Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has announced the addition of Dr. Jackson Blonde to its Emergency Medicine team.
A Chatham-Kent native, Dr. Blonde returns to his hometown after completing extensive medical training, including a recent Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Blonde back to Chatham-Kent as a valued member of our Emergency Department team,” said Dr. Zeke Milkovic, CKHA’s Chief of Staff. “His clinical experience, community connection, and dedication to patient-centred care make him an excellent addition to our hospital.”
Dr. Blonde is a graduate of Ursuline College Chatham and earned a Bachelor of Science from Western University in 2018. He went on to complete his medical degree and Family Medicine Residency at Schulich, with clinical rotations across several southwestern Ontario communities, including Chatham.
As a resident, he was actively involved in local initiatives such as Discovery Week, DocTalk, and Discovery Healthcare Camp — programs designed to inspire youth to consider careers in healthcare.
“It’s an incredible privilege to return home to Chatham as part of CKHA’s Emergency Department team,” said Dr. Blonde. “I have always felt welcomed and respected by the staff and patients in Chatham-Kent and I am delighted to serve the community that has invested in me.”
Dr. Blonde has now begun providing care in CKHA’s Emergency Department.
