http://www.ckha.on.caChatham-Kent Health Alliance Newsen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssMedworxx CMS 4.4webmaster@ckha.on.ca (Webmaster)webmaster@ckha.on.ca (Webmaster)2010-06-25T00:00:002010-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5116CHATHAM-KENT -- At the June 24th Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows.2010-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=51102010-06-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5101Chatham-Kent -- 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.2010-06-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5097June 22, 2010 – Erie St. Clair - The Board of Directors of Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS), a regional shared services organization that provides information technology and information management, leadership and service delivery to three hospitals in Erie St. Clair, has approved the membership of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital and Leamington District Memorial Hospital as Founding Members of CHIS, expanding its membership to include all of the five hospital corporations in the Erie St. Clair Region.2010-06-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5091CHATHAM-KENT -- 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.2010-06-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5087Chatham-Kent -- 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). This eight-month structured program (May – Dec 2010) focuses on improving the patient flow within CKHA, and thereby improving the patient experience.2010-06-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5075Chatham-Kent -- 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.2010-06-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5061CHATHAM-KENT -- CKHA Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Anthony DiCaita has been appointed as Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer at Humber River Regional Hospital (HRRH) effective August 2nd, 2010.2010-06-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5057Chatham-Kent -- 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)2010-06-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5028At 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.2010-05-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5022Chatham-Kent -- 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!2010-05-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5008Chatham-Kent -- 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, 2010.2010-05-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5004Chatham-Kent -- 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. The new content appears at www.ckha.on.ca on the front page.2010-05-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=5006Chatham-Kent -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance awarded its 3rd annual Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction during national Nurses Week. 2010-05-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4998CHATHAM-KENT -- 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. As guests share their personal stories of struggle and triumph with each other, they will enjoy displays, entertainment, prizes and refreshments at the tented, riverfront venue.2010-05-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4996CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today announced changes that will streamline care and deliver on its commitment to operate within its Ministry-funded resources.2010-05-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=49942010-05-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4927CHATHAM-KENT -- 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”.2010-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4925CHATHAM-KENT – 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.2010-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4923CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, with campuses in Chatham and Wallaceburg, proudly celebrates National Volunteer Week. During the week, volunteers enjoyed extra thankyous, treats and many door prizes donated by hospital staff & physicians. A special thank you letter was mailed to each volunteer’s family to thank them, as well for the service their loved one makes to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2010-04-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=49172010-04-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=49112010-04-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4874Chatham-Kent -- Partnering with patients and their families in the delivery of safe, quality care, is a key priority at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. With additional measures now in place to prevent the spread of infection, CKHA invites patients, families and visitors to be aware of hospital processes and their role, specifically related to preventing transmission of C. difficile *:2010-03-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4880CHATHAM-KENT, March 31, 2010: Today marks the public release of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) in Ontario. 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. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD. The $100,000 threshold for disclosure has not been adjusted for inflation in the past 14 years.2010-03-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4824CHATHAM-KENT -- Have you had the opportunity to say thank you to a physician that has impacted your life in a special way? On March 30, 2010, join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance as we celebrate National Doctor’s Day and shine the light on the physicians who work tirelessly every day to keep their patients and our community healthy.2010-03-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=48222010-03-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4776Chatham-Kent -- Due to an overwhelming demand, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health and Addictions Program along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering their Fifth Annual Memory Screening Day. Free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors, ages 60 and over will take place on Saturday March 27, 20102010-03-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4774CHATHAM-KENT – A physician who works at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has been arrested and charged by the police. These allegations were brought to our attention and we have been aware of the police investigation since it began. These are serious allegations and we are cooperating with the police.2010-03-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4736CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) continues to make progress on its strategic goals. 2010-02-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4695CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a fifth general surgeon, Dr. Tram Trinh. 2010-01-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4697CHATHAM-KENT -- 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. 2010-01-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4677CHATHAM-KENT -- CKHA’s Tri-Board of Directors invites you to the second in its series, “Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Today and Tomorrow”.2010-01-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4679CHATHAM-KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, February 15, 2010 for Family Day.2010-01-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4645CHATHAM-KENT -- CKHA’s Tri-Board of Directors invites you to the second in its series, “Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Today and Tomorrow”.2010-01-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4589CHATHAM-KENT -- A total of 18 local medical students and residents made it Home for the Holidays for an Open House event hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on December 21, 2009 at Smokehouse Bar & BBQ.2009-12-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4557Chatham, ON, December 14, 2009 – 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.2009-12-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4534CHATHAM-KENT – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is making progress, specifically on its strategic goal - We will partner with patients and their families in the delivery of safe, quality care. To achieve the goal, CKHA aspires to provide education for 100% of the staff, physicians, board members and volunteers regarding patient and family-centred care. This education roll out started December 2nd, 2009.2009-12-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4531CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered over the holiday season.2009-12-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4492CHATHAM-KENT -- The 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 21, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Smokehouse Bar & BBQ, 216 King Street West, Chatham. 2009-11-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4478CHATHAM-KENT -- With Ken Tremblay’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peterborough Regional Health Centre in February, CKHA’s Tri-Board of Directors today announce the appointment of an Interim President/CEO. 2009-11-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4609CHATHAM-KENT -- The most prestigious honour that a healthcare professional can earn at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, is a Tri-Board Award for Excellence. Facilitated by CKHA’s Great People Great Place Committee, this annual Awards program honours staff, physicians and volunteers who exemplify performance excellence within and beyond the healthcare environment.2009-11-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4458CHATHAM-KENT: Due to low volumes at the Chatham and Sydenham Emergency Departments, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) have decided to discontinue the “influenza overflow” flu clinics. 2009-11-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4431The annual event, World COPD Day is on Wedneday, November 18, 2009. COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a long-term lung disease usually caused by smoking. COPD includes a few lung diseases: the most common are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Symptoms of COPD are shortness of breath, increased mucus and coughing.2009-11-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4446CHATHAM-KENT -- More than two hundred and fifty long-service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees will be honoured at this year's Recognition Banquet hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. 2009-11-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4435Due to registration volumes being low, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Memory Awareness Day scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2009 has been cancelled.2009-11-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4420CHATHAM-KENT: Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Colby, has certified that the demand for primary care services in Chatham-Kent is such that an alternate model of influenza assessment, treatment and referral is needed to meet patient needs for influenza care. 2009-11-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4416CHATHAM-KENT – Michelle O’Rourke has seen her share of suffering. As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for the past 25 years and a life-long woman of faith, she has accompanied many who are facing the most universal of human experiences: death. 2009-11-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4414Chatham-Kent -- In keeping with hospital infection control policies and continued monitoring of the H1N1 virus in our community, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has implemented various aspects of their pandemic plan at its campuses in Chatham and Wallaceburg. This is an important measure in managing an increase of patients presenting to the Emergency Departments with influenza-like symptoms as well as, resulting bed pressures.2009-11-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4412Dear Hospital Corporation Members and Friends, The planning and delivery of hospital services involves a complex array of ever changing inputs, structures, accountabilities and influences. It is important for those interested in local services to have an understanding of these factors. 2009-11-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4395CHATHAM-KENT -- Canadian Patient Safety Week is an annual national event to increase awareness of patient safety issues in Canada. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute launched Canadian Patient Safety Week to help ensure every Canadian in need of healthcare can be confident that the care they receive is the safest in the world. 2009-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4397CHATHAM-KENT – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Nurse Practitioner (NP), Willi Kirenko will be awarded the AstraZeneca Award for Innovation in Chronic Disease Management by the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO).2009-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4391CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Remembrance Day.2009-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4393Due to an overwhelming demand, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health and Addictions Program along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering their Fifth Annual Memory Screening Day. Free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors, ages 60 and over will take place on Saturday November 21, 2009. 