment and Treatment Centre Backgrounder.pdf |
| Bluewater Health Cancer Care Assessment & Treatment Centre |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 29 - BWH Cancer Care Assessment and Treatment Centre Opens.pdf |
| A milestone in the history of healthcare in Sarnia-Lambton was celebrated today with the official opening of Bluewater Health’s new Cancer Care Assessment & Treatment Centre. |
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| Sep 29,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 29 - CKHA - thanksgiving holiday.pdf |
| Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, October 10, 2011, in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. |
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| Sep 26,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 26 - CKHA Maintains their Best Practice Spotlight Organization Designation.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has demonstrated its continued success as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). |
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| Sep 23,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 23 - BWH Experiencing High Patient Volumes.pdf |
| Bluewater Health in Sarnia is experiencing higher volumes of Emergency Department (ED) visits than at any time in its history. |
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| Sep 23,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 22 - BWH - OMA News Release - Sarnia Patients Choice Awards .pdf |
| For the first time ever, patients in Sarnia-Lambton have nominated their physicians for a Patients’ Choice Award. |
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| Sep 23,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 22 - BWH Recognizes Outstanding Physicians.pdf |
| On September 21, Bluewater Health and Bluewater Health Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Physician Appreciation Day to honour physicians who contribute greatly to the Sarnia-Lambton community. |
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| Sep 22,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 22 - BWH Construction News - FINAL ISSUE 11 Fall 2011.pdf |
| The fall 2011 issue of BWH Construction News - a two-page construction newsletter intended to connect internal and external stakeholders with all the news, views, highlights and facts about the construction of the new community hospital. |
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| Sep 13,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 13 - CKHA welcomes Dr. Omotola.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) welcomes Dr. Omotola Adegboyega-Conde to the Department of Psychiatry. |
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| Sep 13,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 13 - CKHA welcomes Dr. Samantha Chandrasena.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, along with the Thamesview Family Health Team, welcomes Dr. Samantha Chandrasena |
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| Sep 7,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 07 - CKHA Welcomes Interim Chief of Staff.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) Tri-Board Chairs, Wayne Schnabel, Jon Wood and Paul Weese, are pleased to announce that Dr. Pierre Letarte has accepted the position of Interim Chief of Staff, effective October 1, 2011, to coincide with the departure of Dr. Gary Tithecott. |
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| Sep 6,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 06 - BWH National Seniors Day Celebration Event.pdf |
| The Bluewater Health National Seniors Day Celebration is a free, one-day session aimed at recognizing and celebrating seniors in Sarnia-Lambton. Scheduled to take place on Friday, September 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the program will include presentations on health and well-being topics for seniors, information displays and community resources. |
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| Sep 6,
2011 | 2011 - 09 -06 - BWH National Seniors Day Celebration Event.pdf |
| Bluewater Health National Seniors Day Celebration, a free, one-day session aimed at recognizing and celebrating seniors in Sarnia-Lambton. |
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| Sep 1,
2011 | 2011 - 08 - 25 - CKHA - Chief of Staff Accepts New Role.pdf |
| Today, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) Tri-Board Chairs, Wayne Schnabel, Jon Wood and Paul Weese, announced that CKHA Chief of Staff, Dr. Gary Tithecott, has submitted his resignation, effective October 1, 2011. Dr. Tithecott has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education, for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario in London. |
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| Sep 1,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 01 - BWH Welcomes New Anaesthetist.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Barbara Bertram has joined its dedicated and talented team of anaesthetists. |
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| Sep 1,
2011 | 2011 - 09 - 01 - BWH - Patients Choice Awards.pdf |
| If you believe your physician is committed to providing great patient care, submit a nomination about him or her for the Patients’ Choice Awards. Sponsored by Bluewater Health, the Patients’ Association of Canada and the Ontario Medical Association, the Patients’ Choice Awards recognize physicians who have specifically been nominated by patients for the care that they have provided. The awards are open to all family physicians and specialists in Sarnia-Lambton. |
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| Aug 31,
2011 | 2011 - 08 - 31 - CKHA - COPD Fall 2011.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - COPD Education Series - 6 weeks of 2 hour classes |
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| Aug 31,
2011 | 2011 - 08 - 31 - CKHA - Labour Day notice.pdf |
| Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, September 5, 2011 in recognition of the Labour Day holiday. |
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| Aug 31,
2011 | 2011 - 08 - 31 - CKHA’s Mrs. A Hand Hygiene video launched today |
| Wednesday, August 31: Lights, camera, action! Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) premieres its hand hygiene video, "MRS. A" to the community. The video was created as part of a national video competition for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute aimed at highlighting the importance of hand hygiene in reducing the spread of infections, like MRSA, in healthcare facilities across Canada. |
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| Aug 18,
2011 | 2011 - 08 - 18 - CKHA Hosting Two Family Medicine Residents.pdf |
| As a teaching site for the University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce the arrival of two new Family Medicine residents. |
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| Jul 29,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 27 - BWH Welcomes New Cardiologist.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to announced that Dr. Karan Shetty has joined its dedicated and talented team of physicians. |
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| Jul 29,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 29 - BWH Extends Caring Overseas.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is reaching out to support the healthcare needs of the poor and disadvantaged in El Salvador. |
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| Jul 25,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 25 - WRH - Media Kids Caring For Kids.pdf |
| Nine year old, Eric Morgan asked his mother what the Paediatric Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital needed to help kids while in the hospital. |
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| Jul 25,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 25 - CKHA - civic holiday Aug 1 2011.pdf |
| Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, August 1, 2011 in recognition of the Civic Holiday. |
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| Jul 21,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 13 - LHINfo Minute - COMMUNITY AND LHIN COME TOGETHER TO KEEP ED OPEN.pdf |
| The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland will be kicking off the ninth annual PACK FOR SUCCESS program to ensure that area kids in need will return to school with backpacks filled with the tools they need to succeed this school year! |
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| Jul 20,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 19 - BWH - Liz Kenny to Retire.pdf |
| After 22 years, Liz Kenny, Executive Director of Bluewater Health Foundation, has announced her retirement. Kenny leaves a great legacy of giving and a career in which she helped to raise more than $63 million dollars for local healthcare, including state-of-the art technology and medical equipment for patient programs and services at Bluewater Health. |
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| Jul 19,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 06 - WRH - Local Hospitals Selected for High Risk Breast Screening.pdf |
| Ontario is expanding the Ontario Breast Screening Program to include a new screening program for women (ages 30 to 69) who are at high risk for breast cancer. |
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| Jul 11,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 11 - BWH Welcomes Medquest.pdf |
| Bluewater Health hopes to help shape future leaders in healthcare when MedQUEST kicks off its summer program for secondary school students, July 11 to 15, at its Sarnia facility. |
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| Jul 7,
2011 | 2011 - 07 - 07 - CKHA Confirms Dr. Safakish is Relocating to Toronto.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is planning changes to its existing pain program starting in September due to the departure of Dr. Ramin Safakish, CKHA’s physician lead for pain management. |
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| Jun 28,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 28 - CKHA Alliance Selected for High-Risk Breast Screening Centre.pdf |
| Ontario is expanding the Ontario Breast Screening Program to include a new screening program for women (ages 30 to 69) who are at high risk for breast cancer. |
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| Jun 28,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 28 - WRH Financials 2011.pdf |
| The accompanying summary financial statements of Windsor Regional Hospital which comprise the summary financial position as at March 31, 2011, the summary schedule of revenue and expense and cash flows are derived from financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, of Windsor Regional Hospital as at and for the year ended March 31, 2011. |
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| Jun 28,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 28 - WRH Annual Report 2011.pdf |
| A precedent was established last year for the Annual Report to be a joint message from the Chair of the Board, President and CEO and Chief of Staff. Our common and united voices continue as we report the last fiscal year’s achievements to our community. |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - CKHA - 8th Annual Stroke Garden Party.pdf |
| Despite the rain, over 100 former Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance stroke survivors and their families joined staff and volunteers under the tent by the riverfront to mark the 8th Annual Stroke Garden Party under the tent by the riverfront. |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - BWH Appoints New Directors at Annual General Meeting.pdf |
| At its June 22 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Bluewater Health approved new and existing directorships for its Board of Directors and the composition of Board committees, as recommended by the Nominating Committee. |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - BWH Annual Report 2010-2011 FINAL.pdf |
