Posts Tagged ‘Bluewater Health’
Bluewater Health continuing to fight infections
The following is the full-text of a news release issued by Bluewater Health on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012: Infection Control measures are ongoing at Bluewater Health, to fight the spread of infection related to the outbreak of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) in its Inpatient Medicine unit. At this time, there are no new cases [...]
Bluewater Health will spend $6 million on new equipment this year
Bluewater Health intends to invest some $6 million in medical equipment and information technology in its next fiscal year, the cost for which will come from a combination of hospital funding and a $2.8 million capital fund raising campaign from the Bluewater Health Foundation. The proceeds from next year's Dream Home Lottery will be [...]
Sarnia has seen more than a 29% increase in drug-addicted babies, 11% higher than national average
Sarnia has seen more than a 29% increase in the number of newborns hooked on painkillers amid the nation’s prescription drug abuse epidemic, resulting in longer hospital stays for the affected babies and higher public health care costs, according to statistics released by Bluewater Health. Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, as [...]
Bluewater Health adds interim chief of professional staff to Dr. Mark Taylor’s duties
Bluewater Health today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Taylor as Interim Chief of Professional Staff. The appointment is from January to September 2012 and the position reports to the Board of Directors. Additionally, Dr. Taylor will continue in his current role as Vice President Medical Affairs, Chief Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management. In [...]
Bluewater Health working to minimize spread of infection
Bluewater Health is raising awareness of infection control measures, inviting patients, families, visitors and staff to work together to help minimize the spread of infection. At this time of year, healthcare facilities can typically see an increased number of cases of gastrointestinal (GI) illness, and such infections as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). While Bluewater Health [...]
Bluewater Health to receive additional dialysis spots
Good news for dialysis patients traveling to London. Bluewater Health has received written approval and funding to expand dialysis care by three additional dialysis stations in Sarnia. Beginning in January 2012, up to 12 more local patients will be able to receive care here. Bluewater Health President and CEO, Sue Denomy, said today, “We are [...]
Bluewater Health Foundation looks to community for new $2.8 million MRI
The Bluewater Health Foundation has launched a two-year campaign to raise the $2.8 million needed to replace an aging Magnetic Resonance Imaging device for the health care provider. About 7,000 MRIs were taken at Bluewater Health last year and since the machine was put into operation about 10 years ago, there has been what is [...]
Bluewater Health says report is step in improving accountability, transparency
Bluewater Health says it is embracing new legislative requirements aimed at increasing accountability and transparency. On Wednesday, the organization posted the first report of its executives’ and volunteer Board members’ expenses on its website at www.bluewaterhealth.ca (click on Performance & Accountability/Expense Reporting). Bluewater Health will report on these expenses every six months in keeping with [...]
New phone system at CEE Petrolia will improve patient service, says Bluewater Health
Bluewater Health says it will upgrade of the telecommunication systems at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) with 30 new Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephones. The system, which costs $130,000, will be operational by Dec. 13, and is expected to deliver improved call quality, consistent service, and standardized efficient processes for patients and staff across [...]
General x-rays won’t need appointments at CEE in Petrolia after Dec. 1
Beginning December 1, 2011, pre-scheduled appointments will no longer be required for general x-rays at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health. “Area residents with a requisition from their primary care provider for a general x-ray, can choose to walk-in at CEEH of Bluewater Health without a scheduled appointment,” said Dr. Rishi Duggal, Medical [...]
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