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January, 2012 Articles

SWOMEN and Schulich launch public calendar of events in Southwestern Ontario

Friday, January 20, 2012

SWOMEN and The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are proud of our presence in Southwestern Ontario communities. We have created a public calendar to highlight our visits and enable our various departments and stakeholders to be aware of our travels. … (Read More)

Hospital appoints new chief

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Bluewater Health has appointed Dr. Mark Taylor its interim chief of professional staff. The current vice president medical affairs and chief of quality, patient safety and risk management will continue with his existing duties and take on the chief of staff job until at least September. … (Read More)

Funding available for Schulich students to attend SRPC Conference 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Schulich students interested in attending the 20th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course, "On the Edge," April 26-28, 2012 in Whistler, BC can apply for funding support from SWOMEN. … (Read More)

CEE Hospital Foundation transfers medical centre to Town of Petrolia

Monday, January 9, 2012

Ownership of the Petrolia Medical Centre building and property at 431 King St. has been transferred by the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation to the Town of Petrolia. … (Read More)

Bluewater Health to receive additional dialysis spots

Monday, January 9, 2012

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. … (Read More)

Doc still on call

Monday, January 9, 2012

Dr. Michel Haddad has agreed to one more month as acting chief of professional staff while Bluewater Health's board of directors searches for a permanent replacement. … (Read More)

2011 saw hospital consolidated on one site

Monday, January 9, 2012

After $319 million and four years of construction Bluewater Health in Sarnia was finally consolidated on one site this year. … (Read More)

Start raising money now for hospital, council told

Monday, January 9, 2012

It's not clear yet how much money the community will have to raise for the expansion of the Kincardine hospital, but South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Paul Davies left little doubt about his advice. "Start fundraising now and don't slow up at all," he told council at a recent meeting. … (Read More)

Everyone Knows CKHA’s ‘Got Talent’, But Did You Know They Had Talent Like This?

Monday, January 9, 2012

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) will host the 1st Annual CKHA’s Got Talent at Club Lentinas, showcasing the talents of CKHA’s staff, physicians, volunteers and loved ones) raising funds for the Foundation of CKHA’s $1M Cardiac Monitoring System Campaign. … (Read More)

Bluewater Health on campaign for new MRI machine

Monday, January 9, 2012

The region's wait time is one of the shortest in the province, but the MRI machine is 10 years old. The average life expectancy of one of the machines is seven years. Bluewater Health Foundation is embarking on a new 2-year, $2.8 million dollar fundraising campaign to purchase a new MRI machine. … (Read More)

Health care students extended open invitation

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Town of Tillsonburg, local family physician offices, and the TDMH are serious about making Tillsonburg an attractive place for future health professionals to practice. To achieve this goal, these partners work within a comprehensive recruitment program and want to hear from potential recruits. … (Read More)

Former MedQUEST participants rewarded for hard work

Monday, January 9, 2012

Chloe Cadieux and Sarah Cole have both taken steps toward a career in the medical field and have received funding and recognition to get them off to a great start. … (Read More)