2009-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4378Chatham-Kent -- In keeping with hospital infection control policies and in preparation of reducing the impact of the global H1N1 virus to public health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is issuing a number of precautionary measures at both campuses which are now in effect.2009-10-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4356CHATHAM-KENT – Today, Mediacorp announced Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has been named, for the second year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.2009-10-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4311CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, October 12, 2009, Thanksgiving Day.2009-09-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4299CHATHAM – KENT -- Today, CKHA Board Chairs, Jennifer Wilson, Marjorie Fair and Leah McArthur, announced that CKHA President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ken Tremblay has submitted his resignation, effective January 29, 2010 to become President and CEO of Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) in Peterborough, starting February 1. Mr. Tremblay will replace CEO Paul Darby who is retiring at the end of the year. PRHC is a newly constructed, state-of-the-art regional hospital rated for 494 beds with a budget in excess of $230 million. It opened its new site in June 2008.2009-09-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3969CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance continues efforts to reduce the spread of infection.2009-08-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3904CHATHAM – KENT, September 7, 2009 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, September 7, 2009, Labour Day Holiday.2009-08-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3799WALLACEBURG, ON -- At today’s continuation of the Annual General Meeting of Sydenham District Hospital, the following slate was elected as the Board of Directors for 2009-2010: Kurtina Hammerlein, Jim Laforet, Leah McArthur, Brian Slack, Paul Weese, and Wendy Weston. One vacancy is being held for representation from Walpole Island First Nations, expected to be filled in September. Randy Smith was appointed to the Board as a community representative. 2009-07-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3770CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, August 3, 2009, Civic Holiday.2009-07-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3716CHATHAM-KENT, July 7, 2009: Tonight, the Tri-Board Executive Committee and CKHA Administration made the decision to end its relationship with Veritas Communications Inc. The firm was hired in June to develop a community engagement plan regarding the !magine program to redevelop aged facilities in Wallaceburg and Chatham. The community engagement plan was intended to solicit the opinions of diverse voices across Chatham-Kent in local healthcare planning.2009-07-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3696CHATHAM-KENT -- Medical Recruitment is pleased to announce three (3) new physicians who will expand the team of specialists at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2009-07-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3694CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to welcome Anthony DiCaita as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 4, 2009.2009-07-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3692CHATHAM-KENT, July 6, 2009: Due to the Chalk River nuclear reactor shutdown, radioactive isotopes remain in short supply. Chatham-Kent Health Alliance: 2009-07-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3668Wallaceburg: At today’s Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows.2009-06-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=36492009-06-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3597CHATHAM-KENT -- Once a year, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance holds a memorial service for families who have lost their babies through miscarriage. The short ecumenical service is held at Maple Leaf Cemetery by the gravesite in the Garden of the Unborn. 2009-06-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3589CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent welcomes 10 first year medical students to the community during Discovery Week 2009 from June 1 to June 4, 2009. Organized by the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN), students from Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario will partner with Chatham-Kent Health Alliance to provide exposure to rural regional medicine for medical undergraduate students.2009-05-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3591CHATHAM-KENT -- Since the launch of its 2009-2011 strategic plan on April 28, 2009, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has had more than 950 visitors to the website dedicated to providing the community with information on corporate goals that support the four strategic directions focused on Patients, People, Innovation, and Performance.2009-05-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3575CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance awarded its 2nd annual Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction today during national Nurses Week. 2009-05-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3569CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is celebrating 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. CKHA will celebrate its 465 Registered Nurses (RN), 172 Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), 12 Nurse Practitioners (NP) and three additional Advanced Practice Nurses preparing to write the Nurse Practitioner examinations in the next year.2009-05-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3521CHATHAM-KENT, May 5, 2009 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has earned another award for excellence in healthcare communications – this time for its website, www.ckha.on.ca2009-05-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3500CHATHAM-KENT -- 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”.2009-05-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3502CHATHAM-KENT – May 4, 2009: CKHA Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Paul Heinrich has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the North Simcoe Hospital Alliance effective June 22, 2009.2009-05-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3490CHATHAM-KENT – This week, the Sydenham District Hospital Auxiliary was the proud host of the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario (HAAO) Region I Spring Conference at the Oaks Inn, Walllaceburg. 2009-05-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3488CHATHAM-KENT -- In keeping with its commitment to patient care, and public accountability and transparency, CKHA, is posting additional performance indicators on its website, www.ckha.on.ca 2009-04-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3437CHATHAM-KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day Holiday.2009-04-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3397CHATHAM-KENT -- Focused on Patients, People, Innovation and Performance, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today launched its 2009-2011 strategic plan. 2009-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3431WALLACEBURG, April 28, 2009 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has developed an innovative solution to retain Medical beds at its Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg. 2009-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3376WALLACEBURG, April 27 — This year the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program + Action Plan (CHAP+AP) will host several free public blood pressure clinics, providing residents of Wallaceburg and the surrounding area with convenient access to this vital service in the fight against heart disease and stroke. 2009-04-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3374CHATHAM-KENT, April 24, 2009 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, with campuses in Chatham and Wallaceburg, is proudly celebrating National Volunteer Week. During the week, volunteers enjoyed extra thank you’s, treats and door prizes donated by hospital staff & physicians. Today, a special volunteer week luncheon and educational event presented by C-K Crime Stoppers, is offered to volunteers. 2009-04-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3372CHATHAM-KENT, April 24, 2009: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is officially designated a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). The designation was bestowed by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) at their Annual General Meeting held yesterday in Toronto. 2009-04-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3362CHATHAM-KENT -- April 16, 2009: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance begins internal consultation this week to gather input from staff and physicians on the Small Community Hospital Emergency Department Study conducted by the Hay Group for the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (ESC LHIN). Twenty-two, 90-minute sessions are scheduled at CKHA’s campuses in Wallaceburg and Chatham over the next four weeks.2009-04-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3358CHATHAM-KENT -- April 16, 2009: Today the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) launched a new consumer website, www.myhospitalcare.ca which allows viewers to learn more about performance measurements, or ‘indicators’, that health care industry experts use to measure and improve the performance of Ontario hospitals. 2009-04-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3310WALLACEBURG – In the interest of quelling inaccurate speculation and allegation, building bridges and restoring public confidence, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Tri-Board of Directors today released the Stantec Engineering Report on the building condition of SDH. 2009-04-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3304CHATHAM-KENT -- By working with local, public laboratories, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance expects a smooth transition for out-patient lab services currently being performed in-hospital, to instead being done in the community.2009-04-02T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3291CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health is proud to announce that www.physicianswanted.com breathes new life with the completion of a website revitalization project. After 18 months of planning, brand development, and implementation, the reconstructed web site is up and running, offering a fresh new approach to medical recruitment. 2009-04-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3212CHATHAM-KENT, March 27, 2009: March 31, 2009 marks the public release of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) in Ontario. 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. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD. The $100,000 threshold for disclosure has not been adjusted for inflation in the past 13 years.2009-03-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3197CHATHAM-KENT (March 26, 2009) – Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13, 2009 in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday. 2009-03-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3161CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will join communities and hospitals across the country to celebrate Doctor’s Day on March 30, 2009 in recognition of physicians serving Chatham-Kent, and their dedication to the health of their patients.2009-03-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3068CHATHAM-KENT -- Patient safety is priority one at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. 2009-03-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2980CHATHAM-KENT – After a positive meeting last week, the Erie St. Clair LHIN (ESC LHIN) and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) today announced the immediate designation of Observation beds for the Sydenham Campus Emergency Department (ED) and that they would not form part of CKHA’s fiscal recovery strategy. These monitored beds (previously stretchers) ensure that patients presenting with acute conditions, but who do not require immediate transfer, may remain in Wallaceburg while their condition is further assessed or stabilized. Observation beds are provided for patients who require further clinical evaluation and/or short term therapeutic interventions to determine the need for admissions.2009-03-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2878CHATHAM-KENT - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today hosted a celebration to mark the successes of the past three years as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Candidate.2009-02-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2857CHATHAM-KENT: February 12, 2009 -- Due to today’s potential flood risk from the Sydenham river, a Code Orange Standby was called by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today for its Sydenham Campus from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.2009-02-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2619CHATHAM-KENT: The Chatham-Kent Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are delighted to announce the recruitment of two new family physicians to the Chatham-Kent community. 