BLUEWATER HEALTH PRESENTED HOSPITAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Page 7 Dream Home Holiday Giving Made Lottery Underway Easy with Gift Guide Page 4 Page 5 A Publication of Bluewater Health Foundation Volume 16 Issue 4 WWW.BWHF.CA Winter, 2016 DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSIS ININ AA HEARTBEATHEARTBEAT Dr. Youssef Almalki, Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging Program (left), and Sheila Cunningham, Senior Medical Radiation Technologist (CT) are proud of the new CT technology at Bluewater Health that is enhancing patient care. When Dr. Youssef Almalki and his will enable scans to be completed at Bluewater Health Foundation. “It is In total, the renovations and in- Fast Facts Diagnostic Imaging team began a fraction of the time they currently because of their contributions that stallation of the new CT scanner • CT stands for Computed their pursuit of a new CT scanner take – literally in a heartbeat,” says Bluewater Health can have lead- will take approximately two months, Tomography. It is a they had a clear purpose: nothing Dr. Almalki, Consultant Radiologist ing-edge equipment and technol- however, during this time CT ser- procedure that produces but the best for Sarnia-Lambton. and Medical Director, Diagnostic ogy right here in Sarnia-Lambton. vices will not be interrupted for cross-sectional images of Bluewater Health’s current CT scan- Imaging, Bluewater Health. “This Whether through a personal dona- patients of Bluewater Health. The the body, layer by layer. ner was acquired 11 years ago, and tion, attendance at one of our events Diagnostic Imaging department has is at the end of its lifespan. Known There are over or the purchase of a Dream Home • A CT scan can be done also just acquired a state-of-the-art as the ‘workhorse’ of the imaging 16,000 CT scans Lottery ticket, we are so grateful for on almost any body part, Nuclear Medicine Gamma Camera department, the CT scanner produc- completed at the support.” including the head, lungs, with SPECT and CT imaging ability. es 3D images of the body to give Bluewater Health The installation of a new CT scan- heart, abdomen and pelvis, doctors a detailed picture of what each year. ner will require renovations to the The new Nuclear Medicine equip- and extremities. It can show is going on inside. This vastly in- entire Diagnostic Imaging depart- ment with its advanced diagnostic detailed views of many creases the doctor’s ability to accu- will improve the patient experi- ment. Preparation for these ren- CT scanner capabilities can be used different types of tissue, rately and quickly diagnose medical ence by providing fast imaging for as a back-up scanner for our emer- such as the brain, airways, conditions and injuries. A CT scan pediatric patients without the need A new scanner will gency and stroke patients when our lungs, bones, soft tissues, further provide shows detail that cannot be seen on for sedation, trauma patients, and primary scanner is down for service. and blood vessels. traditional x-ray. Over 16,000 CT those who are unable to hold still.” fast imaging for This allows uninterrupted access for • The CT scanner project scans are completed each year at The CT project will enhance access pediatric patients the patients of Lambton County at will enhance access to Bluewater Health. to care, by also providing uninter- without the all times. care by also providing While they were presented with a rupted and advanced imaging for need for sedation, trauma patients Proceeds from the 2016 Tribute uninterrupted and advanced wide range of options for the new our stroke patients. and those unable Gala and the 2017 Dream Home imaging for stroke patients. scanner, the one that was selected The acquisition of equipment of to hold still. Lottery will be allocated to this is top-of-the-line. Bluewater Health this caliber is made possible by the is only the third facility in Ontario generosity of our community. “His- ovations provides an opportunity important purchase. To find out and the 11th in Canada to have the tory has shown us that when there for the Diagnostic Imaging team to more about how you can help, vis- Revolution© which is the most cut- is a need in our hospitals, our com- reorganize other equipment and sta- it the Bluewater Health Foundation ting-edge CT on the market. “Having munity supports us time and again,” tions within the department, to opti- office, www.bwhf.ca or call Adelle this new and upgraded CT scanner Kathy Alexander, Executive Director, mize comfort and flow for patients. Stewardson at 519-464-4439. Holiday Physicians Healthcare Recognized Options Page 2 Page 8 Volume 16 Issue 4 PAGE 2 Winter, 2016 Upcoming Events PHYSICIANS RECOGNIZED Foundation Events January 13: Dream Home Earlybird Draw for Trip for Two February 14: Dream Home Earlybird Draw for Diamond Pendant and cash February 24: Dream Home Draw 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 January 25 February 22 March 22 