The Northumberland Hills Hospital, is currently recruiting for a Access and Patient Flow Specialist.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources and Quality, the Access and Patient Flow Specialist will ensure quality patient experiences through systems focused process improvement.

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In this role, The Data Quality Analyst will be responsible for maintaining coding standards, quality assurance of coded and abstracted data, submission of data to CIHI, downloading reports, bulletins and manuals from CIHI website and communicating same to entire department as well as performing interface functions from Meditech to Winrecs.Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program

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A new Cancer Care Ontario research study has found digital direct radiography (DR) and screen film to be more effective at detecting breast cancer than digital computed radiography (CR). NHH has been providing DR mammography since February 2006. Prior to this, NHH used screen film technology. CR mammography has never been offered at NHH.

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Here is a wonderful opportunity to bring your vision, leadership and energy to a hospital that is already setting new standards for community care. A Gold Level Quality Healthcare Workplace Award recipient, Northumberland Hills Hospital has been recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for employer and staff efforts that encourage self-evaluation, learning and continuous improvement. The lead agency for The Change Foundation’s exciting Partners Advancing Transitions in Healthcare (PATH) project – Ontario’s first patient-provider quality improvement project – Northumberland Hills Hospital has also been recognized by Health Quality Ontario as setting an “example of success” with its Alternative Level of Care strategy.

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Reporting to the Director, Lakeshore Community Mental Health Services, the Counselor is responsible for the provision of an array of mental health services to individuals and groups with a serious mental illness.

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Everyone plays an important role in preventing infections in the hospital - including visitors. That's why visitors will be the focus of STOP! Clean Your Hands Day on Monday, May 6th at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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The recipients of Northumberland Hills Hospital's annual Health Professions Scholarships were announced at the Board's May meeting on Thursday, May 2nd. Katelyn Wallace and Jenna Dickson were both recognized with cheques for $1,000.

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Reporting to the Program Director, the Clinical Operations Manager is accountable for providing hospital wide leadership, guidance, direction and mentorship ensuring efficient patient flow, utilization of all health human and material resources while ensuring safe patient care and a quality work environment in keeping with Northumberland Hills Hospital’s mission, vision, values and strategic direction. 

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The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for “Registered Nurse” and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned.

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Reporting to the Director, Interprofessional and Ethical Practice and in consultation/collaboration with the Program Director and Patient Care Manager, the Practice Leader is responsible for the overall practice environment of the Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Departments in keeping with Northumberland Hills Hospital’s mission, vision, values and strategic direction.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital is pleased to announce that it has been awarded "Accredited" status from Accreditation Canada, an independent, not-for-profit organization that conducts reviews of health organizations around the globe and sets standards for quality and safety in health care.

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On Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary will hold it second annual signature event. Spring Fever is held on the day before Mother's Day and a couple of weeks before the May 24th planting weekend. It's all about gardens and gardening!

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Doug Mann, Chair of Northumberland Hills Hospital's Board of Directors, announced at the April 4th Board meeting that Helen Brenner, presently Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), has accepted the Board's offer of the position of Interim President and CEO, effective April 15th, 2013. President and CEO Robert Biron, who announced in February that he would be leaving NHH to take on the position of President and CEO at The Scarborough Hospital, will be winding down his duties at NHH in the coming weeks.

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The Directors of the Board of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) have approved a balanced Operating Budget and Service Plan for the hospital for the 2013/2014 fiscal year commencing April 1st.

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On the evening of Monday, March 11th, 2013, beginning at approximately 2000hrs (8:00 PM), annual maintenance will be performed on the electrical switch gears at Northumberland Hills Hospital on 1000 DePalma Drive. Intermittent power disruptions may be experienced throughout the building while testing occurs. Elevator service will be unavailable for an interval of 40 consecutive minutes between 10:00 PM March 11th and 1:00 AM March 12th.

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The NHH Auxiliary is holding a recruiting drive on Tuesday, March 19th and Wednesday, March 20th, 2013. Opportunities are available for anyone interested in giving a few hours a month to their community hospital, and there are enough different opportunities that all interests can be accommodated! The Auxiliary assists NHH in patient and non-patient areas, does fundraising and, of course, requires people to help manage all of this!

Stop by the hospital on the 19th or 20th between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to learn more. Auxiliary representatives will be at the Kiosk on the main floor, and they're looking forward to seeing you and answering all your questions. Parking passes will be provided.

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The deadline for applications to the Northumberland Hills Hospital's annual Health Professions Scholarship Program has been extended. Applications for the 2013 awards are now due by Friday, March 15th.