| It has been a remarkable and memorable year at Bluewater Health, categorized by great achievements in care, quality and service. Our accomplishments have been meaningful and diverse, and reflect our focus on providing exceptional care, expanding core services, implementing quality improvement, delivering on a balanced budget, and enhancing patient and staff satisfaction. |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - CKHA-Foundation - Annual Report.pdf |
| CKHA's new 2010/11 Annual Report |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - CKHA - Launches New Vision.pdf |
| After a process of internal engagement, community input and discussion, the Tri-Board of Directors unveiled a new vision statement for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA). |
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| Jun 24,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 24 - CKHA - New Volunteers Join Board of Directors.pdf |
| At the June 23 Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows. |
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| Jun 22,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 22 - CKHA - Canada Day Holiday.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, July 1, 2011 in recognition of the Canada Day Holiday. |
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| Jun 21,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 21 - CKHA - Mobile Crisis Team.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Mental Health and Addictions Program and Chatham-Kent Police Services have bolstered their investment in the Mobile HELP Crisis Response Team (Mobile HELP CRT), their joint initiative. |
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| Jun 15,
2011 | 2011 - 06 -15 - BWH Announces Final Occupancy Plans for its Sarnia Facility.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to announce plans for the final phase of occupancy into its new facility which will take place during the week of November 21, 2011. |
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| Jun 13,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 13 - BWH 2010 Grand Opening Earns Virtuoso Award.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is proud to announce that the 2010 hospital grand opening has received a Virtuoso Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), London Chapter. |
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| Jun 13,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 13 - BWH Stroke Unit Offers Best Practice Stroke Care for Patients.pdf |
| In recognition of National Stroke Month, Bluewater Health wants the community to know that Canadian best practices in stroke care guide the care and treatment of patients in the hospital’s Acute Stroke Unit. |
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| Jun 6,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 06 - BWH Participates in Discovery Week.pdf |
| Bluewater Health proudly welcomed 14 first-year medical students from the University of Western Ontario (UWO) to its facilities this week, as part of Undergraduate Medical Education Week or Discovery Week. |
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| Jun 6,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 06 - BWH - Annual General Meeting.pdf |
| Bluewater Health’s Annual General Meeting to be held on June 22, 2011 |
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| Jun 3,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 03 - CKHA - stroke garden party.pdf |
| Dozens of former Chatham-Kent Health Alliance stroke survivors and their families are invited to attend the 8th Annual Stroke Garden Party at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 1 – 3:30 pm. |
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| Jun 3,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 01 - CKHA - Tri-board approves patient and family values.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) Tri-Board approved the newly created Patient and Family Values at last night’s meeting. |
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| Jun 1,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 02 - WRH Develops Patients Bill of Rights and Responsibilities |
| As part of the directives of the Excellent Care for All Act, Windsor Regional Hospital has taken the opportunity to review and update its existing Patients Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. |
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| Jun 1,
2011 | 2011 - 06 - 02 - WRH - Patient Tells His Story |
| On February 5, 2011, James Bruce Dureno, an active and healthy 65-year old retired teacher experienced a stroke. The stroke affected the mobility of his right side, his speech and his swallowing abilities. To assist his recovery, he was transferred to the Windsor Regional Rehabilitation Program at Western Campus for intensive therapy. |
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| May 30,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 30 - WRH - Media Essex High School Pennies For Paeds Donation.pdf |
| Students from Essex District High School will visit Windsor Regional Hospital on Monday and donate funds from a ‘Pennies For Paeds’ campaign they initiated over the last two years. |
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| May 30,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 27 - BWH Announces Bridging Excellence Award Recipients.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Bridging Excellence Awards. |
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| May 26,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 26 - BWH - Construction News Issue 10 Summer 2011.pdf |
| a two-page construction newsletter intended to connect internal and external stakeholders with all the news, views, highlights and facts about the construction of our new community hospital. |
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| May 26,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 26 - BWH Launches PDOV.pdf |
| Today Bluewater Health reinforced its commitment to patient and family-centered care with the launch of a new patient declaration of values, a document that describes the values that are most important to patients and families while in the hospital’s care. |
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| May 26,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 26 - CKHA to Host Medical Students for Discovery Week.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent will be host to 12 first-year University of Western Ontario medical students for Discovery Week 2011 from May 30 to June 2, 2011. |
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| May 20,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 20 - BWH Honours Staff Physicians and Volunteers.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is an organization built around the strength, dedication and caring spirit of its people – who as members of the hospital team provide quality patient and family-centered care each day to the Sarnia-Lambton community. |
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| May 10,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 10 - BWH Earns International Communications Award.pdf |
| Bluewater Health and Bluewater Health Foundation have earned an international award for excellence in healthcare communications. |
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| May 10,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 10 - WRH - Daisy and Lois Fairley Awards.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital will be recognizing nurses that exemplify the work of Florence Nightingale, recognized as the first nurse whose birthday is on May 10th. |
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| May 9,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 09 - BWH Celebrates Nursing.pdf |
| May 9-13 marks National Nursing Week - an annual event which gives Bluewater Health the opportunity to join communities across the nation in celebrating the expertise, knowledge and professionalism of nurses as an invaluable part of the healthcare team. |
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| May 9,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 09 - CKHA - compassionate caregiver award.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) awarded its 4th annual Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction today during national Nurses Week. |
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| May 6,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 06 - Building Enhancements at CEEH of BWH.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is making building improvements and enhancements to the physical environment at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health in Petrolia. |
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| May 6,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 06 - CKHA - Celebrates Nursing Week .pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) celebrates Nursing Week by recognizing the contributions that local nurses make as part of the interprofessional team caring for Chatham-Kent patients and their families. |
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| May 6,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 05 - WRH - Presents at Mayo Clinic |
| On May 3 and 4, 2011, representatives of Windsor Regional Hospital attended the world renowned healthcare institute, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and made three (3) presentations on Patient Safety and Quality at the 15th Annual Mayo Clinic Quality Academy Conference “Creating and Paying for Value in Health Care”. |
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| May 5,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 05 - BWH Commemorative Englehart Garden.pdf |
| The hospital grounds at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health are being given floral makeover. |
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| May 5,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 05 - WRH - Media Release: Scotiabank |
| Western Redevelopment Project began in June 2009 with the construction of a new 65-bed mental health hospital at the Western Campus now nearing completion. |
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| May 5,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 05 - CKHA - STOP CLEAN HANDS.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) celebrates National Stop! Clean Your Hands Day. This is the second annual National day used to promote hand cleaning around the world. |
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| May 4,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 4 - BWH Earns Top Grades in Accreditation.pdf |
| Bluewater Health achieved 97.8% of Accreditation Canada’s standards of excellence in quality of care and patient safety, which resulted in the hospital receiving accreditation status for 2011-2014. |
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| May 3,
2011 | 2011 - 05 - 03 - CKHA - world asthma day.pdf |
| World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve the awareness and care for asthma around the world. The theme this year is, “You can control your asthma”. |
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| Apr 29,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 29 - BWH Creating a Clean Hands Culture.pdf |
| Research shows that effective hand hygiene practices play a key role in improving patient and provider safety and preventing the spread of infections. |
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| Apr 28,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 28 - BWH Advances Cancer Care Plan Patient Navigator-Manager Hired.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Alana Halfpenny as the Patient Navigator and Manager of its future Cancer Care Assessment and Treatment Centre. |