2009-02-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2492CHATHAM-KENT (January 28, 2009) – Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, February 16, 2009, for Family Day.2009-01-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2494CHATHAM-KENT: January 28, 2009: On Monday, February 2, 2009, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will launch a Salt Awareness Campaign targeted at staff, patients and hospital visitors to recognize World Salt Awareness Week.2009-01-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2417CHATHAM-KENT, January 22, 2009 -- Today marks the official opening of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s employee fitness facility. Named ‘The CORE’ after an internal naming contest, the facility is available to CKHA staff, physicians, volunteers and students who choose to join. Orientations, which began on January 5th are hosted by a certified Kinesiologist.2009-01-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2409CHATHAM-KENT, January 16, 2009: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Lambton-Kent District School Board take a proactive approach in preparing today’s youth for the future challenges and opportunities in health care.2009-01-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=22982009-01-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2254CHATHAM-KENT – To improve the patient registration experience at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, hospital officials encourage local residents to be aware of the following information:2009-01-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2241CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is putting visitor restrictions in place effective today, to minimize the spread of infection at its Chatham campus.2009-01-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2239WALLACEBURG – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has advised 80 of its staff and 46 patients that the effectiveness of the vaccine they received at Sydenham campus between October 29 and November 30 may have been compromised due to unexpected fluctuations in the temperature of the refrigerator in which those specific vaccines were stored. 2009-01-02T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2125CHATHAM-KENT -- Local medical students and residents will attend Home for the Holidays on December 22, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m., hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at Senses Restaurant, 526 Grand Avenue East, Chatham.2008-12-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=20952008-12-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=20812008-12-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2033CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered over the holiday season.2008-11-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2005Chatham-Kent -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Medical Recruitment Team is now complete with the recent appointment of Medical Recruiter, Denise Waddick. 2008-11-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2001CHATHAM-KENT -- The most prestigious honour that a healthcare professional can earn at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, is a Tri-Board Award for Excellence. Facilitated by CKHA’s Great People Great Place Committee, this annual Awards program honours staff, physicians and volunteers who exemplify performance excellence within and beyond the healthcare environment.2008-11-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1995CHATHAM-KENT -- More than three hundred long-service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees will be honoured at this year's Recognition Banquet hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2008-11-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1991CHATHAM-KENT – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) are pleased to announce a partnership designed to improve care for patients and families dealing with life altering illness. 2008-11-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1982CHATHAM-KENT -- Effective today, the Kent Community Asthma Care Centre, located at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, is changing its name to Respiratory Health Centre.2008-11-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1978WALLACEBURG -- Allan McInnis, Supervisor of the Wallaceburg Central Ambulance Communication Centre (CACC) has been honoured with the Canadian Exemplary Service Medal. 2008-11-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1952October 29, 2008 – Sue Denomy, CEO of Bluewater Health and Ken Tremblay, CEO of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today announced a positive new model of cooperation. 2008-10-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1956CHATHAM – KENT -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Remembrance Day.2008-10-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1946CHATHAM-KENT – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) today announced plans to implement a comprehensive facility renewal and conservation program that will upgrade facilities while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. 2008-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1948October 28, 2009 -- Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS), the regional, not-for profit IT company, is pleased to announce that Steve Banyai has accepted the position of President and CEO effective December 2008. 2008-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1938CHATHAM, ON -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Physiotherapy Department offers ultraviolet light phototherapy for skin conditions such as Psoriasis. 2008-10-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1934Toronto, ON – rL Solutions, the leading provider of healthcare quality and safety software, announced today that Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is participating in a beta program to improve infection control by implementing Infection MonitorPro® (IMPro®).2008-10-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1927WALLACEBURG -- Today marks the official opening of the $2 million Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) in Wallaceburg – 14 months after the celebratory groundbreaking at 150 Dora Drive.2008-10-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1925CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is making the hospital experience more comfortable for patients and their families with limited English speaking capabilities2008-10-15T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1909CHATHAM-KENT, October 9, 2008 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Home and Community Care Program of Walpole Island have formed a new partnership to develop, implement and collaborate on programs to better serve the people of Bkejwanong First Nation (Walpole Island). Their shared goal is to introduce interventions that can reduce the risk of developing Diabetes amongst aboriginal peoples, better manage the symptoms and improve health outcomes. 2008-10-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1903Chatham-Kent (October 9, 2008) -- Due to an overwhelming demand, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health and Addictions Program along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering a fourth Memory Screening Day. Free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors ages 60 and over will take place on Saturday November 1, 2008. 2008-10-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=3027CHATHAM-KENT -- Mediacorp has selected Chatham-Kent Health Alliance as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! 2008-10-02T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1866CHATHAM – KENT, October 1, 2008-- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, October 13, 2008, Thanksgiving Day.2008-10-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1856CHATHAM-KENT – September 30, 2008: Boutique Grand at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham campus) is Chatham-Kent’s newest retail outlet to offer limited edition prints, numbered artist proofs and signed original paintings by local artist, the late Frank Jordan.2008-09-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1846CHATHAM-KENT -- The right medication, right patient, right time, and right dose – are key to safe medication use. When a person is in a critical situation, ensuring safe medication use becomes even more important. 2008-09-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1825CHATHAM-KENT -- Quality patient care and safety is priority one at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2008-09-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1788CHATHAM-KENT, September 23, 2008 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance today re-launched its corporate website, www.ckha.on.ca 2008-09-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1220CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program invites you to participate in the 3rd Annual “Walk of Life”. 2008-08-15T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1216CHATHAM-KENT, August 14, 2008: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance celebrated the official opening of its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Suite today – the latest in its acquisitions of high performance, digital, diagnostic imaging equipment.2008-08-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1172CHATHAM-KENT, August 7, 2008: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the local GoodLife Fitness club today announced a new partnership to support better health of persons with Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT).2008-08-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1329CHATHAM-KENT: The Chatham-Kent Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are delighted to announce the recruitment of two new family physicians to the Chatham-Kent community.2008-08-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1331CHATHAM-KENT -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is expanding its Central Registration program to include Ambulatory Care patients. 2008-07-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=13262008-07-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1333CHATHAM-KENT: Earlier today, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance cancelled twelve surgeries as a precautionary measure at its Chatham campus.2008-06-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=13352008-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=13372008-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=13392008-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=13412008-06-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1139CHATHAM-KENT, June 10, 2008: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s video, Caring People, Caring for People, has earned a Virtuoso Award from the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC).2008-06-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=163CHATHAM-KENT, May 12, 2009: This past weekend, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Tri-Board of Directors hosted its Strategic Planning workshop. Approximately 80 people voluntarily attended, including Board members, physicians, management, unions, staff, Foundation representatives and community partners including the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre and Local Health Integration Network. Participants received a comprehensive retreat package in advance, including Program updates, CKHA’s planning cycle, environmental scan, balanced scorecard, strategic direction monitoring tools and glossary of terms.2008-06-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=151At its meeting of May 27th, the Erie St. Clair LHIN endorsed the direction that CHIS and Bluewater have been pursuing, and cleared the way for continued planning and implementation.2008-05-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=153CHATHAM-KENT -- Effective June 2nd, 2008, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will implement changes in parking fees for staff, physicians, patients and visitors at its hospitals in Wallaceburg and Chatham. Volunteer parking will continue to be free of charge.2008-05-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=157CHATHAM-KENT: In keeping with its goal to provide a safe, healing environment, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is introducing a new policy to guide the use of overhead paging.2008-05-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=155CHATHAM-KENT: To remember and honour the precious babies who died through miscarriage, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Pastoral Care department annually hosts a memorial service known as Remembering Our Babies.2008-05-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=159CHATHAM-KENT - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance awarded its inaugural Compassionate Caregiver Award of Distinction today during national Nurses Week.2008-05-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=161CHATHAM-KENT – National Nursing Week is an opportunity to celebrate a profession that makes enormous contributions to our health system and to the lives of Canadians every day. The celebrations honouring Canadian nurses begin on May 12 across the country.2008-05-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=165What is MedQUEST Camp? MedQUEST is a one-week summer program for high school students, designed to develop future leaders in health care. MedQUEST is a program developed by the University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.2008-05-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=167CHATHAM-KENT (April 24th, 2008) – Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday May 19th for Victoria Day Holiday.2008-04-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=192CHATHAM-KENT/WINDSOR-ESSEX: Congratulations to Sharon Pfaff, CEO, Consolidated Health Information Services (CHIS) on her appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer at Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) effective May 20th. In her new role, Sharon will drive the implementation and management of the IT strategy for CCO; oversee and manage key programs including the provincial wait times information program and the colon cancer check information program; ensure delivery of technical operations; and build bridges into the stakeholder and customer communities. Her office will be based in Toronto.2008-04-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=173CHATHAM-KENT: Just in time to celebrate our 3rd Annual Doctor’s Day - Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes Dr. Siva Murugappan to its medical staff. Dr. Murugappan and his wife, Dr. Prema Samy moved this month to Chatham-Kent with their two children.2008-03-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=171CHATHAM-KENT: March 2008 marks the twelfth publication of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) in Ontario. 