Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Two signature events for the Foundation of the CKHA
The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has announced the dates of two signature events in support of the Foundation of CKHA’s $6.9 million CKHA Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign. The 12th Annual Pro/Am at Maple City Country Club will take place Friday, August 11, 2017 and the 5th Annual Chatham-Kent Pumpkin Run will take place Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Rondeau Provincial Park.
“We need to raise another $2.5 million for the Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign to purchase a much needed replacement CT Scan,” said Barb Noorenberghe, Development Officer. “These fun and popular events are a great way for the community to support this new equipment purchase.”
About the CKHA Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign
Launched in late 2014, the $6.9 million Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign will support CKHA in the purchase of new equipment for the Diagnostic Imaging Department, including a urgently needed replacement of the dated CT Scan at a cost of $2.5 million.
The current CT Scan has reached its end of life, often down for repairs. Patients are having to reschedule appointments or are being referred to other hospitals. The current CT Scan shows 16 images, with the new CT Scan showing at least 8 times more for faster and more accurate diagnosis. More than 12,000 CT Scans were performed in 2016 at CKHA.
To date, more than $4.4 million has been raised for the campaign.
About the 5th Annual Chatham-Kent Pumpkin Run
Held on Saturday, October 1, 2017 at Rondeau Provincial Park, this year’s fun, family fundraising event will once again feature a 5km walk, a 5km run, a 10km run and a 100m ‘Lil Pumpkin Kids Dash. This is a chip timed event. All participants that register before September 12 will be guaranteed a technical tshirt. Registration includes a medal, entry into the park, and snacks after the race. Fees increase after September 12. Both registration and pledges can be made by visiting www.foundationckha.com, or visiting the Foundation of CKHA office at 9 Ursuline Ave., Chatham.
About the 12th Annual Pro/Am Golf Tournament
Held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Maple City Country Club, this year’s signature event will once again see participants enjoying 18 holes of golf alongside a CPGA-golf professional, with many opportunities to win prizes through games of skill. As one of the Foundation of CKHA’s signature events, this sell-out golf tournament is a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to enjoy a round of golf at the private Maple City Country Club while supporting local healthcare. To register, please visit www.foundationckha.com or visit the Foundation of CKHA office at 9 Ursuline Ave., Chatham.
CCAC recognized employees
The Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) recently honoured nearly 200 staff members as part of its Years of Service and Employees of Excellence awards celebration.
During a recent staff appreciation event, 82 home and community care employees were recognized for achieving 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35-year anniversary milestones. Nearly 100 more employees were honoured as either nominees or recipients of the six Employee of Excellence Awards. The recipients were:
Employee of Excellence Award – Moira Hossack
Community Partnership Award – Diane Tennant, Christie MacDonald, Sonia Teeuwan, Deb Ripley, Cathy Chauvin, Leanne Eagan, Cathy Schartner, Shane Jeffrey, Kris Wood, Andrea Chevalier, Becky Dyson, Christina Clark-Reaume, Cynthia Hamilton, Dianne Stephens, Janice Heaton, Josée Thibodeau-Kwak, Beverley Lawrence, Pam Roth, Tina Toffolo, Cheryl Zaffino, Christina Laidlaw and Laura Stewart
Internal Collaboration Award – Leamington District Memorial Hospital Team (Fay Lawn, Jason Wallen and Mona Incitti)
Resource Utilization Award – Medical Supplies Team (Anne Shantz, Carla Sayers, Elizabeth LeBlanc, Justine Shepherd and Melonie Thibert)
Innovative Use of Technology Award – Alana Bellmore
Patient and Family Centred Care Award – Jennifer Tremblay
“Our annual awards of excellence are based on our CCAC’s Strategic Directions and Enablers. Each and every one of the nominees stood out to their colleagues as individuals or teams that demonstrate exceptional work on a daily basis,” said Interim CEO Cathy Kelly. “Nominations were open to all CCAC staff and award recipients were selected by a group of their peers.”
“By honouring staff who are reaching years of service milestones, we are demonstrating to our patients that their care is being coordinated and/or delivered by an experienced and dedicated CCAC team,” continued Kelly. “Patients should feel assured that our employees will continue to be leaders in home and community care for years to come.”