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| Apr 28,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 28 - CKHA - Oncology Kiosk.pdf |
| The Oncology Department at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, with the support of Cancer Care Ontario and the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre has launched a new electronic patient assessment tool – ESAS using the “ISAAC (Interactive Symptom Assessment and Collection) computer software system”. |
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| Apr 28,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 28 - WRH - The Big Reveal.pdf |
| The Big Reveal is our region’s most unique fundraising event, featuring makeovers of some of Windsor’s most prominent community leaders. All proceeds from this event support the programs and services of Windsor Pride Community. |
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| Apr 27,
2011 | 2011 - 04 -0 29 - WRH - WE Care For Kids Kick Off Event.pdf |
| Please join us as we celebrate a new year and new project. We will be announcing our 2011 spokeskids and our commitment to a new project. |
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| Apr 26,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 26 - WRH Receives Two of Six Human Touch Awards.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Program Recognized for Delivering Exemplary, Compassionate Patient Care |
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| Apr 26,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 26 - WRH Cancer Program.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Program - Recognized for Delivering Exemplary, Compassionate Patient Care. Receives Two of Six Cancer Care Ontario Human Touch Awards. |
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| Apr 21,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 21 - WRH - Joseph Maraachli returns home to Canada |
| Joseph Maraachli and his family flew back to Canada on Thursday, April 21, after the infant with a progressive neurological disease received a tracheotomy on March 21 at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. |
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| Apr 20,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 20 - WRH - NEW DIGITAL FLUOROSCOPY SUITE |
| After months of planning, installation and testing, a new multi-diagnost Fluoroscopy system will be officially opened that will enhance the current diagnostic services provided by the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Windsor Regional Hospital. As well, a new Philips Digital Radiography Unit has opened in the Emergency Department at the Met Campus. |
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| Apr 16,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 16 - CKHA Celebrates National Volunteer Week.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) with campuses in Chatham and Wallaceburg proudly celebrates National Volunteer Week. |
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| Apr 15,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 15 - CKHA Welcomes New Hospitalist.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Hospitalist, Dr. Kamran Karatela |
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| Apr 11,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 13 - WRH - Tommy Europe to present.pdf |
| Tommy Europe, the no-nonsense fitness drill sergeant and host of the popular TV workout shows will visit Windsor Regional Hospital to give a keynote speech and present a SHRED Boot Camp workout for staff. |
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| Apr 11,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 06 - BWH Board of Directors Recruitment.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, responsible for setting policy, establishing strategic directions and monitoring organizational performance. |
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| Apr 11,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 06 - BWH Participates in Accreditation.pdf |
| In its continued quest for quality, Bluewater Health is hosting a 4-person survey team from Accreditation Canada, on Monday, April 11 through to Friday, April 15. |
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| Apr 11,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 11 - BWH Celebrates Volunteers.pdf |
| Volunteers are a vital component of the hospital team, and play an integral role in care and service at Bluewater Health. |
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| Apr 5,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 01 - BWH Quality Improvement Plan.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is pleased to release its first annual Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). |
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| Apr 5,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 01 - CKHA - Quality Improvement Plan.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to release its first annual Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). |
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| Apr 5,
2011 | 2011 - 04 - 06 - WRH - Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program Spotlight on Cancer Screening.pdf |
| The Erie St Clair Regional Cancer Program is holding a Continuing Medical Education event for Primary Care Providers - Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners - related to cancer care. |
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| Mar 31,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 31 - CKHA - Working to Increase Accountability and Transparency.pdf |
| As Ontario’s health system continues to wrestle with a challenging economy, a growing and aging population, and increasingly complex patient needs, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) continues to enhance its efforts in quality, accountability and transparency. |
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| Mar 31,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 31 - WRH - Salary Disclosure.pdf |
| In accordance with the Ontario Public Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, Windsor Regional Hospital is releasing its report, which lists all employees who earned in excess of $100,000 in salary and their taxable benefits for the 2010 calendar year. |
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| Mar 31,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 31 - BWH Public Sector Salary Disclosure.pdf |
| As Ontario’s health system wrestles with a challenging economy, a growing and aging population, and increasingly complex patient needs, Bluewater Health continues to enhance its efforts in quality, accountability and transparency. |
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| Mar 30,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 30 - CKHA - Services Altered for Good Friday and Easter Monday.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, April 22 and Monday, April 25, 2011 in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday. |
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| Mar 28,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 28 - BWH Introduces Epidurals.pdf |
| As of April 1, Bluewater Health will begin to phase in epidural anesthesia as an additional option for pain relief for labouring mothers. |
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| Mar 28,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 28 - BWH Receives Oustanding Business Achievement Award.pdf |
| At the 22nd Annual Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala on Friday, March 25, Bluewater Health was honoured with the Environmental Award. |
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| Mar 25,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 23 - CKHA - New Family Physician in Wallaceburg.pdf |
| The Chatham-Kent Family Health Team (CKFHT) and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) are delighted to announce the recruitment of a new family physician to the Wallaceburg community. |
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| Mar 25,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 24 - CKHA - National Doctors Day.pdf |
| Have you had the opportunity to say thank you to a physician that has impacted your life in a special way? |
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| Mar 22,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 22 - CKHA - Advance Notice of Temporary Telephone Downtime.pdf |
| To upgrade its telephone system, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has scheduled a temporary telephone downtime. |
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| Mar 22,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 21 - CKHA - Emergency Physicians at CKHA Seek National Certification.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce that its Emergency Department (ED) physicians are pursuing specialized certification from the Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society (CEUS). |
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| Mar 17,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 22-23 - CKHA - Montessori Methods for Dementia program.pdf |
| This two-day program focuses on Montessori Methods for Dementia, an innovative method of working with older adults living with cognitive and/or physical impairments. |
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| Mar 16,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 16 - ESC RCP Community Advisory Committee Poster.pdf |
| The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program is recruiting members to join their Community Advisory Committee. JOIN NOW |
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| Mar 16,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 14 - CKHA - Job Fair in April.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 1pm to 4pm at its Chatham Campus and 1pm to 2pm at its Sydenham campus. |
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| Mar 15,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 15 - BWH Chief of Professional Staff Health Lecture.pdf |
| Safe, quality care is the first priority for patients, families and healthcare professionals. To bring heightened awareness to the topic, Dr. Michel Haddad, Acting Chief of Professional Staff at Bluewater Health, will speak at a free health lecture on Monday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sarnia Public Library Auditorium. |
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| Mar 10,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 10 - CKHA - influenza outbreak over.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce today that the influenza outbreak on the Medicine B unit has been declared over and visitor restrictions have been lifted. |
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| Mar 8,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 08 - BWH 0 Changes to Outpatient Laboratory Services.pdf |
| Outpatient laboratory services at Bluewater Health Norman Site are changing to focus resources on meeting increased demand for testing of hospitalized patients, and on servicing outpatients that require testing due to a clinical visit such as emergency, cancer care, or dialysis, rather than community outpatients. |
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| Mar 7,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 04 - CKHA - Restricted Patient Visits.pdf |
| In keeping with hospital infection control policies, and as a precautionary measure, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, in consultation with the Public Health Unit of Chatham-Kent Health, is putting immediate restrictions in place for visiting patients on Medicine Unit B at the CKHA’s Chatham campus. |