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. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD.2008-03-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=175CHATHAM-KENT: For the next two weeks, local residents can continue to provide Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with their feedback on what’s important to them regarding local healthcare. A survey, first posted on CKHA’s website on March 3rd invites feedback from local residents that will help CKHA prepare for its upcoming Strategic Planning retreat in May.2008-03-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=177CHATHAM-KENT, March 10, 2008: Merci, bedankje, forma de agradecimento, gracias, efcharisto! No matter what language you say it in; March 28th is the day to say ‘thank you’ to our local physicians!2008-03-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=181CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is hosting a Job Fair later this month. On Saturday, March 29th, from 9 am to 1 pm, nurses and allied health professionals from across Southwestern Ontario are invited to visit CKHA’s Chatham Campus and Sydenham Campus to meet representatives of the clinical management team, tour clinical departments where job opportunities currently exist, view displays and presentations, and enter prize draws. On-site interviews will be available.2008-03-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=183CHATHAM-KENT: For the next two weeks, local residents can continue to provide Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with their feedback on what’s important to them regarding local healthcare. A survey, first posted on CKHA’s website on March 3rd invites feedback from local residents that will help CKHA prepare for its upcoming Strategic Planning retreat in May.2008-03-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=185CHATHAM-KENT: Elston Pharmacy is celebrating its Official Grand Opening on Monday, March 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm during national Pharmacist Awareness Week.2008-02-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=187CHATHAM-KENT (February 21, 2008) – Twenty-one year old, world-class professional surfer, Scott Dunton, will be in Chatham-Kent on Wednesday, February 27th from 3:30 - 4:45 pm to speak about diabetes.2008-02-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=189CHATHAM-KENT (February 27th, 2008) – Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday March 21st and Monday March 24th in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday.2008-01-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=191CHATHAM-KENT (January 25, 2008) – Mr. Paul Heinrich has been appointed Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2008-01-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=194CHATHAM-KENT, December 31st, 2007: With a significant number of family physician offices closed for the holidays, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is cautioning Chatham-Kent residents, the CKHA Emergency Department wait times could be much longer than expected.2007-12-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1962007-12-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=819CHATHAM-KENT, November 29, 2007: Today, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) publicly released its first Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio (HSMR) report for eligible acute care hospitals across Canada.2007-11-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=200CHATHAM – KENT, November 28th, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered over the holiday season.2007-11-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=2022007-11-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=204Chatham-Kent, November 27, 2007: Next week, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will host four Surveyors from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) to evaluate the quality of care and services provided by CKHA.2007-11-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=206CHATHAM-KENT, November 20, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce the imminent opening of a new on-site retail Pharmacy at its Chatham campus.2007-11-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=208CHATHAM-KENT, November 19, 2007: The most prestigious honour that a healthcare professional can earn at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, is a Tri-Board Award for Excellence. Facilitated by CKHA’s Great People Great Place Committee, this annual Awards program honours staff, physicians and volunteers who exemplify performance excellence within and beyond the healthcare environment.2007-11-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=210CHATHAM – KENT, October 31st , 07 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, November 12th, 2007, Remembrance Day.2007-10-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=214Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Windsor Regional Hospital are pleased to announce that they have been named to the top 250 Employers in Canada.2007-10-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=212CHATHAM-KENT: November 9, 2006 -- Almost two hundred long-service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees will be honoured at this year's Recognition Banquet hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Guests of honor include five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five and thirty year award recipients.2007-10-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=216CHATHAM-KENT, October 25, 2007 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to welcome its newest Obstetrician/Gynecologist to the community.2007-10-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=218CHATHAM-KENT, October 24, 2007 – Patient and staff safety is a top priority for Chatham-Kent Health Alliance as evidenced by its core strategic directions. One essential component of a safe hospital environment is an alarm and communications system that can be triggered from any location to call for assistance. Today, the Alliance launched its newest tool to reduce risk and improve safety – a wireless, hands-free, voice communications device.2007-10-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=220Due to an overwhelming demand, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health and Addictions Program along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering a third Memory Screening Day. Free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors ages 60 and over will take place on Saturday November 3, 2007.2007-10-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=223CHATHAM – KENT, October 9, 2007 -- As part of its commitment to patient safety, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance wants to hear your complete medication story during your hospital stay. 2007-10-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=227CHATHAM-KENT, September 25, 2007 -- Local Paediatrician, Dr. Gary Tithecott is Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s new Chief of Staff. The appointment was made during the in-camera session of tonight’s Board Meeting following recommendation by the Search/Selection Committee and support by the Medical Advisory Committee. He replaces Internist, Dr. Cassie Harnarine, who announced his plans to focus on his clinical practice upon completion of his term as Chief of Staff last June. 2007-09-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=229CHATHAM – KENT, September 26th, 07 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, October 8th, 2007, Thanksgiving Weekend2007-09-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=225CHATHAM-KENT, September 26, 2007: Representatives returned late Thursday evening after a whirlwind five days traveling across the province on the annual Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) Health Professionals Recruitment Tour. The Tour took the representatives to five of the six Ontario medical schools to meet with the newest group of medical students and residents who are the upcoming physician recruits in Ontario. 2007-09-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=231CHATHAM-KENT, September 18, 2007: One of the first steps to receiving care at your local hospital is usually registration and admitting. This is the department where you present your health card; present the order form for tests and procedures that your care provider has recommended for you; and verify information necessary to provide the hospital service. 2007-09-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=233CHATHAM-KENT, September 14, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will be unveiling a new exhibit at the upcoming Health Professionals Recruitment Tour, as part of ongoing efforts to convince medical students and residents at the province’s five medical schools, that Chatham-Kent is A Perfect Place to Practice.2007-09-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=235WALLACEBURG, September 13, 2007 -- This week saw the go-live of Hospitality Network's new patient television service at CKHA’s Sydenham Campus. This marks the end of the era of free television at Sydenham campus ... a change that comes about due to the end of life of expensive capital equipment. 2007-09-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=352CHATHAM-KENT, September 8, 2006: Sick, frail, injured, and elderly persons expect and deserve quality care, provided at the right time, and in the right place. 2007-09-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=359CHATHAM-KENT, August 31, 2006: On September 10th, patients and families, staff and donors are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of hemodialysis care in Chatham-Kent. The public event, hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Dialysis staff, will feature afternoon tours, celebratory remarks, prayer service, music, displays, refreshments and prizes. The event will be held from 1-4 pm, rain or shine, in a reception tent in the Alliance’s Memorial Healing Garden, Chatham campus. 2007-08-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=237CHATHAM-KENT, August 29, 2007: Chatham-Kent residents will receive faster treatment and enjoy improved patient care with the installation of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, in a joint announcement by Pat Hoy, MPP Chatham-Kent Essex and Maria Van Bommel, MPP Lambton-Kent–Middlesex at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2007-08-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=239CHATHAM-KENT: August 24, 2007 -- Today, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ontario Hospital Association, and the Canadian Institute for Health Information, publicly released the 2007 Hospital Reports - an important accountability and quality improvement tool used by hospitals. 2007-08-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=245WALLACEBURG, August 22, 2007 -- Today, shovels broke ground and sirens sounded to mark the official start of construction of the Central Ambulance Communications Centre in Wallaceburg. The event marked a year-long journey by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s Emergency Services Branch to determine all of the local site options and finalize facility requirements.2007-08-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=241CHATHAM – KENT, August 22, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, September 3rd, 2007, Labour Day.2007-08-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=243CHATHAM-KENT - July 30, 2007: CKHA Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Rick Cooper, has accepted an appointment as Vice-President and CFO of the Sault Area Hospital effective October 29, 2007.2007-07-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=247CHATHAM-KENT, July 18, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is delighted to announce this week’s arrival of Paediatrician, Dr. Julie Clowater to the community.2007-07-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=249CHATHAM – KENT, July 11, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, August 6th, 2007, Canada Day.2007-07-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=251CHATHAM-KENT: Dr. Kim Moore, Family Physician in Blenheim, has announced her plans to relocate to Kitchener from Blenheim, Ontario in September 2007.2007-06-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=253CHATHAM-KENT: At today’s Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows.2007-06-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=255Chatham-Kent, Ontario -- Yesterday, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance became aware that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia rendered a settlement with Dr. Ian DePass stemming from his practice as a Surgeon there between 1997 and 2002.2007-05-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=257CHATHAM – KENT, May 30th, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, July 2nd, 2007, Canada Day.2007-05-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=259CHATHAM-KENT: Ensuring the best possible patient and family experience is the goal of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Parent and Family Council. Formed in 2003, the Council is recognized as a forum for family input into the planning and care of services within the Women and Children’s Health Program. Parents who volunteer on the Council bring a wide variety of health care experiences and are representatives of the community.2007-05-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=261CHATHAM-KENT, May 16, 2007: Building upon earlier investments in mammography, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Diagnostic Imaging Department today unveiled its newest ally in the fight against breast cancer. Two newly installed Digital Mammography machines developed by Siemens, were showcased at an afternoon news conference and open house at the Alliance’s Chatham campus.2007-05-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=263CHATHAM-KENT: Chief of Staff, Dr. Cassie Harnarine announced that Frances C. Roesch has accepted the full-time, newly-created position of Director, Medical Affairs effective Monday, May 7, 2007. 