The Erie St. Clair CCAC has about 450 employees serving more than 39,000 patients across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton.
Victoria Day Holiday Hours 2017
Municipal offices and most services will be CLOSED Monday, May 22, 2017 in recognition of Victoria Day.
Other services are scheduled as follows:
Emergency Services – Police, Fire and Ambulance are operational 24 hours a day, every day, and are accessible by calling “911” for emergency calls only.
Libraries – all public libraries will be closed on Monday, May 22 and will have normal operational hours on Tuesday.
Recreation Facility Operations – William K. Erickson and Thames Campus Arenas are open for scheduled bookings. All other arenas are closed.
Recreation Services – Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool and Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool are open Saturday and Sunday with regular schedules and will be closed on the holiday Monday.
Cultural Services – Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum and Ridge House Museum will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Milner Heritage House will only be open on Monday from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. The Cultural Centre Box Office and ARTspace will be closed on the holiday Monday.
CEMETERY OPERATIONS –During this time, Cemeteries staff will be available on call for funeral homes who are in need of at-need lot sales or interment orders.
CK Transit – CK Transit services will not be operating with the exception of Seasonal Interurban Transit Route S1 serving Chatham, Erieau and Mitchell Bay with stops in Grande Point, Pain Court, Charing Cross and Blenheim. This route starts this Friday May 19th and operates every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday including Victoria Day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Garbage and recycling – Collection services for the week of May 22 will be moved back one day. Please refer to the Resident Recycling and Waste Collection Guide for further details.
Transfer Stations – The Harwich Transfer Station and Wallaceburg Transfer Stations will be closed on Monday, May 22. All other transfer stations will be open regular hours.
LEAF AND YARD DEPOTS – will be closed Monday, May 22.
Health & Family Services Building – The Health and Family Services building, including the offices of Public Health, Employment & Social Services, Housing Services and Children’s Services will be closed Monday, May 22, reopening Tuesday, May 23. The Employment Resource Centres located at 240 King Street West, Chatham and 786 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg, will also be closed during this time.
The Chatham-Kent Homeless Response Line is available during that time at 519-354-6628.
Essential public health services are available by calling 1-866-446-8207.
Public Health Clinic Services located at 177 King Street East, Chatham – These services are closed Monday, May 22, reopening Tuesday May 23.
Riverview Gardens – Reception and Administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 22, REOPENING Tuesday May 23, but services, activities and visiting hours continue as normal over the holiday weekend. Nursing staff can be reached 24/7 by calling 519-352-4823.
Entegrus and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be closed Monday. The emergency call number is 519-352-6300https://webpublishing.chatham-kent.ca/news/Pages/VictoriaDayHolidayHours2016.aspx.
The Provincial Offences Court will be closed on Monday, May 22
Some healthcare services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Sydenham Campuses) will be altered on Monday, May 22, 2017 in recognition of the Victoria Day holiday.
Routine X-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), and ultrasounds will not be available on Monday, May 22, 2017. These departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.
Ambulatory Care Services, Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, Out-Patient Laboratory Services, Pre-Surgical Screening Services, Diabetes Education Centre, Pulmonary Function Lab, Health Records and Patient Appointment Offices will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017.
The Chatham-Kent Mental Health and Addictions Program Out-Patient Department will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017. For any immediate crisis, please call the crisis line at 1-866-299-7447.
Elston Pharmacy, located at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus, will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017.
The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017.
The Business Office and Cashier’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017. Please note there are two bill changers in the building to accommodate change for coin.
Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday, May 22, 2017.
The Emergency Departments located at Grand Avenue, Chatham Campus, and Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg are open 24 hours daily.
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Photo of the day
The Township of Sombra Optimist welcomed six new members to their club at their May meeting in Port Lambton. In the photo, from left to right: Optimist Phil Johnston, new Optimist members Ivy Johnston, Elaine Kerwin, Erin Bogaert, Dee Johnston, Jody Lauwers, Brittany Johnston and Lt. Governor Johanne Leach.
Anyone wanting to join the Sombra Optimist Club can contact President Carla Aarssen at 519-892-3536 or email her at caarssen@hotmail.com.
Weather forecast for Monday, May 22, 2017
Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 20. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness near midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 12.
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