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| Mar 7,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 04 - CKHA Temporary Disruption in ED Due to Renovation.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is upgrading the triage area and central nursing station in the Emergency Department at its Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg. |
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| Mar 7,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 04 - CKHA Anesthetists Expand Care.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has recently announced the recruitment of three new Anesthetists to its team of specialists now serving Chatham-Kent. |
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| Mar 7,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 07 - BWH Declaration of Patient Values.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is currently seeking public input into a Patient Declaration of Values – a document that describes the values that are most important to patients and families while in the hospital’s care. |
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| Mar 3,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 01 - BWH myhospitalcare.ca.pdf |
| A consumer oriented website is helping Sarnia-Lambton residents learn more about how their local area hospitals are performing. |
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| Mar 2,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 01 - CKHA - Compassionate Caregiver Award.pdf |
| The Compassionate Caregiver Award was established as a way to honour caregivers who display extraordinary compassion in caring for patients and families at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. |
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| Mar 2,
2011 | 2011 - 03 - 01 - CKHA - Learn more about patient experience.pdf |
| A consumer oriented website is helping Chatham-Kent residents learn more about how their local area hospitals are performing. |
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| Feb 25,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 27 - CKHA Invites Input in the Development of Patient Values.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is on its way to meeting the requirements of a new Act called the “Excellent Care for All Act”. |
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| Feb 25,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 24 - CKHA MRSA Outbreak Declared Over.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is lifting visitor restrictions and reopening the Complex Continuing Care to new admissions. |
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| Feb 23,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 23 - Staying healthy with Diabetes Awareness Lecture Flyer.pdf |
| This lecture is approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours duration and takes place in Room 122 at the Chatham Campus, CKHA or in the Boardroom at the Sydenham Campus, CKHA. |
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| Feb 17,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 17 - CKHA Alliance Welcomes Two New Physicians.pdf |
| Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the arrival of two specialists. Dr. Francis Musyoki* has joined the Department of Radiology. Dr. Dinesh Sigamani* has joined the Department of Anaesthesia. |
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| Feb 16,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 16 - WRH - Media Hats on For Healthcare 3.pdf |
| The 2nd Annual Hats On For Healthcare fundraiser is taking place all day February 16, 2011, throughout Windsor and Essex County. |
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| Feb 9,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 09 - CKHA Improves Access to Primary Healthcare.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is improving access to primary healthcare through the ongoing operation and expansion of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Clinic located at its Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg. |
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| Feb 7,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 07 - WRH Media Notice of Phone Shutdown.pdf |
| On Monday, February 7, 2011 between the hours of 9:00 pm (2100h) and approximately 3:00 am (0300h) the following morning, the power supply for phone and voicemail systems at the Metropolitan Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital will be changed over to a new power supply. |
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| Feb 7,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 11 - CKHA Alliance’s Influenza Outbreak Declared Over.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce today that the influenza outbreak on the Medicine A unit has been declared over. |
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| Feb 7,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 04 - CKHA - Expansion approved for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Dialysis Service.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is expanding its existing satellite dialysis service as a result of additional funding from the Ontario Renal Network (ORN), London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Regional Renal Program, CKHA and the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC LHIN). |
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| Feb 3,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 03 - CKHA Puts Complex Continuing Care Admissions on Hold.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is focused on patient safety. As a result, CKHA will put new admissions on hold in its Complex Continuing Care unit at its Chatham Campus until a spread of MRSA has been controlled. |
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| Feb 3,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 03 - CKHA - new physicians morrison and khan.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Medical Recruitment department is pleased to announce two new family physicians who are joining our community. |
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| Feb 2,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 02 - CKHA - business as usual.pdf |
| On Thursday, February 3rd, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) will return to normal levels of service following Wednesday’s temporary cancellations of routine out-patient clinics, elective procedures, and diagnostic services due to the winter storm. |
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| Feb 2,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 02 - CKHA winter storm.pdf |
| With environment Canada’s declaration of a Winter Storm Warning for the Chatham-Kent region, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is putting contingency plans in place focused on the safety of patients and staff. |
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| Feb 2,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 02 - BWH Prepares for Winter Storm.pdf |
| Bluewater Health is putting contingency plans in place today with a focus on patient and staff safety in response to Environment Canada’s declaration of a Winter Storm Warning for Sarnia, Petrolia and Western Lambton County. |
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| Feb 1,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 01 - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Can Assist those with Eating Disorders.pdf |
| This February, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is raising awareness and assisting those in need during National Eating Disorders Awareness month by hosting a food drive. |
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| Feb 1,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 31 - CKHA Media advisory - Dialysis expansion.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), in partnership with the Ontario Renal Network (ORN), London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Regional Renal Program, CKHA and the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC LHIN) is hosting a news conference to announce the expansion of its existing satellite dialysis service. |
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| Jan 28,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 27 - BWH Names VP Medical Affairs.pdf |
| Dr. Mark Taylor has accepted the position of Vice President Medical Affairs, Chief Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management at Bluewater Health effective January 31, 2011. |
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| Jan 28,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 28 - CKHA - restricted patient visits.pdf |
| – In keeping with hospital infection control policies, and as a precautionary measure, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), in consultation with the Public Health Unit of Chatham-Kent Health, is putting immediate restrictions in place for visiting patients on Medicine Unit A at CKHA’s Chatham campus. |
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| Jan 27,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 27 - CKHA Alliance Invites Input in the Development of Patient Values.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is on its way to meeting the requirements of a new Act called the “Excellent Care for All Act”. |
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| Jan 26,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 26 - CKHA - family day on feb 21.pdf |
| Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, February 21, 2011 for Family Day. |
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| Jan 24,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 24 - WRH - 149 patients relocate from Tower to MPCCC.pdf |
| With the transition of long term care residents from Malden Park to the new Village of Aspen Lake and other facilities, the next phase is to relocate 50 rehabilitation patients and 99 complex continuing care patients from the Tower Building at the Western Campus to the Malden Park facility beginning early on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. |
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| Jan 24,
2011 | 2011 - 02 - 04 - CKHA Dialysis Announcement v4.pdf |
| Official invitation for the announcement of the expansion of Dialysis services in Chatham-Kent |
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| Jan 20,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 20 - CKHA - MRSA Outbreak Declared Over.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is lifting visitor restrictions and reopening the Complex Continuing Care unit at Sydenham campus to new admissions. |
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| Jan 20,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 20 - WRH - Media Giving Back to NICU Sarah Steptoe.pdf |
| She is a mom, homemaker and wife, with a loving family and many friends. Her name is Sarah Steptoe who gave birth to daughter, Angela in 2009. |
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| Jan 19,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 19 - WRH - Media Sleep Apnea Book Signing.pdf |
| ‘The Quick and Easy Sleep Apnea Book’ an illustration by Dr. Gautam Soparkar will be available in the First Floor Lobby of the Met Campus tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19 with signing between 12:00 pm (noon) and 2:00 pm. |
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| Jan 18,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 18 - WRH - NICU Improvements.pdf |
| The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Windsor Regional Hospital has experienced positive improvements and outcomes over the last year since receiving Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) funding of $1.9M in June 2009 to increase its capacity from 14 to 20 isolettes. |
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| Jan 18,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 05 - WRH - Ontario Cancer Plan Presentation.pdf |