2007-05-02T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=265Chatham-Kent, May 1, 2007 -- Over 40 medical students will descend on the under serviced community of Chatham-Kent on May 4th, 5th and 6th to take part in a Schumacher Research and Leadership Group Weekend hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).2007-05-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=269CHATHAM-KENT, April 30th, 2007: Cancer Care Ontario has selected Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Cancer Care Team to receive its first ever, provincial Human Touch Award. 2007-04-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=267WALLACEBURG, April 30, 2007: The Wallaceburg Museum, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, and the Auxiliary of Sydenham District Hospital are working together to create a public, historic exhibit in celebration of “Sydenham District Hospital’s First 50 Years!”2007-04-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=275CHATHAM-KENT, April 25, 2007: CKHA’s Surgical Program is hosting an Open House and Nursing Job Fair during National Nurses Week.2007-04-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=273CHATHAM – KENT, April 25th, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, May 21st, Victoria Day.2007-04-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=271CHATHAM-KENT, April 25, 2007: For the second year, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program will participate in a “Walk of Life.”The "Walk of Life" is a national fundraising event, hosted by Cardiac Rehabilitation programs across Canada to raise awareness about heart disease in their community and to financially support their programs. This event is meant to encourage participants of all ages to get active and learn about heart disease prevention. All current and past members of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's Cardiac Rehab Program and their families and friends are invited to participate.2007-04-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4671WALLACEBURG, April 5, 2007: By May 1st, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Program will operate a total of 68 beds – with 47 located at the Wallaceburg campus (18 more than present) and 21 beds at the Chatham campus (17 fewer than present). Excellence in Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care and Elder care remains the goal of this ‘one program – two site’ model. 2007-04-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=281CHATHAM-KENT: March 31, 2007: Effective today, hospitals in Chatham-Kent are a healthier place to receive care, visit, volunteer or work. 2007-03-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=279CHATHAM-KENT: March 30, 2007 marks the eleventh publication of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD). 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. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD.2007-03-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=283CHATHAM-KENT, March 28, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Patient Appointment Office PAO) has extended its hours of operation to better serve patients’ needs. 2007-03-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=285CHATHAM – KENT, March 28th, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday April 6th and Monday April 9th in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday. 2007-03-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=287CHATHAM-KENT, March 26, 2007: As Chatham-Kent Health Alliance comes to the end of its fiscal year, staff, physicians and volunteers gathered today to mark its success and position for the future.2007-03-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=289CHATHAM-KENT, March 21, 2007: They have delivered your baby, mended a broken bone, performed a delicate surgery, cared for you or your family during an illness, saved your life after an accident or guided you towards a healthier lifestyle.2007-03-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=291CHATHAM-KENT, Tuesday, March 20, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will seek a replacement Chief of Staff, due to the recent resignation by incumbent, Dr. Cassie Harnarine, effective June 30, 2007.2007-03-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=293CHATHAM-KENT: March 19, 2007 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has added a new layer of security in the Women & Children’s Health Program to help ensure the safety of its youngest patients. The hospital recently installed the HUGS protection system from Verichip to safeguard its infants and children from the threat of abduction.2007-03-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=295CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre have agreed to a new level of collaboration to serve clients within the LHIN service area.2007-03-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=297WALLACEBURG -- Minister of Health and Long Term Care, George Smitherman, has announced one-time funding of up to $2,000,000 to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance to build a new Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at Sydenham Campus in Wallaceburg.2007-02-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=299CHATHAM-KENT, February 20, 2007: Last night, Municipal Council approved a plan to transfer sponsorship and day-to-day management for the Chatham-Kent Medical Recruitment Division (CKMRD) to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) effective April 1, 2007. Aligning the project with the hospital takes advantage of hospital resources and infrastructure, reduces some overlapping expenses and better aligns recruitment efforts with community and hospital resources.2007-02-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=305CHATHAM-KENT: Last Spring, CKHA’s Tri-Board of Directors voted unanimously to provide a safer and more healthy environment for staff, patients, families and visitors by becoming smoke-free -- not only within the hospital but on all hospital owned property - including gardens, patios, parking lots and cars within its property boundaries. 2007-01-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=301CHATHAM – KENT, January 23nd, 2007 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, February 19th, Heritage Day.2007-01-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=303CHATHAM-KENT, January 23, 2007: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Emergency Department (Chatham Campus) must shorten hours on weekends and holidays in its Fast Track Clinic. The ED remains open 24 hours daily and continues to have Nurse Practitioner assistance in seeing the less urgent/non urgent patients between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday2007-01-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=307Chatham-Kent, January 08, 2007 - Due to the recent occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham campus, precautionary visitor restrictions were put in place Friday to help prevent further spread of symptoms.2007-01-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=309Chatham-Kent, January 5, 2007 – In keeping with hospital infection control policies, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in conjunction with the Public Health Unit of Chatham-Kent Health and Family Services, restrictions have been set for visiting patients on Medicine Units A and B at CKHA’s Chatham campus - as a precautionary measure. Several patients have been admitted with gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) and in addition, staff have been experiencing the same symptoms.2007-01-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=399Chatham-Kent, January 3, 2007 – Chatham-Kent Police Services has informed Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the general public of an incident at the Vidler and Demeurichy homes in Erieau (at 1300 Vidler or 857 Mariners Road).2007-01-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=320Chatham-Kent, December 12, 2006: Today, Lillian Palanek, a 60-year volunteer with the Helping Hands Auxiliary, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the Auxiliary’s new gift shop, Boutique Grand. 2006-12-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=317CHATHAM-KENT: Emergency Departments in Chatham and Wallaceburg are extremely busy year round. Today, and every day, more than 100 sick, injured, worried, frail and elderly patients will receive care here.2006-12-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=322CHATHAM – KENT, November 30, 2006 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 and Monday, January 1, 2007. 2006-11-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=324CHATHAM-KENT: The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Christmas Wish Tree appeal helps give the gift of life while creating lasting memories with its annual event.2006-11-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=326CHATHAM-KENT, November 24: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will invest over $11 million in capital expenditures this fiscal year. The investment is made possible by the Alliance’s current balanced budget position and reduction of debt over the past three years.2006-11-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=328CHATHAM-KENT, November 24, 2006: The Ontario Laboratory Association (OLA) has awarded five-year Accreditation status to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Laboratory. 2006-11-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=330CHATHAM-KENT, November 24, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Tri-Board Awards for Excellence were presented during last night’s Annual Recognition Banquet. Facilitated by the Reward and Recognition Committee, this annual Awards program honours staff, physicians and volunteers who exemplify performance excellence in the healthcare environment. The Awards support CKHA’s Great People, Great Place strategic direction and are the highest honour that one can receive during a career with the Alliance.2006-11-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=332CHATHAM – KENT, November 15, 2006 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and John Gibbons Pontiac Buick are helping to feed hungry people in Chatham-Kent by hosting a food drive collection during Chatham’s upcoming Santa Claus Parade. This marks the 12th consecutive year that parade participants have been invited to share their spirit of kindness and generosity.2006-11-15T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=598Chatham-Kent -- Kim Bossy, Director of Communications and Community Relations at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, is the Ontario Hospital Association’s 2005 ‘Communicator of the Year’. The Award was presented during OHA’s Annual Convention, ‘HealthAchieve 2005’ held in Toronto last week.2006-11-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=334Chatham-Kent, October 31, 2006 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to welcome Anesthetist, Dr. Kanna Narayanan to its surgical program.2006-10-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=336CHATHAM – KENT, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 -- Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, November 10, 2006 in recognition of Remembrance Day.2006-10-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=338Chatham-Kent, October 17, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s “Green Team” has earned provincial recognition for its leadership to protect the future health of the environment. The Ontario Hospital Association and the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care has selected the Alliance as the winner of the Pollution Prevention Award in the 2006 Green Health Care Awards.2006-10-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=340CHATHAM-KENT, October 16, 2006 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has increased its selections of healthier food choices at its cafeterias for patients and families, visitors, students and staff.2006-10-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=342Chatham-Kent, October 13th, 2006: At 4:00 pm, fifty years ago this Saturday, Sydenham District Hospital admitted its very first patient. According to newspaper reports, the newly-opened hospital’s first baby was born at 3:55 am Monday, October 15th and the second baby, just minutes later. An emergency operation was performed at 4:00 am and by 7:00 am, the third baby had arrived. Each of the first 100 babies born at Sydenham, received a gift of a silver spoon from Leach Jewelers. The hospital boasted 73 beds, 19 medical staff, and state-of-the-art facilities including the Emergency Room, Operating Rooms, Nursery, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging.2006-10-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=344From October 20 to 27, healthcare workers across Canada will be celebrating their progress in making Canada’s healthcare system among the very safest in the world. An initiative of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI), Canadian Patient Safety Week 2006 will be celebrated in hospitals and healthcare settings from coast to coast to coast. 