CKHA Unveils “Healing Hands” Sculpture at Wallaceburg Site
CHATHAM-KENT: September 14, 2026– Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to unveil a new public art installation at its Wallaceburg Site, marking the final addition to the organization’s community-focused art initiative launched in 2024.
The sculpture, titled Healing Hands, was created by local artist Tyson Carr and is now on display at the Wallaceburg site. The piece depicts a human hand, gracefully reaching upward with a butterfly carefully balanced on the index finger.
“There’s been a major theme of rebirth and renewal at CKHA’s Wallaceburg Site, and I wanted to translate that into a work of art,” said Carr. “For me, the butterfly symbolizes that transformation. It’s in its cocoon, and then it finally emerges showing its beauty. And I find that inspiring, and I hope the community can see that too.”
The installation of Healing Hands is part of CKHA’s broader efforts to create calming, reflective spaces throughout its hospital sites that support healing and well-being not just through care, but through beauty, nature, and creativity.
“Healing Hands is a beautiful and peaceful addition to the Wallaceburg Site,” said Adam Topp, President and CEO, CKHA. “It’s a wonderful example of how public art can enhance healthcare settings and celebrate the incredible creative talent we have in our own community.”
In 2025, CKHA unveiled another sculpture, Mamma Bear and Cub by artist Frank Ripley at its Chatham Site. Ripley’s art piece, made from recycled metals and wire, now overlooks the riverscape beside the Emergency Department. Click here to learn more: https://www.ckha.on.ca/chatham-kent-health-alliance-unveils-new-public-art-installation-at-chatham-site/
This initiative was made possible in part through funding support from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. CKHA extends its sincere gratitude to the Municipality, and to Tyson Carr for sharing his creativity, vision, and passion with the community.
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About CKHA
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is a 210-bed community hospital serving the residents of Chatham and rural Kent. Located on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy, CKHA provides care to Caldwell First Nation, Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation), and Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit (Delaware Nation).
CKHA delivers equitable, high-quality, and safe care at its two sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg. CKHA collaborates with diverse health and community partners to meet the unique needs of the population it serves. The organization’s dedicated team includes approximately 1,500 staff, 200 physicians, and 300 volunteers.
Our Focus is You. As your community hospital, we value easy-to-access health care rooted in equity and kindness.
CKHA is proud to be recognized as an inclusive workplace of choice, earning a spot on Forbes’ 2026 list of Canada’s Best Employers. The organization provides a comprehensive range of Programs and services—from internal medicine and surgery to women & children’s health and critical care. CKHA cares for tens of thousands of inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients each year and is a Schedule 1 facility under Ontario’s Mental Health Act. With state-of-the-art diagnostics and technology, CKHA is equipped to support the diverse and evolving needs of its community.
For more information, visit www.ckha.on.ca.
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Fannie Vavoulis
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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
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