Pictured, from l-r, are: Dr. Michel Haddad; Dr. Robert Hislop; Dr. Glen Maddison; Dr. Susan Mather; Dr. Anthony Lena; Mike Lapaine, For location, meeting details and other hospital events, please visit the President & CEO. Missing is Dr. Serguei Peregoudov. events calendar on Bluewater Health’s website at www.bluewaterhealth.ca. At the ninth annual Physician Ap- the Maternal/Infant/Child program, Sarnia-Lambton patients were giv- preciation Day, physicians who con- and the Medicine program. en the opportunity once again to Health Watch tribute greatly to the Sarnia-Lamb- Dr. Serguei Peregoudov, anaes- nominate their physician for a Pa- January 15 - 21: National Non-Smoking Week ton community were honoured. thetist, was the recipient of the Peer tients’ Choice Award. Of the 35 pa- January 18: Weedless Wednesday This year’s recipient of the Out- Recognition Award. He was recog- tient nominations received, a patient February: Heart Month and Psychology Month standing Physician of the Year nized as a consummate gentleman jury recognized Dr. Susan Mather February 1 - 7: Eating Disorders Awareness Week Award is Dr. Robert Hislop, an emer- who practices both the art and sci- and Dr. Anthony Lena for the excep- gency physician. He is recognized March: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; Kidney Health Month; ence of anaesthesia at the highest tional care they have provided and as a solid emergency department Liver Health Month; National Nutrition Month; National Social Work level. He always has the best inter- for their commitment to enhanc- clinical decision-maker, someone Month; and Pharmacist Awareness Month ests of the patient in mind. ing the patients’ overall experience who uses excellent clinical judge- March 9: World Kidney Day The recipient of the annual Culture within the healthcare system. ment to reduce the use of unneces- March 16: Registered Dietitian Day of Philanthropy award is Dr. Glen Dr. Lena is an anaesthetist who sary tests, a life-long learner and a Maddison. This award recognizes has been practicing in Sarnia since physician who is well-respected by a physician whose personal gener- 1994. He is being recognized for his his colleagues. osity and community leadership has wonderful care in supporting pa- The Outstanding Contribution to Pie Auction Proceeds the Hospital Award was presented to inspired others to become involved tients at his pain clinic. Dr. Michel Haddad, who has served in supporting Bluewater Health. Dr. Mather is a family doctor who Provide Probe in many capacities over the past Dr. Maddison was an instrumental has been practicing in Petrolia since number of years. He is an intensiv- member of the community-based 1997. Patients felt that they are able ist and Medical Director of Critical committee that planned the incred- to express their care concerns to Care, and has also served as the In- ibly successful Bluewater Interna- her and ask questions in a safe and terim Medical Director for Surgery, tional Granfondo. knowledgeable environment. HERDMAN HEADLINES TRIBUTE GALA Pictured, from l-r are: Bob Crawford, CEEH Foundation Treasurer; Sandy Atkinson, Cu- linary Arts Department of Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society; Joy Smith, CEEH Auxiliary; Stacy Ferguson, Medical Radiation Technologist; Diane Cadieux, Director, Diagnostic Imaging; Judi McCallum, Medical Radiation Technologist. The Pie Auction at the Plympton-Wyoming Agricultural Society’s 2016 Fall Fair raised more than $4,500 for the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) Foundation. It was used toward the purchase of an additional Ultra- sound Probe to enhance workflow for the sonographers in Diagnostic Imag- ing at CEEH of Bluewater Health. The CEEH Auxiliary generously “topped off” that donation to cover the total cost of the probe. The Plympton-Wyoming Each October, Bluewater Health joined us fresh off the team’s suc- inspire trust, confidence, and suc- Agricultural Society has donated proceeds from previous Pie Auctions to the Foundation holds a Tribute Gala. cess at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. cess, whether on the field, in the CEEH Foundation to fund items such as wheelchairs, blanket warmers, lab This event is known in the Sar- John Herdman took a group once workplace, or in the home. equipment, commode chairs and weigh scales. nia-Lambton community for hosting called a “struggling squad” to one Proceeds from this year’s Tribute in-demand, internationally-recog- that has captured the hearts and Gala benefitted Bluewater Health’s Di- nized speakers to share their stories minds of Canadians. Under his agnostic Imaging Department in the of hope, inspiration and following leadership, the women’s team won your dreams. In previous years, the the bronze medal at the 2012 and, purchase of a new CT scanner. Details Foundation has been honoured to most recently, the 2016 Summer of the new scanner and the impact it host Chris Hadfield, Clara Hughes Olympic Games.