2006-10-11T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=346CHATHAM-KENT, Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - Due to an overwhelming demand, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health Services along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering a second Memory Screening Day. Free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors ages 60 and over will take place on Saturday October 21, 2006. 2006-10-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=348CHATHAM-KENT: September 29, 2006 – Chatham-Kent residents are invited to join Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Green Team in efforts to care for the environment.2006-09-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=350WALLACEBURG, September 28, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is presently seeking additional volunteers to staff its Information Desk at Sydenham Campus. 2006-09-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=354WALLACEBURG: The Ambulatory Care Department at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Sydenham campus has relocated from the third floor (west wing) to the first floor. Now located near the main Lobby, the new location for the department offers better convenience, greater accessibility for out-patients and opportunities for growth. 2006-08-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=356CHATHAM-KENT: On Saturday September 16th, 2006, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Mental Health Services along with the Chatham-Kent Dementia Network will be offering free memory assessments for Chatham-Kent seniors ages 70 and over. 2006-08-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=369Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Mental Health Services, along with its community partners from Rotary, are looking for volunteers who are interested and eager to participate on an Advisory Committee. Responsibilities will include involvement in promoting your school’s education and peer support for a new Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP). Students will have an opportunity to collaborate with a key group of Rotarians and a professional marketing advisor to develop the Program’s marketing campaign, including the official naming of the new program.2006-08-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=367CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, September 4, 2006 in recognition of Labour Day.2006-08-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=375CHATHAM-KENT: At today’s Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows: (* indicates new appointment)2006-06-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=377CHATHAM-KENT, June 13, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has implemented a 6-month Pilot Project adding a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide “Triage Support” in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Chatham campus. 2006-06-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=391CHATHAM-KENT – June 7, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Tri-Board of Directors, is appointing a Transition Team to support the success of its Helping Hands Auxiliary. 2006-06-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=393CHATHAM-KENT: June 8, 2006 -- In April 2005, in keeping with the Alliance’s strategic plan to improve performance through integration and alignment of resources, CKHA united the Mammography services offered at the Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses. The purpose of the consolidation at the Chatham campus was to improve utilization and efficiency of mammography equipment and personnel.2006-06-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=397CHATHAM-KENT, June 1, 2006 -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has expanded the scope of local care, by introducing an improved method of prostate surgery -- GreenLight PVP (Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate).2006-06-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=403CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, June 30 in recognition of Canada Day which falls on Saturday, July 1, 2006.2006-05-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=401CHATHAM-KENT, May 31, 2006 -- Dozens of former stroke patients are expected to attend the third annual Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program Stroke Garden Party at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday, June 21st. As guests share their personal stories of struggle and triumph with each other, they will enjoy displays, entertainment, prizes and refreshments at the tented, riverfront venue.2006-05-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=405BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) would like to congratulate ChathamKent Health Alliance for receiving the BD Safety Recognition Award. This award has been designed to reward and recognize healthcare institutions that are committed to providing a safer work environment to their staff and patients through the use of BD™ safety-engineered devices and programs. By implementing sharps safety devices and programs, ChathamKent Health Alliance has taken a step forward in the reduction of sharps injuries, which can lead to the transmission of serious diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV within the institution.2006-05-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=409CHATHAM-KENT: Bell Enterprises will soon introduce mandatory 10-digit dialing – the area code followed by the telephone number. By June 17th, businesses and consumers must adopt 10-digit dialing across Ontario and Quebec, except when calling 3-digit telephone numbers such as 911 and 411. This will pave the way for the introduction of new area codes and the creation of millions of new available phone numbers in Ontario’s 519 and 613 regions to meet growing demand.2006-04-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=407CHATHAM-KENT, April 26, 2006: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, May 22nd in recognition of Victoria Day.2006-04-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=411CHATHAM-KENT: On Saturday, May 27th, orthopaedic patients and their surgeons will walk together to celebrate their mobility regained through orthopaedic surgery and 15 years of Hip Hip Hooray! 2006-04-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=414CHATHAM-KENT: On Friday, May 5th 2006, CKHA’s Information Systems Department will be installing a new server to upgrade the hospitals’ telephone systems. This requires scheduled down-time. 2006-04-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=420Chatham-Kent, April 12, 2006: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is committed to the promotion of a healthy environment by implementing effective environmental management practices. "Protecting our Earth, Ensuring our Future" is the objective of the Alliance’s Green Team.2006-04-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=416CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) have announced a partnership to enhance mental health services in the Leamington area.2006-04-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=424CHATHAM-KENT, Apr. 5 2006 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is among the twelve provincial health-care organizations selected by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario to implement and evaluate nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs). RNAO’s BPGs are clinical and educational resources providing specific evidence-based strategies for nurses and other health-care providers to offer the best quality of patient care. 2006-04-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=441CHATHAM-KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, April 14th and Monday, April 17th in recognition of Good Friday and Easter Monday.2006-03-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=436Thursday, March 30th is an important date on our calendar at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance because it marks a new special event. Various professions and occupations have them … now physicians have one too.2006-03-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=438CHATHAM-KENT: March 31, 2006 marks the tenth publication of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD). 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. Colleges, municipalities, school boards and hospitals are among the nine sectors included in the PSSD.2006-03-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=445CHATHAM-KENT: After 32 years of service to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sue Denomy, Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Health Professionals Officer and Program Director Medicine, has announced her resignation. 2006-03-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=447CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. – They have delivered your baby, mended a broken bone, performed a delicate surgery on a loved one, cared for you or your family during an illness, saved your life after an accident or guided you towards a healthier lifestyle.2006-03-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=504WALLACEBURG -- Arthroscopy* Clinics are the most recent expansion in Surgical Day Care services now being offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Sydenham campus in Wallaceburg.2006-03-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=501Chatham-Kent: Anaesthetists, Dr. Arun and Divya Bhardwaj, have submitted their resignation effective May 2006 to move to Toronto to be closer to family and friends.2006-03-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=510CHATHAM-KENT: Local residents who have a Stroke will benefit from changes being planned at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. This Spring the Alliance will open a five-bed Integrated Stroke Care Unit, in keeping with a strategic goal to achieve “Excellence in Stroke Care”. These patient rooms are within the Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program.2006-02-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=533Wallaceburg – With an additional $110,000 funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is expanding programs and services to better care for the estimated 6000 local individuals who have Diabetes.2006-02-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=536CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, February 20, Heritage Day.2006-01-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=544CHATHAM-KENT: Due to a recent outbreak of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses, precautionary visitor restrictions were put in place to prevent the further spread of symptoms. 2006-01-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=542CHATHAM-KENT: Beginning Monday, January 16th, 2006, Patients registering for Day Surgery, Same Day Admission and Outpatient Paediatric Services at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Grand Ave. Campus will register at the admitting desk in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, Level One, Zone D2006-01-06T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=562CHATHAM-KENT: Staff and patients continue to experience gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses.2006-01-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=560December 5, 2005, – The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance earned a Silver Award of Excellence at the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA). The award recognizes achievement in transforming organizational business process and improvements by implementing innovative on-line services.2005-12-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=565CHATHAM-KENT: The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will be announcing a joint venture fundraising campaign on Friday November 25th, 2005 at 12:15 p.m., at the Wallaceburg Rotary Club office, 507 Elizabeth Street, Wallaceburg. 2005-11-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=570CHATHAM-KENT: In keeping with Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Great People, Great Place Strategic Direction, CKHA’s Tri-Board of Directors sponsored the 1st Annual Tri-Board Awards for Excellence last evening at the Annual Recognition Banquet.2005-11-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=573CHATHAM-KENT: In keeping with its strategic direction, “Great People, Great Place”, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will celebrate service milestones, performance excellence and recent retirements of staff, physicians and volunteers, during tomorrow night’s recognition event. 