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February, 2012 Articles

Dean's Newsletter - February 2012 Edition

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

In this month's video newsletter Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Dean, Dr. Michael Strong discusses the London Health Research Day and sheds some light on Western University's new branding and what it means for Schulich. … (Read More)

Tom McHugh moving on from Alexandra Hospital

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Alexandra Hospital CEO Tom McHugh is leaving his post to pursue a career in cancer care. McHugh has accepted a position with Lakeridge Health as the new Vice President, Cancer and Clinical Services and Regional Vice President, Cancer Services for the Central East Regional Cancer Program. … (Read More)

Joint interim CEOs appointed at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital

Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Board of Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital announced a joint appointment for the interim Chief Executive Officer position Wednesday in a press release. … (Read More)

LHIN to fund outreach hospice model for area

Thursday, February 23, 2012

For nearly six years there has been government funding available for hospice palliative care in Grey-Bruce, but it's been untouched. That's about to change. … (Read More)

Moving to Electronic Health

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Grey Bruce Health Services is launching a new project to accelerate the use of electronic health documentation. GBHS President and CEO Maureen Solecki says the Canada Health Infoway project focuses on converting manual ambulatory care records into electronic files. … (Read More)

Read about one Schulich medical student's experience with MedQUEST

Thursday, February 23, 2012

My Summer Experience - Ingersoll and Tillsonburg MedQUEST by Caitlin VanDeCappelle Caitlin describes her participation in the 6-week clinical elective in the summer of 2011. … (Read More)

Dutton looks high and low for another doctor

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Dr. Emad Henein left the Dutton Medical Centre in July, 2011....The Dutton/Dunwich municipal council [have] been attempting to recruit another doctor since Dr. Henein’s departure, but so far without success. … (Read More)

Tom McHugh moving on from Alexandra Hospital and TDMH

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Alexandra Hospital CEO Tom McHugh is leaving his post to pursue a career in cancer care. He has accepted a position with Lakeridge Health as the new VP, Cancer and Clinical Services and Regional VP, Cancer Services for the Central East Regional Cancer Program. … (Read More)

Nurse practitioner-led clinic opens doors in Ingersoll

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Community partnerships with various organizations and businesses will help the clinic provide a broad spectrum of service to its patients and the community. … (Read More)

Local Family Physician Rob Annis joins LHIN Team

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Dr. Annis, from North Perth Family Health Team in Listowel, will work with the South West LHIN to ensure that primary care services are better integrated with the work of other health sectors. … (Read More)

Health Force Ontario January Newsletter

Friday, February 3, 2012

Highlights include announcements of new physicians in Southwestern Ontario. … (Read More)

New physician recruiter hired

Friday, February 3, 2012

20-Jan-2012 - The Petrolia Topic - Andrea Hynes is the new recruiter for the Physician Recruitment Taskforce of Sarnia-Lambton. Hynes began her duties Jan. 16 and her hiring was announced by Taskforce chairman Ron Prior. … (Read More)

Windsor MD gets help to recruit doctors

Friday, February 3, 2012

24-Jan-2012 Windsor Star - A Windsor doctor who oversees the family medicine residency program in the city will get some help selling Windsor to medical students this weekend after making a presentation to city council Monday night. … (Read More)

Public health set to release comprehensive report: Encourage community partners to apply for grant money.

Friday, February 3, 2012

27-Jan-2012 - Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Service present[s] “a snapshot” of the health of Oxford County citizens and outline[s] local health priorities. … (Read More)

Dean Michael Strong's January 2012 Video Newsletter

Friday, February 3, 2012

Highlights of this issue include: HIV/AIDS Vaccine Developed at The University of Western Ontario Proceeding to Human Clinical Trials … (Read More)

Davies sees more specialization

Friday, February 3, 2012

19-Jan-2012 - Owen Sound Times - A couple of things convinced South Bruce Grey Health Centre's outgoing president and CEO Paul Davies that it was time to call it a career. … (Read More)