| On January 5, 2011 Terrence Sullivan, PhD, President and CEO of Cancer Care Ontario presented the third Ontario Cancer Plan (OCP III) at the Cancer Centre at Windsor Regional Hospital – a stop on his Ontario-wide tour. |
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| Jan 17,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 12 - ckha earns rating accreditation canada.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance currently achieves 97.7% of Accreditation Canada’s Standards of Excellence. |
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| Jan 17,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 14 - WRH - Media MRI Wait Times.pdf |
| Patients at Windsor Regional Hospital waiting for an MRI do not have to wait very long as the hospital reports that its wait times for an MRI have been reduced to only 22 days, the lowest in the Province of Ontario being reported to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. |
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| Jan 17,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 14 - CKAH - sdh facility investments- _2_.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) continues planning towards a re-build of its Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg through its !magine program. |
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| Jan 17,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 14 - CEEH 100th anniversary.pdf |
| On January 31, 2011, Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health marks a century of providing quality, compassionate care to local residents. |
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| Jan 10,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 18 - Long-Term Care Homes assemble to advance quality.pdf |
| By working with local, public laboratories, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) continues to transition from providing out-patient lab services currently being performed in-hospital, to instead be done in the community. |
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| Jan 4,
2011 | 2010 - 01 - 05 - wrh - Media Transition to Aspen Lake LTC Home.pdf |
| After 18 months of official notice, communication and planning, several long term care residents who have lived at Windsor Regional Hospital’s Malden Park Continuing Care facility will now transition to the new Village of Aspen Lake Long Term Care home. |
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| Jan 4,
2011 | 2010 - 01 - 05 - WRH - MEDIA ADVISORY Cancer Care Ontario Visit.pdf |
| Terrence Sullivan, PhD, President and CEO of Cancer Care Ontario will be presenting the third Ontario Cancer Plan (OCP). |
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| Jan 4,
2011 | 2011 - 01 - 04 - BWH Names VP Operations.pdf |
| Lynda Robinson has accepted the position of Vice President, Operations at Bluewater Health effective January 4, 2011, and will report to President/CEO Sue Denomy. |
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| Jan 4,
2011 | 2010 - 12 - 24 - CKHA - Visitor Restrictions.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is focused on patient safety. As a result, CKHA is keeping visitor restrictions in place as well as additional preventative measures, to minimize the spread of MRSA at its Sydenham campus. |
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| Dec 23,
2010 | Board Meeting Highlights - December 20, 2010.pdf |
| As part of Bluewater Health’s construction project, exterior work will be performed by Ellis-Don Corporation from Tuesday, January 4 to Friday, January 7, on Russell Street south of the intersection at London Road. |
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| Dec 22,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 22 - CKHA - countdown to quit.pdf |
| A Program for People who Want to Quit Smoking |
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| Dec 20,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 16 - CKHA - leadership changes.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is reshaping its executive leadership team to build upon its strength as a high performing hospital, to support its strategic initiatives, and to position successfully for the future. |
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| Dec 15,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 15 - WRH - OPP Essex Auxiliary Give to Paeds.pdf |
| The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Auxiliary Unit again will come forward and donate a bundle of toys they have collected for Paediatric Services at Windsor Regional Hospital. |
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| Dec 14,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 14 - WRH - STC Construction Support Paeds.pdf |
| STC Construction Group will be donating gifts to Paediatric Services at Windsor Regional Hospital in support of children in care during the holidays. |
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| Dec 13,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 08 - BWH Responds to Food Recall.pdf |
| Late on December 3, Bluewater Health was notified by its food distributor of a voluntary recall of a cheese product which was supplied to it. The product was recalled because it may contain listeria bacteria. |
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| Dec 13,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 13 - CKHA - Visitor Restrictions.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is focused on patient safety. As a result, CKHA is putting visitor restrictions in place effective today, to minimize the spread of MRSA at its Sydenham campus. |
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| Dec 13,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 13 - WRH - Media Advanced Business System Support Paeds.pdf |
| During the season of giving, Advance Business Systems will visit Paediatric Services and donate $2,500. as a result of their annual holiday customer appreciation day. |
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| Dec 13,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 13 - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Hosts Home for the Holidays.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is in search of local medical students and medical residents to add to their invitation list for Home for the Holidays which is scheduled for December 23, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m., at a private location in Chatham this year. |
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| Dec 13,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 13 - CKHA - CHATHAM TO PROVIDE FREE ROOMS TO FAMILIES.pdf |
| The Comfort Inn in Chatham located at 1100 Richmond Street is pleased to announce that it is participating in Choice Hotels Canada’s “Room at the Inn” program. In keeping with the spirit of the holiday season, the “Room at the Inn” program provides complimentary accommodations to those from outside of the immediate Chatham-Kent Municipality who are visiting friends or loved ones at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance over the holidays. |
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| Dec 7,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 07 - CKHA - Christmas Holiday - 2010 - 2011.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered over the holiday season. |
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| Dec 7,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 03 - WRH - MEDIA BMO next 14000 Cornerstone.pdf |
| David Blyth, Vice President of the Southwest Division for BMO will present their second installment of $14,000 to the Cornerstone of Caring campaign as part of their $70,000 total commitment. |
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| Dec 2,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 01 - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Welcomes National Surveyors.pdf |
| In its continued quest for quality, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) will host five Surveyors from Accreditation Canada from December 5th through to December 9th, 2010. |
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| Dec 2,
2010 | 2010 - 12 - 01 - You Can Join the Fight Against Superbugs.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is focused on patient safety. In its efforts to reduce the incidence of antibiotic resistant organisms (more commonly called ‘superbugs’), CKHA is raising awareness and inviting help from the public. |
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| Nov 26,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 22 - CKHA - award recipients 2010.pdf |
| The most prestigious honour that a healthcare professional can earn at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is a Tri-Board Award for Excellence. |
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| Nov 24,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 24 - WRH Wins Leading Practice Innovation Awards MGI GPS.pdf |
| We would like to congratulate Windsor Regional Hospital for their recent awards at the annual Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) conference and Innovations in Health Care Expo event – winning two out of six Leading Practice awards and the ‘People’s Choice’ award for their innovative Yellow Dot initiative. |
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| Nov 18,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 12 - WRH - Shrine Club Donate.pdf |
| Member of the Moramos Shrine Club of Windsor will visit and tour the Paediatric Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital and present a $100,000 donation |
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| Nov 18,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 18 - CKHA - Quality Healthcare Workplace Award 2010.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has earned a 2010 Quality Healthcare Workplace Award from the Ontario Hospital Association and MOHLTC-HealthForceOntario. |
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| Nov 18,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 17 - BWH - World COPD Day.pdf |
| Wednesday, November 17th is World COPD Day, an annual global event that aims to raise awareness of COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the world’s fourth-leading killer. |
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| Nov 15,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 08 - CKHA - recycling initiative.pdf |
| Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has implemented a ground‐breaking environmental initiative, making it one of the first hospitals in Canada to recycle instrument tray wraps. |
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| Nov 15,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 08 - CKHA -recognition banquet.pdf |
| More than 300 long-service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees will be honoured at this year's Recognition Banquet hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. |
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| Nov 15,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 02 - BWH - Privacy Breach.pdf |
| Bluewater Health and North Lambton Community Health Centre are taking measures to notify patients of a prohibited breach of health records. |
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| Nov 12,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 01 - CKHA - patient safety week.pdf |
| Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual national event to increase awareness of patient safety issues and to share information about best practices. |
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| Nov 12,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 02 - CKHA - patient safety award winner.pdf |
| During Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance’s celebration of National Patient Safety Week, six individuals or teams earned recognition as nominees for CKHA’s 2010 Patient Safety Award. |