2005-11-16T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=576CHATHAM-KENT: During the months of November, December and January, patients who are scheduled for elective, out-patient surgical procedures (Day Surgery) at CKHA's campuses in Wallaceburg or Chatham, will have a pre-surgical appointment with a Registered Nurse at the Chatham campus. The purpose of this 30 to 60-minute visit is to complete a health assessment, provide health teaching about the hospital stay and care at home, and follow up diagnostic results with physicians as required. Patients are welcomed to bring a family member with them to this appointment. 2005-11-15T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=588(Chatham-Kent, Ontario – November 9, 2005) This weekend representatives from the Chatham-Kent Medical Recruitment Division along with local family doctor Jason Denys will travel to Grand Bend to represent the community at the conference of the Family Medicine Residents of Western. Annually the organization, which represents University of Western Ontario graduates completing the residency portion of their medical training, meet for a professional retreat.2005-11-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=593CHATHAM-KENT: CKHA’s Women and Children’s Health Program is involved in the MORE OB (Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently) Program - a continuous patient safety improvement program of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Today, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s MORE OB team celebrated their completion of Module 1 and launch of Module 2 during a special celebration held at the Alliance’s Chatham campus. 2005-11-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=602CHATHAM-KENT: "A huge success", is how participants are describing the recent "Fashionable Affair", held at the Wheels Inn. Over two-hundred guests attended to see forty popular local models showcase over one-hundred and sixty ensembles from The Loft and Get it On. Among the ‘celebrity’ models were Dr. Elizabeth Haddad, Chatham-Kent's newest surgeon; Dr. Mark Tomen, family physician; and Siobhan Tremblay, wife of CKHA President, Ken Tremblay. 2005-11-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=600CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, November 11th in recognition of Remembrance Day.2005-10-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=590CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is going ‘Green’. Backed by a Board-endorsed corporate philosophy and strengthened Alliance-wide organizational policies, CKHA’s Green Team is charged with “Protecting our Earth, Ensuring our Future.” 2005-10-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=594CHATHAM-KENT: Two Anaesthetists are poised to join the medical staff at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. This week, married couple, Dr. Arun Bhardwaj* and Dr. Divya Bhardwaj* will relocate from Saskatchewan to establish practice in Chatham-Kent next month. 2005-10-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=587CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is improving timely access to care in keeping with the government’s Wait Times Strategy. 2005-10-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=815CHATHAM-KENT: “A Fashionable Affair” Gourmet Dinner and Gala Fashion Show will raise funds to support Chatham-Kent’s new Breast Assessment Program, during this – Breast Cancer Awareness Month.2005-10-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=582CHATHAM-KENT: In 1997, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance became affiliated with the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). Since then, thousands of area women have benefited from the accredited program, specially-trained female staff, breast education, state-of-the-art equipment, and timely appointment reminders.2005-09-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=580CHATHAM-KENT: A snapshot of the performance of 98 Ontario hospitals, including Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, was released last week in The Hospital Report Series: Acute Care, by the Ontario Hospital Association and Government of Ontario.2005-09-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=578CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, aided by the Chatham-Kent Medical Recruitment Division, has attracted an Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat specialist) -- bringing to five, the number of new physicians recruited in the past three months. 2005-09-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=596CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Mental Health Program has launched a new Employee Counseling Service available to community businesses. The program offers professional, confidential, individual, couple and family counseling to persons who are experiencing emotional/mental health problems. 2005-09-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=574WALLACEBURG -- The Auxiliary of Sydenham District Hospital has completed a $100,000 renovation adding another Palliative Care patient bedroom and Family Support room at this Wallaceburg campus of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. This marks the completion of Phase III of their Palliative Care Program. 2005-09-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=569CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes Katherine Hewitt as the new Program Director, Emergency/Ambulatory Care & Community Health effective September 19th, 2005.2005-09-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=566CHATHAM-KENT: A snapshot of the performance of 92 of Ontario’s Emergency Departments is contained in The Hospital Report Series: Emergency Department Care, released today by the Ontario Hospital Association and the Government of Ontario. 2005-09-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=558CHATHAM-KENT: One of the keys to getting the best health care is to be an active member of your health care team. This means taking part and being involved in decisions about your care; asking your health care provider questions so that you can make informed choices; and being prepared before and after medical care. 2005-09-13T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1053CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent’s collegial medical community was one of the contributing factors for General Surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Haddad, in her decision to pursue her career here. 2005-07-22T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=554CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Monday, August 1st, 2005 in recognition of the Civic Holiday.2005-07-14T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=552CHATHAM-KENT: Another specialist has confirmed Chatham-Kent Health Alliance as their “Hospital of Choice”. Pathologist, Dr. Mona Charara* is currently relocating her family from Los Angeles, California, and will join the Alliance on August 8, 2005. 2005-07-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=550CHATHAM-KENT: Patients requiring surgery in Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Operating Rooms in Wallaceburg and Chatham, may soon meet Anaesthetist, Dr. Tahera Kapasi*. 2005-06-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=546CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Friday, July 1st in recognition of Canada Day.2005-06-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4460CHATHAM-KENT: At today’s Annual General Meetings of Sydenham District, Public General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, volunteer Boards were appointed as follows: (* indicates new appointment)2005-06-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=534WALLACEBURG -- On June 21st, the Boards of Directors comprising Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (PGH, SJH, SDH) will host two special celebrations in Wallaceburg.2005-05-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=538CHATHAM-KENT: Dozens of former stroke patients are expected to attend the second annual Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program Stroke Garden Party at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, June 24th, marking World Stroke Day. As guests share their personal stories of struggle and triumph with each other, they will enjoy displays, entertainment, prizes and refreshments at the tented, riverfront venue.2005-05-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=530CHATHAM-KENT: Outstanding image quality, shorter treatment time, increased capacity and enhanced patient comfort… These are the attributes of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s newest diagnostic imaging tool.2005-05-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=528WALLACEBURG – Sydenham Campus will soon have expanded Ambulatory Care Clinics as a result of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Strategic Plan.2005-05-12T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=526CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is launching another attack in the battle against heart disease and stroke. Having received District Stroke Centre designation in April 2003, CKHA has since introduced a number of treatment, prevention and education programs including a Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic which opened in October 2004 and will soon be expanding to Wallaceburg. 2005-04-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=524CHATHAM-KENT: Nine senior leaders at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance were compensated over $100,000 in 2004. Of those, three positions are new to this threshold and two positions were eliminated in 2004. 2005-03-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=522CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce that its search for a Chief of Anesthesiology has ended successfully and with a new model of leadership. 2005-03-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=520CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has had a hallmark year according to its President and CEO, Ken Tremblay. In a presentation to the Tri-Board of Directors tonight, Tremblay highlighted Alliance achievements in his Annual President’s Address. 2005-03-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=518CHATHAM-KENT: Four non-union positions at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance were eliminated February 23, 2005 in order to achieve benchmarking targets and the Ministry’s mandate of a balanced budget2005-02-24T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=516CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance continues to explore and implement cost saving strategies to balance its budget. As directed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the Alliance will generate increased revenues, perform more efficiently, and reduce costs totaling over $5 million by March 31, 2006. 2005-02-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=514CHATHAM-KENT: The flu season is here and evident in our community and local long term care facilities. Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has ramped up to protect its patients and staff from Influenza A. 2005-02-07T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=512CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is moving forward on its Balanced Budget commitment to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The Alliance is reengineering processes, improving efficiency, making staffing adjustments to meet current patient volumes, and striving for benchmark performance of comparative hospitals.2005-02-04T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=509CHATHAM-KENT: The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) has awarded Accreditation to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – the highest award attainable.2005-01-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=506WALLACEBURG -- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is moving forward with patient care priorities identified in its Strategic Plan. This month will see the start of Obstetric/Gynaecology Clinics at its Sydenham Campus in Wallaceburg.2005-01-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=502WALLACEBURG – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will offer Chiropody Screening Clinics at its campuses in Wallaceburg and Chatham beginning next month. 2005-01-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=498CHATHAM-KENT: Effective today, local physicians can refer people with signs and symptoms of a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) to a new out-patient Clinic at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Grand Ave campus). 2004-12-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=496CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is pleased to announce that Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Stone will establish an orthopaedic practice in Chatham-Kent.2004-12-08T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=494Chatham-Kent -- Next week Chatham-Kent Health Alliance puts itself under the microscope. It has voluntarily invited Surveyors, appointed by the Canadian Council on Health Facilities Accreditation (CCHSA) to evaluate the quality of care and services provided by CKHA.2004-12-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=490CHATHAM-KENT: Respecting patient privacy has always been a priority of Ontario’s hospitals and with the November 1st implementation of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) patient privacy is as important as ever.2004-12-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=492Chatham-Kent: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is preparing a time capsule for the education and enjoyment of the next generation of health care providers. 