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Petrolia Hospital Receives $7.5M in Capital Funding NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR DO IT FOR SARNIA BLOCK PARTY – PAGE 3 Loved Ones Petrolia Hospital Honoured at Receives $7.5M in Memorial Service Capital Funding Page 3 Page 6 A Publication of Bluewater Health Foundation Volume 17 Issue 2 WWW.BWHF.CA Summer, 2017 SICK MICHAEL NOT LANDSBERG WEAK BRINGS HIS MESSAGE TO SARNIA Mental health issues continue to with our youth and gala attendees athletes in Canada, to four-time share their stories and personal ex- follow-up treatment with specialty dominate local, national and inter- and encourage them to keep the World Series winner Darryl Straw- periences and to provide a forum for services in child and youth, dual di- national headlines, focusing on an conversation going and help end berry. Landsberg shares the story safe discussion. Michael has stated, agnosis and psychogeriatric. Its As- increasing need for diagnosis, treat- the stigma around mental illness. of his own battle with mental ill- “As we share our personal experi- sertive Community Treatment pro- ment options, and community sup- Talking is the first step towards ness, as well as the unexplored ences across SickNotWeak.com, we gram is a community-based model port. Although more than 20 percent meaningful change and building stories of some of the world’s have the rare opportunity to rewrite of care for individuals with severe of Canadians are living with mental greater awareness, acceptance, most recognizable sports figures, the definition of mental illness in the and persistent mental illness. The illness, many do not seek help be- and action. to show us that recovery, strength public eye, and save lives through cause they fear the reaction from Michael Landsberg was the charis- and hope are possible in some of a safety net of stories that will re- Mental Health program also offers their friends, family and co-workers. matic and outspoken host of TSN’s our darkest times. mind us we are never alone. You can withdrawal management, addiction In a continuing effort to break the Off the Record – and from watching As a depression sufferer, Michael be sick and not weak, but you can and problem gambling services. stigma of mental illness, Bluewater his show, you’d never guess that he Landsberg understands first-hand also be sick and strong.” We know The Tribute Gala will be held Health Foundation is thrilled that has been battling mental illness, the lack of community when it Michael’s #SickNotWeak message on October 12, 2017 at the Michael Landsberg will be the guest specifically depression, for most of comes to mental illness which is will bring awareness and hope to so Dante Club in Sarnia at 5 p.m. of honour and keynote speaker at his life. Lifting the stigma from this why in 2013, he created #SickNot- many in our community. For information about sponsor- the 2017 Tribute Gala. In addition topic, Landsberg delivers a pow- Weak. #SickNotWeak aims to cre- Proceeds from the gala will bene- ship contact Adelle Stewardson at to the gala event, Michael will also erful and personal keynote on the ate a community that reduces the fit the important work of Bluewater [email protected] be sharing his important #SickNot- dangerously misunderstood issues loneliness and hopelessness of Health’s Mental Health and Addic- or 519-464-4439. For tickets or Weak message with thousands of of depression and mental health. both those who have mental health tions Services program. Bluewater youth from across the Sarnia-Lamb- Depression can affect even the most illnesses and the people who care Health has a 27-bed inpatient psy- other questions, contact Johanne ton community. It is our hope that successful of athletes – from Clara for them. Michael uses his own chiatry unit, 24/7 crisis intervention, Tomkins at jtomkins@bluewater- Michael’s message will resonate Hughes, one of the great amateur experiences to encourage others to and outpatient consultations and health.ca or 519-464-4405. Once depression is In any given recognized, year, % % can make a 27of Canadians are 20of Canadians will help difference for 1 in 5 CANADIANS MENTAL fearful PERSONALLY experiences a is a leading of being around people EXPERIENCE % MENTAL HEALTH illness cause of who suffer from 80 or a mental illness of the people affected, DISABILITY SERIOUS MENTAL in their lifetime allowing them to get back to their addiction in Canada ILLNESS REGULAR ACTIVITIES. problem Bluewater Thank You Health to Outgoing Honours Board THANK YOU! Service, Members Excellence Page 4 Page 7 Volume 17 Issue 2 PAGE 2 Summer, 2017 Upcoming Events PETROLIA HOSPITAL Foundation Events July 14: Do It For Sarnia Block Party (see ad page 3) RECEIVES $7.5M IN August 6: Bluewater International Grandfondo (see ad page 7) CAPITAL FUNDING August 25: For the Cure Golf Tournament September 10: Race for Health (see ad this page) September 28: Bluewater Health Foundation Physician Appreciation Day