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| Nov 11,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 10 - WRH wins people's choice award |
| On Wednesday, November 10, 2010, Windsor Regional Hospital was awarded the People’s Choice Award for their Follow the Yellow Dot Initiative at the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and OHA Innovations Expo. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 28 - BWH Surgical Review.pdf |
| Bluewater Health’s acting Chief of Staff and the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) presented a plan to Bluewater Health’s Board of Directors on October 27 in response to recommendations stemming from an external review of the safety and quality of care within its Surgical Program. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 28 - BWH Emergency Department Coverage in Petrolia.pdf |
| At its October meeting, Board Members of Bluewater Health heard a presentation by Dr. David Ng, Emergency Department Lead for the Erie St. Clair LHIN (ESC LHIN) and chair of the LHIN Reference Panel. Dr. Ng shared background on the staffing challenges facing emergency departments within the LHIN and across Ontario. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 28 - BWH Receives Post-Construction Funding.pdf |
| At its October 27 meeting, the Bluewater Health Board of Directors endorsed the acceptance of $8.65 million in Post-Construction Operating Plan (PCOP) funding, plus $2.3 million in trailing costs to cover the operational costs of the Mitton Site over the next year and a half, from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 11 - 09 - CKHA - Remembrance Day.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in recognition of Remembrance Day. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 27 - CKHA - hospital fees for delisted services.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is reminding patients and families that some hospital procedures and supplies are not covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and charges may apply. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 19 - ckha - Two more Specialists Join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the arrival of two more specialists: Dr. Pervez Faruqi has joined the Department of Paediatrics in the Women’s and Children Program and Dr. Siva Devarajan has joined the Department of Psychiatry in the Mental Health and Addictions program. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 14 - ckha - expands energy awarenss website.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) today launched “Energy Matters”, an interactive website to provide its staff and the surrounding community with information on the hospitals’ Energy and Facility Renewal Program, which is helping improve patient facilities, and reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 12 - CKHA - Two Physicians have joined.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the arrival of two new anaesthetists to the community, Dr. Sean DaSilva and Dr. Maria Carmen Angeles. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 22 - CKHA earns national clean air award.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has earned a Clean Air Award from the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA). The award recognizes efforts to put into place best practice maintenance and surpass normal standards. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 20 - BWH - Auditor General Report.pdf |
| With today’s release of the Auditor General’s Report* on procurement in the health sector, Sue Denomy, Bluewater Health’s President and CEO said, “Although Bluewater Health was not one of the 16 hospitals included in the Auditor General’s audit, we can all learn from the Report’s findings and recommendations. Hospitals must constantly strive to ensure taxpayers are receiving maximum value for money,” she added. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 20 - CKHA Responds to Auditor General’s Report.pdf |
| Ontario’s hospitals are committed to managing taxpayer money effectively and to ensuring that every possible dollar is devoted to providing front-line patient care. |
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| Nov 9,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 19 - BWH - Physicians Recognized.pdf |
| On September 29, Bluewater Health and the Bluewater Health Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Physician Appreciation Day to honour hospital physicians who contribute greatly to the Sarnia-Lambton community. |
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| Oct 8,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 08 - WRH - Quality Worklife Results October 2010.pdf |
| WRH Quality of Worklife Survey 2010 |
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| Oct 7,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 07 - CKHA - -breast cancer awareness-f.pdf |
| Chatham‐Kent Health Alliance Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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| Oct 7,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 07 - CKHA - Improvements at CKHA Sydenham campus.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) continues planning towards a re-build of its Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg. |
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| Oct 7,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 14 - CKHA - Madelyns Locks For A Cure.pdf |
| Please support Madelyn Turnbull’s Locks for a Cure and her efforts to raise funds for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Breast Screening Program. |
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| Oct 6,
2010 | 2010 - 01 - 06 - Bluewater Health Newsletter Issue 7 Fall 2010 - Final.pdf |
| A two-page construction newsletter intended to connect internal and external stakeholders with all the news, views, highlights and facts about the construction of our new community hospital. |
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| Oct 6,
2010 | 2010 - 10 - 06 - ckha - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Recruits First Full-Time Hospitalist.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the recent arrival of its first full-time Hospitalist, Dr. Allen Boettcher. |
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| Oct 6,
2010 | 2010 - 01 - 06 - WRH - Media Quality of Worklife Survey 2010.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital released the results of its 2010 Quality of Worklife Survey recently again showing significant results during controversial times. |
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| Oct 1,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 29 - CKHA Services Altered for Thanksgiving Day.pdf |
| CKHA Services Altered for Thanksgiving Day |
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| Oct 1,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 29 - BWH Breast Cancer Awareness.pdf |
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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| Oct 1,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 29 - BWH ED Update.pdf |
| News release regarding physician coverage at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health’s Emergency Department. |
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| Sep 22,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 22 - BWH - Surgical Review.pdf |
| Bluewater Health has conducted a review of the safety and quality of care within its Surgical Program. |
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| Sep 20,
2010 | 2010 - 09 -20 - HDGH - Kim Spirou Appointment.pdf |
| Kim Spirou is leaving her role as VP Communications & Development at Hotel-Dieu Grace and has accepted a full-time offer to serve as the Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital Foundation’s President and CEO effective November 15, 2010. |
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| Sep 14,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 13 - CKHA - family med students announcement.pdf |
| A brand new full-time family medicine residency program has made its way to Chatham-Kent. |
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| Sep 2,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 02 - BWH - CEEH ED Coverage.pdf |
| The Emergency Department at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health may have adequate physician coverage to provide 24-hour service to the end of November. |
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| Sep 1,
2010 | 2010 - 09 - 01 - CKHA - labour_day_services.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, September 6, 2010, in recognition of the Labour Day Holiday. |
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| Aug 30,
2010 | 2010 - 08 - 20 - CKHA - new processing equpment sydenham.pdf |
| In keeping with delivering timely, safe healthcare and progressing patient care, Chatham–Kent Alliance (CKHA) has purchased a new Endoscopic Processor for disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopic equipment for the operating room of Sydenham Campus. |
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| Aug 12,
2010 | 2010 - 08 - 12 - HDGH - Media Statement Regarding Cardiology Report.pdf |
| Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital today issued the following response to media reports concerning the external review of its cardiology department. |
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| Aug 9,
2010 | 2010 - 08 - 09 - CKHA - Lab Service at CKHA's Chatham Campus Relocated.pdf |
| On Thursday, August 12th, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is relocating its Outpatient Laboratory Collection centre, (Chatham Campus) from first floor (Zone A, Level 1, Room A107B) to first floor (Zone C, Level 1, Room C109). |
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| Aug 4,
2010 | 2010 - 08 0 4 - CKHA - Wound and Skin Care news release CCAC.pdf |
| Every year, thousands of Canadians suffer from chronic non-healing wounds that can become infected and, in extreme cases, result in amputation or death. |
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| Jul 30,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 29 - BWH Moves Done ED Open.pdf |
| July 29, 2010, marked the opening of Bluewater Health’s new Emergency Department at its Norman Site. |
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| Jul 29,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 29 - CKHA - Civic Holiday Aug 2.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, August 2, 2010, in recognition of the Civic Holiday. |
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| Jul 27,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 27 - Sarnia Emergency Department Move.pdf |
| Bluewater Health has undertaken a public education campaign to inform the community of its change in Emergency Department services in Sarnia. |
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| Jul 26,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 08 - CEEH ED Physician Proposal.pdf |
| On Wednesday, July 7, physicians at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health proposed new hours of service for the Emergency Department (ED) at CEEH located in Petrolia, Ontario. |
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| Jul 26,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 09 - BWH Names Acting Chief of Staff.pdf |
| Dr. Michael Haddad has accepted the position of Acting Chief of Professional Staff at Bluewater Health effective, Monday, July 12. |
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| Jul 26,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 26 - BWH - 2009-2010 Annual Report - Final.pdf |
| New Hospital, New Beginning - Bluewater Health’s Annual Report to the Community 2009/2010 |
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| Jul 5,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 28 - Bluewater Health - Addition Opening - News Release - Final.pdf |