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Doug Mann, Chair of Northumberland Hills Hospital's Board of Directors, announced at this evening's monthly Board meeting that Robert Biron has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer. The letter of resignation was tendered earlier today (February 7th).

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 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation would like to thank the community for their generous support to the annual Light up a Life Campaign. Through many donations made by community members, as well as many local businesses, this year’s campaign has surpassed the original goal.

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An outbreak of a suspected norovirus on the Restorative Care Unit at Northumberland Hills Hospital has been lifted. The outbreak was identified January 31st.

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A cluster of suspected cases of a norovirus has been identified on Northumberland Hills Hospital's Restorative Care Unit.

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Visitors to health-care facilities play a very important role in protecting patient safety and minimizing the spread of infection. Hand washing remains the single most effective means of reducing the spread of infection both within the hospital and in the community.

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Visitors to health-care facilities play a very important role in protecting patient safety and minimizing the spread of infection. Hand washing remains the single most effective means of reducing the spread of infection both within the hospital and in the community.

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Visitors to health-care facilities play a very important role in protecting patient safety and minimizing the spread of infection. Hand washing remains the single most effective means of reducing the spread of infection both within the hospital and in the community.

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The dedicated volunteers behind the NHH Auxiliary are once again encouraging brave souls with hearty skin to dip their bodies into the balmy waters of Lake Ontario this February! Let 2013 be the year YOU give this a try!

Registration/pledge sheets are now available. Click the "read more" link below to download yours today. Minimum pledge of $50 required per participant. Thanks in advance for your support of this very popular and very invigorating annual tradition!

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Like most other hospitals in Ontario, NHH is seeing a significant increase in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses and influenza-like symptoms: fever, cough, weakness, lethargy, body aches and headache. Here are some tips and resources you help you and your family manage this year's flu season!

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NHH is currently looking for part-time nurses fo our Inpatient Rehab and our Restorative Care Areas.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Thursday, January 3, 2013 - A significant and sustained surge in acutely ill patients at the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has meant that the hospital is currently operating at full capacity in both the Emergency Department (ED) and the inpatient units.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) delivered its first baby of the year at 9:20 AM on Wednesday, January 2nd 2013. Weighing 8 pounds and 13.8 ounces (4,020 grams),  baby Maverick Paul Davison was welcomed into the world by very happy first time parents Mollie and Paul Davison of Cobourg.

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As of Friday, December 28th, a significant surge in acutely ill patients at the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has meant that the hospital is currently operating at full capacity in both the Emergency Department (ED) and the inpatient units.

Patients are being advised to expect longer than normal wait times at the NHH ED and encouraged to seek options other than the local Emergency Department for non-urgent conditions.

Alternate options to the NHH ED are provided in the attached release.

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On Wednesday, November 28th, the Board of Directors of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) passed a series of motions at its open meeting that will result in significant changes to the timing, sequencing and scope of their integration strategy. For more on the revised strategy, and reaction to the new direction from the NHH Board of Directors, please see the attached.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – It was only last week that the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation released 5,000 letters to community members encouraging support of the 19^th Annual Light up a Life Campaign. Days later, the campaign received a significant boost with a generous donation of $16,000 from local businessman Ken Goodwin and Fisher’s Foodland.

Rhonda Cunningham, Executive Director of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, says “Mr. Goodwin contacted our office to ask how much the ECG machine featured on the “wish list” would cost? When I told him it was $16,000, he said that he would like to make a donation in this amount to purchase the ECG machine outright.”

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The co-chairs of the 12^th annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation gala are pleased to announce that this year’s event held November 3^rd at the Cobourg Community Centre was a tremendous success.

At the beginning of gala planning, Louise Stevenson, Will Ryan and the gala cabinet had a huge year ahead of them. “We made the decision to introduce significant change”, said co-chair Louise Stevenson, “to come out of our comfort zone and to try and elevate the guest experience - a new venue, new caterers and many new cabinet volunteers.  By all accounts, we think we met our mark.”

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Hospital employees filled the Main Street Bistro at noon yesterday for the annual presentation of NHH's Healing Hands Awards.

Given to members of the team who demonstrate the hospital's values of compassion, respect, collaboration, integrity and quality, the peer-generated Awards have become one of the most popular forms of staff recognition at NHH.

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NHH Foundation’s Caring for Generations Society Unveils a New Fundraising Challenge

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation’s Caring for Generations Society has launched a new expanded monthly giving program with the goal of increasing support for the purchase of new medical equipment.

The new “100@$100/Month Challenge” builds on the already highly successful Caring for Generations Society (the Society). First launched in 2002, the Society encourages people to consider an annual gift to the hospital of $1,000. This breaks down to $83.33 per month if spread over one year. The new spin on the program has the Foundation looking for donors who are willing to give $100 each month for a total annual gift of $1,200. Current donors and new donors are welcome to support the effort.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital is currently developing a Hospitalist Program and is seeking full-time permanent Hospitalists.