2004-12-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=488CHATHAM – KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Grand Ave. and Sydenham campuses) will be altered on December 24th, 27th, 2004 and January 3rd, 2005.2004-11-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=486The last baby to be born at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Sydenham campus was Emma Foulon born to mom, Lynsey Foulon on October 26, 2004. Emma weighed 7lbs 10oz. and was delivered by Dr. Mayo. To honour this transition in local healthcare history, the family will soon receive gifts donated by the SDH Auxiliary and Ann’s Knits and Yarns. *2004-11-02T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=482CHATHAM-KENT: Three-hundred and ten long service employees, volunteers, physicians and retirees will be honoured at this year's Service Recognition Banquet hosted by Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2004-11-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=484CHATHAM-KENT: Public are invited to attend a free, educational forum that will address a growing concern in the Chatham-Kent community – the safety of aging drivers. The forum will be held November 23rd, 2004 from 7-9 pm in the amphitheatre at St. Clair College, Thames Campus. 2004-11-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=480CHATHAM-KENT: Effective November 1, 2004, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will no longer offer weekend out-patient tests in their laboratories at Chatham or Wallaceburg campuses. This change will help the hospitals to increase efficiencies in Laboratory services. 2004-10-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=478CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Mental Health Services will receive provincial attention during Ontario Hospital Association's annual convention next month. The Conference, "Health Achieve 2004" is considered North America's 'most important health care show'. Participants must be chosen to be a part of it.2004-10-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=476Ken Tremblay, President & CEO of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and Dr. Martin Girash, President & CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) are pleased to announce an agreement between both hospitals to jointly share the services of a Director of IS/IT Services through Sharon Pfaff, Chief Information & Privacy Officer of CKHA.2004-10-18T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=4669Wallaceburg, Ont: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is taking steps to improve the building infrastructure of its Sydenham campus.2004-10-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=470CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent helped local students return to school better equipped this year. The 4th Annual Backpacks for Kids campaign provided backpacks, stationary, pens, binders, calculators, markers and lunchbox treats for over 400 elementary-aged school children – the largest outreach yet – thanks to a partnership between Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, United Way of Chatham-Kent, The Wish Centre, Chatham-Kent Integrated Children’s Services, St. Clair Catholic District School Board and Lambton-Kent District School Board.2004-09-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=472CHATHAM- People with Schizophrenia can suffer episodes of visual and auditory hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that don’t exist)2004-09-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=468CHATHAM -- “Timely access to Emergency Stroke care is improving through partnership,” according to Laurie Zimmer, District Stroke Coordinator.2004-09-23T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=464CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance continued its strategic planning process on September 17 and 18. To further work from their May retreat, Board members, program and corporate directors, union, medical and senior leaders were joined by representatives from Community Care Access Centre, District Health Council, St. Joseph’s Health Care Society and the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.2004-09-21T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=466CHATHAM-KENT: CKHA’s Chiropody Clinic has expanded its hours of operation to better meet the needs of patients suffering from significant foot conditions.2004-09-20T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=462CHATHAM - Patient/visitor/public parking at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Grand Ave campus (Chatham) will increase from $3.00 to $4.00 effective September 7, 2004. The rate change coincides with the completion of expanded parking at that site. 2004-08-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=460CHATHAM – KENT: Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Honorable George Smitherman visited Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Grand Ave. campus today, to experience the diversity and expanding role of nursing professionals.2004-08-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=456CHATHAM-KENT: Mr. Rick Cooper has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. 2004-08-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=458CHATHAM-KENT: Mr. Rick Cooper has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. 2004-08-03T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=454CHATHAM-KENT: Today, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, George Smitherman announced significant funding for Ontario Hospitals totaling $11.3 billion. A $470 million increase over previous year. 2004-07-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=1327Chatham-Kent Health Alliance WANTS Sydenham District Hospital as part of its solutions for health care in this region. The Alliance agreement includes SDH as a viable participant and site for high quality medical care. With this viability comes change, not closure.2004-07-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=452CHATHAM-KENT: "Tell Us What You Think", is what CKHA continues to welcome Chatham-Kent citizens to share as part of its Strategic Planning Process.2004-07-19T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=450WALLACEBURG -- Obstetrical Services at Sydenham Campus have had a long and proud history in local healthcare. Dr. Richardson delivered the first baby born here, in 1956. In the past 48 years, almost 16,000 babies have been born here and cared for by professional and knowledgeable staff.2004-07-09T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=448CHATHAM-KENT: Hundreds of local citizens, staff, volunteers, patients and families joined in the official dedication of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Grand Ave. campus today. The event – 5 years from the initial groundbreaking – marks completion of bringing its two Chatham campuses (Public General and St. Joseph’s) onto a shared site, as was directed by the Health Services Restructuring Commission. 2004-06-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=442Chatham-Kent: Chatham-Kent citizens are invited to provide their ideas on the direction of local healthcare during Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Strategic Planning Public Consultation. At a news conference today the Alliance kicked-off the Public Consultation phase, by releasing a full range of data and research along with potential options and directions for the community to consider.2004-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=437CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Grand Ave campus is featured in this month’s AWARD Magazine of architecture construction and interior design.2004-06-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=434CHATHAM-KENT: 'A journey of transformation… a journey to a Whole New World'. This describes what Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and the Chatham-Kent community has truly experienced …TOGETHER!2004-06-17T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=431Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has established a centralized Patient Appointment Office to improve patient bookings.2004-05-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=821CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. - The Chatham-Kent Nurse Retention and Recruitment Committee will be hosting their second annual “Afternoon Tea” at Club Lentina, 250 National Road, Chatham. The Tea will be held on May 11th from 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to celebrate National Nursing Week that runs from May 10th - 16th, 2004.2004-04-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=428CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s year-end financial results show a marked improvement -- from an anticipated operating deficit of $4.9 million to $2.7 million.2004-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=422CHATHAM-KENT: Locating Chatham’s two hospitals on a single shared property has created both local and international benefits. 2004-04-28T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=418"THE FUTURE’S IN SIGHT" is the theme of a $1.2 million campaign officially launched today by the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. 2004-04-05T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=413CHATHAM-KENT: Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will be altered at times, between April 14th to 20th. These temporary service disruptions allow the Alliance to focus its efforts on the historic relocation of all hospital services at its St. Joseph’s campus on King St. W. to 80 Grand Ave. W. in Chatham as ordered by the Health Services Restructuring Commission.2004-03-31T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=388To better support the health care needs of residents in Chatham-Kent who have no family physician when admitted to hospital, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance plans to implement a Hospitalist Program.2004-03-30T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=385CHATHAM-KENT: Hospital visiting policies are designed to support the health and wellness of patients. At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance campuses in Chatham and Wallaceburg:2004-03-01T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=383(Chatham, Ontario, February 27, 2004) - - NOW Alliance spokesperson Dr. Peter Hutten-Czapski tonight called on the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to earmark $225M toward solving doctor shortages in underserviced communities when they sign their Agreement in April 2004.2004-02-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=381CHATHAM—Chatham-Kent Essex MPP Pat Hoy announced another $5 million today for the hospitals in Chatham and Leamington, just two weeks after $5.8 million for capital and medical equipment was revealed.2004-02-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=379CHATHAM-KENT, Ont. – Two area high schools will be hosting an array of local Health Care professionals in partnership with the Health Care Human Resource Strategic Development Project on March 3, 2004. This is a continuation of the original weeklong event held at eight high schools in early November 2003. Ursuline College High School “The Pines” hosts the fair from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and Chatham Christian High School from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.2004-02-25T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=374CHATHAM—New provincial funding of $896,000 for diagnostic and medical equipment was announced today for the hospitals in Leamington and Chatham by MPP Pat Hoy.2004-02-10T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=371CHATHAM-KENT: Chatham-Kent Health Alliance can now offer a new service to people in the community who have Diabetes, because of a generous donation from the Carlo Rossini Memorial Fund for Diabetes and the Chatham-Kent Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association.2004-01-29T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=368(Chatham, ON. January 27 2004) - - Dr. Cassie Harnarine announced today that the NOW Alliance meeting scheduled for Friday, January 30th, 2004 will be postponed to February 27th, at 6:00 p.m. MPPs Pat Hoy and Maria Van Bommel will be in attendance at the February event, as well as others to be announced at a later date.2004-01-27T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=360CHATHAM-KENT: This morning, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MoHLTC) released “Hospital Report Series 2003’, one of the largest and most comprehensive studies on hospital performance in Canada. Expected to generate world-wide interest, these reports represent a snapshot of hospital performance in Ontario. There are 3 hospital-specific reports in this series: Acute Care, Complex Continuing Care, and Emergency Department Care and a system-level report for Rehabilitation.2004-01-26T00:00:00http://www.ckha.on.ca/Site_Published/internet/NewsEventsDetails.aspx?QueryId=23&newsDetails.QueryId.Id=364TORONTO, Jan. 26 /CNW/ - Hospital Reports 2003 show that, overall, patients are satisfied with the care they receive in hospitals. However, there are some key areas that need to be improved. These findings are reflected in the four Hospital Reports for 2003 released today by Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman and Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) President Hilary Short and OHA Board Chair Tony Dagnone. The data reflected in these reports is from the 2001-2002 survey year.2004-01-26T00:00:00