| Hospital staff, municipal officials and community members today joined in celebrating the opening of the new seven-storey Norman Building at Bluewater Health’s Norman Street site in Sarnia. |
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| Jul 5,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 28 - Bluewater Health - Addition Opening - Q&A - Final.pdf |
| The new building adds 325,000 square feet of space to Bluewater Health, more than doubling the hospital’s size. |
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| Jul 5,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 27 - CKHA - agm_boards_appointments-2010-f.pdf |
| At the June 24th Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows. |
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| Jun 24,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 24 - BWH - History Book.pdf |
| Former local history teacher, Vic Dudek volunteered time over 5 years to author Bluewater Health’s new commemorative history book. Dudek interviewed current and former staff members and researched old records, archives, publications and newspaper articles to discover the rich history of Bluewater Health and its founding corporations. |
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| Jun 24,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 01 - BWH - PSA - Canada Day Closures.pdf |
| Public Service Announcement |
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| Jun 23,
2010 | 2010 - 07 - 01 - CKHA - Canada Day services.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in recognition of Canada Day |
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| Jun 23,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 23 - CKHA - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Appoints New President and CEO.pdf |
| At its Tri-Board meeting last night, Directors unanimously endorsed the appointment of Colin Patey as the new President and CEO of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. |
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| Jun 21,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 21 - CKHA - CKHA Earns International Award of Healthcare Photography.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has earned another award for excellence in healthcare communications – this time for a series of photographs which help to communicate, educate, and inform. |
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| Jun 21,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 21 - CKHA - Process Improvement Program at CKHA Focuses on the Patient Experience.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA), with financial support of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, is excited to announce the implementation of the Process Improvement Program (PIP). |
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| Jun 21,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 21 - BWH - Medbuy Announces New Board Chair.pdf |
| Medbuy, Canada’s longest standing and most progressive group purchasing organization, is pleased to announce that Sue Denomy, President and CEO of Bluewater Health, was elected to a two-year term as Chair of Medbuy’s Board of Directors at its AGM held in Saint John, New Brunswick earlier this month. |
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| Jun 21,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 21 - HDGH - Transesophageal Echocardiography.pdf |
| Up until now patients who required Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) services had to travel to London to access this diagnostic procedure. |
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| Jun 21,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 21 - BWH - ED move information.pdf |
| The positive energy at Bluewater Health is building as the date for occupancy of our new state-of-the-art facilities draws nearer. As we prepare for this historic milestone, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout this project! We hope you share our enthusiasm for this long-awaited change in local healthcare. |
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| Jun 14,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 14 - CKHA - Partners with Patient & Family Advisors.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance continues its focus on four key strategic directions: Patients, People, Performance and Innovation. One of its goals is: “We will partner with patients and their families in the delivery of safe, quality care”. The supporting objective is 100% of the staff, physicians, board members and volunteers will receive education in patient and family centred care. |
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| Jun 14,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 08 - update of ckha imagine project.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance continues its !magine planning to address the needs of the aging facilities at its Public General campus (Chatham) and Sydenham campus (Wallaceburg). |
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| Jun 14,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - 08 - HDGH - Physician Assistants ER.pdf |
| Today Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital welcomed two new Physician Assistants (PAs) to the Emergency Department team as part of an expanding provincial Physician Assistant initiative designed to improve wait times and enhance the overall patient experience. |
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| Jun 3,
2010 | 2010 - 06 - BWH - Bluewater Health Newsletter Issue 6 Summer 2010.pdf |
| We’ve built a new hospital… and we’re moving in soon! Bluewater Health has constructed a new seven-storey hospital addition as part of the largest public sector redevelopment project in Sarnia-Lambton’s history. |
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| Jun 2,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 20 - CKHA - Balancing the Budget at CKHA.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today announced changes that will streamline care and deliver on its commitment to operate within its Ministry-funded resources. |
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| Jun 2,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 18 - CKHA - compassionate caregiver award.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance awarded its 3rd annual Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction during national Nurses Week. |
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| Jun 2,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 18 - CKHA - website expansion.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has launched an expansion to its award-winning website with a new webpage which communicates initiatives of the Chief Nursing Executive/Chief Health Professions Officer. |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 31 - BWH - Discovery Week.pdf |
| Bluewater Health will proudly welcome 12 first-year medical students from the University of Western Ontario (UWO) to spend four days in Sarnia-Lambton as part of Undergraduate Medical Education Week or Discovery Week, May 31 – June 3. |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 31 - CKHA - safe kids week.pdf |
| At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, we have “Clean Hands and Caring Hearts” and the staff of the Emergency Services Program want to spread this important safety message during National Safe Kids Week |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 27 - BWH - Emergency Department Move.pdf |
| Bluewater Health’s new Emergency Department will be open for service effective 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29th. |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 31 - WRH - Lundbeck Canada Donate to WPEP.pdf |
| The Wellness Program for Extended Psychosis (W-PEP) at Windsor Regional Hospital will receive a donation of $10,000 from Lundbeck Canada on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. to be presented in front of the new mental health hospital currently under construction at the Western Campus, 1453 Prince Road, Windsor. |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 28 - CKHA - stroke awareness event-june 3 10.pdf |
| The Chatham-Kent District Stroke Centre (DSC), the Secondary Prevention Clinic (SPC) based at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and various community partners will be hosting a Stroke Awareness Event on June 3, 2010 entitled Prevent Stroke, Know the Signs …And Live! |
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| May 31,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 26 - BWH - BWH Service Awards.pdf |
| In recognition of the commitment to quality care, staff, physicians and volunteers are being celebrated at Bluewater Health’s annual Service Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 27, at the Holiday Inn in Point Edward. |
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| May 20,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 19 - CKHA - CKHA to host Medical Students for Discovery Week.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent will be host to 10 first-year University of Western Ontario medical students for Discovery Week 2010 from May 31 to June 3, 2010. |
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| May 17,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 17 - CKHA - 7th Annual Stroke Garden Party Reunites.pdf |
| Dozens of former stroke patients are expected to attend the 7th Annual Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program Stroke Garden Party at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 1 – 3:30 pm. |
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| May 14,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 14 - CKHA - Balancing the Budget at CKHA.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today announced changes that will streamline care and deliver on its commitment to operate within its Ministry-funded resources. |
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| May 14,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 14 - WRH - Media Surgical Conference May 14.pdf |
| The surgical conference will showcase the knowledge and expertise of Windsor Regional Hospital healthcare clinicians such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and nurse practitioners. |
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| May 13,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 10 - HDGH - Hermes Creative Awards.pdf |
| Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital has captured two additional international awards of excellence for its healthcare communication initiatives. |
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| May 11,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 11 - CKHA - national nurses week.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is celebrating National Nurses Week to recognize the contributions that local nurses make as part of the inter-professional team caring for Chatham-Kent patients and their families. |
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| May 11,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 11 - WRH - Media Windsor Construction Assn Trades On Tour May 11.pdf |
| ‘TRADES ON TOUR’ GIVE STUDENTS FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL |
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| May 11,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 10 - BWH - Nursing Week.pdf |
| May 10-16 marks National Nursing Week - an annual event which gives Bluewater Health the opportunity to join communities across the country in acknowledging Canadian nurses for their dedication to outstanding care. |
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| May 10,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 06 - HDGH - Nurses Week Activities |
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| May 10,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 07 - HDGH - Jeanne Mance Award |