and Patient Choice Awards October 12: Sick Not Weak: An Evening with Michael Landsberg For Foundation event information please contact the office at (519) 464-4408 or visit our website at www.bwhf.ca. Bluewater Health Board of Directors Meetings June 22: 3:30 pm followed by the Annual General Meeting at 5:30 pm For location, meeting details and other hospital events, please visit the events calendar on Bluewater Health’s website at www.bluewaterhealth.ca. Health Watch Pictured, l-r, are: Wayne Pease, Chair, Bluewater Health Board of Directors; John McCharles, Mayor, Town of Petrolia; Mike Lapaine, June: Stroke Month and Seniors’ Month President & CEO, Bluewater Health and Ralph Ganter, CEO, Erie St. Clair LHIN. September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Men’s Cancer Health Bluewater Health has received ap- Mike Lapaine, President and CEO mitted to working collaborative- Awareness Month proval for a capital grant of $7.5 of Bluewater Health. “While we are ly with the town to achieve a joint September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day million from the Ministry of Health just in the beginning stages with vision of a healthy community that October 1: National Seniors Day Celebration and Long-Term Care towards a rural the town, clearly our collaborative includes the Petrolia hospital. This health capital redevelopment project approach and our commitment to commitment from the ministry pro- at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hos- working hand in hand to develop a vides momentum, puts the hospital in a better position to continue the pital (CEEH) of Bluewater Health. hospital plan at the same time as a work needed, and acknowledges This grant endorses Bluewater community plan is innovative.” the unique contributions that rural Health’s Master Planning process The overall redevelopment process communities have in ensuring com- and enables the hospital to carry that the hospital has embarked upon munity health and well-being, in the out some initial infrastructure and is multi-year and multi-phase. The long term. life-safety improvements. Town of Petrolia is jointly planning As the hospital and the Town of “Bluewater Health and the Town of with the hospital, recognizing that Petrolia continue with their joint Petrolia determined that we needed there will be broad changes to the Master Planning process, communi- to collaborate differently to ensure community’s demographics and ty and hospital inputs will determine that this community continues to be healthcare needs over the next 20 the infrastructure needs, priorities served with a rural hospital,” said years. Bluewater Health is com- and specific use for this funding. Volume 17 Issue 2 PAGE 3 Summer, 2017 LOVED ONES Volunteer Profile HONOURED AT Roger Dias MEMORIAL SERVICE While on staff as a Housekeeper at the hospitals that now form Bluewa- ter Health, Roger was often called on as an interpreter for Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking patients. “I did that quite a bit,” he recalls. “One time, I stayed for hours with a man from Spain who was worried about catching a flight home. He really appreci- ated having someone who spoke his language.” Foundation Board Chair Jon Palumbo reads the names of honourees at the May 3 Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony. When Roger retired in 2006, he decided to rejoin the organization – as a Even in passing, our loved ones ty’s Medical Officer of Health from acknowledging the contributions of volunteer on Inpatient Rehabilitation. Roger arrives at 7:00 am and can now continue to live in our memory. On 1973 to 1988. those sitting in the audience. anticipate the needs of the unit helper by checking all the cupboards to en- May 3, dozens of individuals were Following her retirement, Dr. Dun- Foundation Executive Director sure they’re stocked with linens. When breakfast arrives for the patients, he remembered and honoured at Blue- can stayed very involved in the Kathy Alexander and Foundation helps as needed. “I check if the patients need help opening packages, and water Health Foundation’s annual community, serving on numerous Board Chair Jon Palumbo read each sometimes help feed them. I take that responsibility very seriously.” Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony boards. She was named to the May- name aloud, followed by a moment He also checks each room for its supply of gloves and exchanges pleas- at the Holiday Inn’s Venetian Room. or’s Honour List, and awarded the of silence. antries with each patient. “Sometimes they like to talk about when they were The ceremony, which honours Queen’s Jubilee medal in 2002 for Complementing the ceremony young, or tell me about family members who live far away.” those for whom the Foundation re- her service to the community. with the sacred sounds of “Amazing Roger is happy to do whatever is needed – and leaves at the end of his shift Birch’s father, Dr.
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