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Author! Author!

NHH's Auxiliary volunteers have teamed up with Furby House Books and Cameco Corporation of Port Hope to bring three Random House authors to our community: Linden MacIntyre (Why Men Lie), Emily Schultz (The Blondes) and Shauna Singh Baldwin (The Selector of Souls).

Tickets are $60 ($30 of which come back to you in the form of a tax receipt) and include a light meal, a glass of wine and a signed copy of the book of your choice!

When and where?

Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 6:30 PM - Cameco Capital Arts Centre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Tickets available now at Furby House Books in Port Hope or The Little Treasure Shop at Northumberland Hills Hospital. For more information contact Furby House at 905-885-7296.

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On Thursday September 6th, the Board of Directors of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) approved the introduction of a new hospitalist program in order to address challenges in declining General Practitioner (GP) coverage for patients admitted to hospital. Hospitalists are physicians who are dedicated to provide hospital care to inpatients not covered by GPs.

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NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is pleased to announce that long-time Cobourg resident and businessman Rick Gadd has been named the new chair of the Foundation’s Caring for Generations Society.

Launched in 2002, the Caring for Generations Society was created to raise ongoing annual financial support for priority medical equipment. Since that time, over $1 million has been raised by Society members. Membership in the Society is open to anyone who makes a minimum annual gift of $1,000.

Mr. Gadd takes over the chairmanship from Louise Stevenson, who continues to volunteer for the NHH Foundation as the co-chair of this year’s annual fundraising gala.

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Two-way video conferencing technology is improving more local residents' access to specialized health care services at NHH, thanks to recent investments from the Central East LHIN.

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The Annual and Special Meeting of the Members of Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) took place on Thursday, June 21st, in the Education Centre at the hospital.

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NHH's Annual and Special Meeting of the Members will take place this year on Thursday, June 21st, at 7:00 PM. For location and details please see the full agenda, linked above. All welcome.

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Reporting to the Manager of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is responsible for the distributive and the clinical functions related to the practice of pharmacy throughout the organization.  This innovative and advanced pharmacy service has integrated cutting edge technology throughout the program right down to the bedside.  Integration of best practices and safety initiatives has been a priority. 

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After a rigorous, year-long selection process, The Change Foundation today announced the Northumberland Community Partnership as the winner of its $3-million investment in a trail-blazing project: PATH - Partners Advancing Transitions in Healthcare: a first with Ontario Patients.

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NHH's Community Mental Health Services team is hosting is first Open House on Thursday, June 7th at 1011 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, Suite 200 (upper floor) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Stop by for a chance to learn first-hand about the many services available close to home, including group counseling and one-on-one support. Meet the team and take home a brochure with program information and contacts. Come with your own questions, or those of a loved one.

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An outbreak of clostridium difficile (C. difficile) identified on Northumberland Hills Hospital's Restorative Care Unit on April 20th, 2012, has been lifted.

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Accomplishments in the areas of education, innovation and long service are formally celebrated each year at NHH in a popular award ceremony. This year's event was held May 17th in the Education Centre.

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Front-line and leadership nursing opportunities are currently available at NHH! Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge, your search for the perfect nursing job should begin here!

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NHH Foundation Donates Over $2 Million Towards Medical Equipment for Local Patient Care

NORTHUMBERLAND –  The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that almost $2,100,000 has been invested in patient care equipment at Northumberland Hills Hospital in the past year.

“Credit for this incredible accomplishment rests solely on the shoulders of the community and the Foundation’s outstanding volunteers, “says Rhonda Cunningham, Executive Director of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.  “Without them, this just wouldn’t be possible.”

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NHH Foundation Donates Over $2 Million Towards Medical Equipment for Local Patient Care

NORTHUMBERLAND –  The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that almost $2,100,000 has been invested in patient care equipment at Northumberland Hills Hospital in the past year.

“Credit for this incredible accomplishment rests solely on the shoulders of the community and the Foundation’s outstanding volunteers, “says Rhonda Cunningham, Executive Director of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.  “Without them, this just wouldn’t be possible.”

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Returns for Sixth Year

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Gather your friends, co-workers, neighbours or family together on Wednesday, June 6^th , 2012 and raise your coffee mugs during Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH).

This year’s Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be held in memory of three fine gentlemen in the community who sadly passed away this past year – Charles (Chuck) Orviss, Nick O’Nians and Hawley Hoselton.