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| May 10,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 07 - HDGH - Welcomes Mikhail |
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| May 6,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 30 - WRH - PROVINCE RELEASES PATIENT QUALITY AND SAFETY INDICATOR DATA.pdf |
| On April 30, 2010 the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care(MOHLTC) will require Hospitals to publicly release: |
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| May 6,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 03 - WRH - Media Primo Foods 50000 Donation.pdf |
| Primo Foods Inc., a subsidiary of Sun-Brite Foods Inc. of Ruthven, Ontario has made a generous donation commitment of $50,000 to the Western Redevelopment Project’s Cornerstone of Caring campaign. A named-recognition will be placed in the new lobby/atrium of the Mental Health Hospital currently under construction. |
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| May 6,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 04 - HDGH Interventional Cardiologist.pdf |
| Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital is expanding its angioplasty services to meet the growing need for this life-saving intervention in our community. The expansion of service was made possible through the recruitment of a new interventional cardiologist to the hospital family. |
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| Apr 29,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 29 - BWH Chief Accepts New Appt.pdf |
| Dr. Martin Lees, Chief of Professional Staff at Bluewater Health has accepted the position of Vice-President, Chief Medical Executive and Chair, Medical Advisory Committee at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie*. |
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| Apr 28,
2010 | 2010 - 05 -0 24 - CKHA - Victoria Day.pdf |
| Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, May 24, 2010 in recognition of the Victoria Day Holiday. |
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| Apr 28,
2010 | 2010 - 05 - 04 - CKHA - world asthma day.pdf |
| World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve the awareness and care for asthma around the world. The theme this year is, “You can control your asthma”. |
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| Apr 28,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 28 - WRH 2010 Hand Hygiene.pdf |
| This week the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care(MOHLTC) will require Hospitals to publicly release the latest hand hygiene compliance rates |
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| Apr 26,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 22 - BWH - Cox Volunteer Award.pdf |
| Norma Cox, a volunteer at Bluewater Health for almost 20 years, has been selected as one of only 20 recipients for 2010, of the prestigious June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario. |
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| Apr 26,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 22 - BWH - Earth Day April 22 2010.pdf |
| Today, Thursday, April 22, marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Bluewater Health will join communities across the globe to recognize what has become the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. |
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| Apr 26,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 22 - CKHA Teams with Honeywell to Renew Facilities with Solar Technology and Energy-Efficiency Improvements.pdf |
| Facility Renewal and Conservation Program Will Use Energy and Operational Savings to Fund Upgrades |
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| Apr 26,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 21 - HDGH - John Coughlin Retires.pdf |
| After serving Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital for more than 27 years, John Coughlin, Senior Vice-President Corporate Services, has announced his intention to retire effective June 1, 2010. |
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| Apr 16,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 15 - WRH - Media Winner of CPSI Poster April 15.pdf |
| Windsor Regional Hospital shares first place in the national Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s 2nd Annual Canadian Forum on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement winning the CPSI Best Poster presentation. |
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| Apr 16,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 15 - HDGH - Windsor_patient_safety_April_2010_outreach.pdf |
| Dr. Michael Baker, Executive Lead – Patient Safety for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will be at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital to meet with media to discuss the public reporting of patient safety indicators including the Surgical Safety checklist. |
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| Apr 16,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 16 - HDGH - Media AdvisoryVolunteer Week 2010.pdf |
| Every day, volunteers at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital enrich the lives of hundreds of patients and their families by giving generously of their time, and contributing to the well-being of our healthcare community, the vitality of our services, and the quality of patients' experiences here. |
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| Apr 16,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 16 - WRH Canadian Forum Award |
| Windsor Regional Hospital shares first place in the national Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s 2nd Annual Canadian Forum on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement winning the CPSI Best Poster presentation. The Pulse of Quality presentation was awarded at Toronto’s Western Harbour Castle where the two-day Canadian Forum took place. |
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| Apr 16,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - HDGH Foundation Donates 1 million.pdf |
| Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital’s patient programs and services received a tremendous boost courtesy of a $1 million donation from its Foundation. |
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| Apr 15,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 12 - BWH commitment to quality.pdf |
| Bluewater Health's Chief of Professional Staff, Dr. Martin Lees, has achieved requirements to be a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality. |
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| Apr 6,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - CKHA Infection Control.pdf |
| Partnering with patients and their families in the delivery of safe, quality care, is a key priority at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. |
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| Apr 6,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - WRH Salary Disclosure.pdf |
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| Apr 6,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 08 - CKHA - Parade of Chefs.pdf |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010. 5:30 p.m. Club Lentinas 250 National Road, Chatham |
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| Apr 6,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - BWH - Surgical Checklist.pdf |
| Bluewater Health has incorporated additional aspects of a World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist for use in its Operating Rooms (ORs). |
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| Apr 6,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - HDGH - Salary Disclosure.pdf |
| In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act we are required to disclose salaries and benefits paid to employees who earned $100,000 or more as reported on the Canada Revenue Agency T4 slip. |
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| Mar 31,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - BWH - Public Sector Salary Disclosure.pdf |
| Published annually by the Government of Ontario since 1997, the PSSD provides taxpayers with the names, positions and salaries of those in the public sectors who earned more than $100,000 in salary and benefits during the previous taxation year. |
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| Mar 31,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 31 - ckha - public sector salary.pdf |
| Today marks the public release of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) in Ontario. |
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| Mar 23,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 23 - CKHA Services Altered for Good Friday and Easter Monday.pdf |
| Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5, 2010 in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday. |
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| Mar 2,
2010 | 2010 - 03 - 02 - BWH - Medical Specialists Announced.pdf |
| Dr. Martin Lees, Chief of Professional Staff at Bluewater Health is pleased to announce that five new specialists have joined the medical community in Sarnia. |
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| Mar 1,
2010 | 2010 - 04 - 28 - HDGH appoints new chief of staff.pdf |
| The Board of Directors of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gordon Vail as the hospital’s new Chief of Staff effective Monday, March 1, 2010. |
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| Feb 26,
2010 | 2010 - 02 - 26 - BWH Media Statement.pdf |
| The front page story in yesterdays Sarnia Observer might have mistakenly lead readers to believe the story was about Bluewater Health. |
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| Feb 25,
2010 | 2010 - 02 - 25 - BWH Prepares for Summer Opening.pdf |
| During the February 24th meeting of the Bluewater Health Board of Directors, Directors heard highlights of the work underway in preparation for the summer opening of the new hospital. |
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| Feb 23,
2010 | 2010 - 02 - 23 - BWH - Mailloux Eye Centre Anniversary.doc.pdf |
| The Pat Mailloux Eye Centre celebrated its first anniversary. |
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| Feb 23,
2010 | 2010 - 02 - 18 - Bluewater Health Food and Retail Vendors.pdf |
| Bluewater Health and Bluewater Health Foundation have drawn up a “Memorandum of Understanding,” which gives the Foundation the responsibility to manage the retail space in the atrium of the newly constructed building on Norman St. The Foundation has created a “Business Centre,” which will be the conduit for this expanded entrepreneurial role. |
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| Feb 23,
2010 | 2010 - 02 - 17 - CKHA - Patient’s Choice – Family Presence and Visiting |
| In partnership with patients and families, a new policy called “Patient’s Choice – Family Presence and Visiting”, is now in place at CKHA. The policy supports the strategic goal: We will partner with patients and their families in the delivery of safe, quality care. |
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| Feb 5,
2010 | 2010 - 01 - 28 - Chatham-Kent Attracts New General Surgeon.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a fifth general surgeon, Dr. Tram Trinh. |
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| Feb 5,
2010 | 2010 - 01 - 28 - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Implements New Tools to Assess Patient Outcomes.pdf |
| Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has received approval and funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to be the first hospital in the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network (ESC LHIN) to implement new, standardized, clinical assessment tools to assess the quality of patient outcomes. |
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