Congratulations are in order for Dr. Bill Ehman and Dr. Jane Pegg, whose project debut was featured in Nanaimo News Now, Nanaimo News Bulletin & CTV News! See below for a snippet of one article. NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 1, 2022 (NANAIMO NEWS NOW) — “Emphasizing the importance of reading, […]
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NANAIMO, British Columbia, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (the “Foundation”) is announcing that its Chief Executive Officer, Janice Perrino, will retire as of June 30, 2022 after nearly six years with the organization. The Foundation has seen some major changes and experienced tremendous growth under […]
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Dr. Arun Natarajan is presented with a plaque by MSA president Dr. David Coupland, recognizing Arun’s exemplary service to patients and colleagues over the last 7 years, while delivering Cardiology at NRGH and to surrounding communities. The plaque also commemorates Dr. Natarajan as the first head of Cardiology at NRGH. […]
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It’s been a tough year! Enjoy our take on the “Jerusalema“ dance craze. (Yes it is a craze!-check out YouTube!) We challenge other departments to bring on their versions. No matter the dance moves we promise it will bring joy for everyone! Your NRGH Deptartment of Peds and Maternity Care, […]
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RDN expected to ask province to commit to plan for patient tower, cardiac services and cancer centre. Click here to read the full article
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How we work as a team and communicate with each other are essential elements of a healthy culture. Improving non-technical skills such as how we communicate, how we respond to the environment around us, and how we work together in a team are crucial for achieving high quality patient care. […]
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Dr Mitch Zelman, who came to the island to join the Nanaimo group in 2017, has been awarded the 2021 Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award. Click here to read the full article.
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“Surrey’s new hospital being built in Cloverdale will be home to a regional B.C. cancer treatment centre, the province’s premier announced Thursday.” Click here to read the full article.
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In an effort to ease the burden on HealthLink 811, B.C. has set up a dedicated COVID-19 line at 1-888-COVID19 or text at 1-888-268-4319. Read more about COVID-19 symptoms here: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
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At the November 18th general Council Meeting, Dr. David Coupland, on behalf of the Nanaimo MSA, presented to Nanaimo City Council on the need for a tertiary hospital at NRGH. The presentation was well-received by Council and a motion for Council to provide a letter of support for this initiative […]
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