Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Welcomes Two New Physicians
CHATHAM-KENT: March 6, 2020 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new physicians to the organization. Dr. Shafia Beg joins CKHA in the Internal Medicine and Hospitalist departments and Dr. Aimen Naeem will join the Hospitalist department.
“Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is thrilled to welcome Doctors Beg and Naeem to our medical team,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, CKHA. “Their skill and expertise will be an excellent addition to our organization and the delivery of Patient and Family Centred Care.”
Dr. Shafia Beg began her educational endeavours at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec where she received a Bachelor of Arts & Science in Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) and International Studies. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida in 2016. Following that, Dr. Beg completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Central Michigan University, Saginaw, Michigan in 2019. Dr. Beg has a strong interest in research having published papers with the American College of Physicians (ACP) Michigan, the Michigan State Medical Society and CHEST conference.
“I started my medical journey with the goal of coming back to Canada and making a meaningful contribution to the local community. I’m thankful to CKHA, in particular; and the greater Chatham-Kent, in general, for such a warm welcome and giving me an opportunity to gain a unique sense of perspective by serving those around you. I look forward to this new chapter with much anticipation,” said Dr. Beg.
After growing up in London, Dr. Aimen Naeem attended Western University and received a Bachelor of Science, Honours Specialization in Biology in 2010. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from Aureus University School of Medicine in Oranjestad, Aruba, graduating with high honours in 2015. Dr. Naeem has spent the past 3 years completing her Family Medicine Residency training at Southern Illinois University of Medicine in Decatur, Illinois.
“My young family and I are looking forward to moving back to Southwestern Ontario and being closer to family and friends. CKHA seemed like the perfect fit for me to begin my career with its community atmosphere and professional staff,” said Dr. Naeem.
“Drs. Beg and Naeem are both exemplary choices who are dedicated to our philosophy of Patient and Family Centred Care,” said Fannie Vavoulis, Lead Physician Recruiter, CKHA. “Their knowledge, skill and compassion will be a great asset to our organization.”
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About CKHA
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is a 200 bed community hospital, serving the residents of Chatham and rural Kent including Walpole Island and Delaware First Nations. Formed in 2018, CKHA is committed to delivering quality and safe care at its two sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg. CKHA collaborates with other partners to deliver care across its community. CKHA’s dedicated team is comprised of approximately 1,400 staff, 200 physicians and 300 volunteers. CKHA provides a full range of programs, services and specialties from internal medicine and surgery to women & children’s and critical care; it is designated a schedule one facility under the Ministry of Health and cares for tens of thousands of inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients annually. CKHA is equipped with state of the art diagnostics and technology to support its varied programs. CKHA’s vision: Together, growing a healthier community, underscores a movement to improving the population’s health. Grounded by its values “CKHA CARES” (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety), CKHA commits to continuously improve the patient experience in partnership with patients, families and caregivers. For more information, click here to read CKHA’s Fast Facts.
For more information please contact:
Fannie Vavoulis, Director Communications, Lead Physician Recruiter
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
519.352.6401 x 6143