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Thirteen mallard ducklings entertained staff, patients and volunteers today (May 1st) when they emerged from their nest in the outdoor Rotary courtyard at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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Reporting to the VP Finance and Information Services, the Manager Materials Management provides direction, leadership, support, and guidance for the materials management department. The Manager Materials Management is responsible for direct supervision of daily Stores operations and maintaining an effective and efficient department. This includes controlling inventory levels and the distribution of supplies, and coordinating the purchase of a variety of supplies, services and equipment by selecting suppliers and negotiating prices and delivery dates. The Manager Materials Management may issue tender documents for a variety of supplies, services and equipment and award contracts in accordance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.

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Close to 100 volunters filled the Education Centre April 19th at Northumberland Hills Hospital's annual National volunteer Week event celebration!

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Aeroplan Members Can Now Support the Northumberland Hills Hospital Year-Round

For Immediate Release ~ April 16, 2012

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with Aeroplan. Since 2009, the NHH Foundation has been a proud member of the Aeroplan Charitable Pooling Program. For one month during the year members could donate Aeroplan Miles to a special designated account for the NHH Foundation.

With the new enhanced Aeroplan Beyond Miles program, members can donate any number of miles they wish year-round. Interested donors simply need to sign on to their Areoplan account, go to the Northumberland Hills Hospital page and follow the simple instructions for donating their miles.

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Former Chatelaine Editor, Rona Maynard, to speak in Cobourg
and Share Her Story on Conquering Depression

For Immediate Release, April 10, 2012

Northumberland - Rona Maynard, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Chatelaine magazine, will speak in Cobourg next month about her personal experience with depression and mental illness. The event, hosted by the Caring for Generations Society of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, will take place Thursday, May 10th at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Cobourg Inn. The event is open to the public.

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Thanks to a new Arts Council of Northumberland initiative, watercolors, acrylics and photographs are among the different art forms now on display along Sumac Street, on the main floor of Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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NHH published its second annual Quality Improvement Plan on April 1st, 2012, together with a progress report against the initial, 2011-12 plan.

 

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Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Launches
Business Partners Program

Northumberland - Modeled after the success of the Caring for Generations Society, the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a new program created exclusively for the Northumberland business community. The Business Partners Program (BPP) unites community-minded business leaders who recognize the value of excellent health care services close to home for their customers and employees.

Membership in the BPP is open to any business that makes a cumulative annual gift to the hospital of $1,000 or greater.

Funds raised through the BPP will purchase essential medical equipment for Northumberland Hills Hospital. Strong corporate collaboration is vital to the mission of a community hospital in helping our efforts to provide a broad range of high quality hospital services.

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Benefits directly related to the April 2010 integration with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences were the focus of a presentation delivered to the December meeting of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Board of Directors by Scott Pepin, Director of NHH's Community Mental Health Services.

The NHH Board and management engaged Ontario Shores in June 2008 to conduct an operational review of hte mental health programs at NHH, explained Mr. Pepin.

What resulted was a comprehensive three-month review including a local service analysis and operational recommendations to enhance the program by increasing linkages with Ontario Shores, the regional mental health centre in Whitby.

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Benefits directly related to the April 2010 integration with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences were the focus of a presentation delivered to the December meeting of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Board of Directors by Scott Pepin, Director of NHH's Community Mental Health Services.

The NHH Board and management engaged Ontario Shores in June 2008 to conduct an operational review of hte mental health programs at NHH, explained Mr. Pepin.

What resulted was a comprehensive three-month review including a local service analysis and operational recommendations to enhance the program by increasing linkages with Ontario Shores, the regional mental health centre in Whitby.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Board Chair Ann Logan and Northumberland Hills Hospital Board Chair John Hudson are pleased to announce that Rhonda Cunningham, Executive Director of the NHH Foundation, has achieved the highest level of designation within her professional association, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

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NHH Foundation Gala Raises Record Amount

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The co-chairs of the 11th annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation gala are pleased to announce that this year’s event which was held November 12th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg, raised a record amount for the purchase of essential medical equipment for the Surgical Services program at the hospital.

Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito say due to the generosity of the gala guests, sponsors and donors, $170,000 was raised at the gala entitled, “Come Together”. 

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Seven (7) confirmed cases of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) have been identified on two medical units (2A and 2B) at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH). The patients affected are not sick from the bacteria and are carriers only.

While not required to publicly report cases of non-symptomatic or dormant VRE, NHH has chosen to bring the outbreak to the public's attention in an effort to reiterate the importance of hand hygiene now and at all times in the hospital environment and community.

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Local high school students interested in pursuing a career in the health care sector had an opporutunity to learn first-hand about their many options on Monday, November 28th.

For the seventh yar in a row, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) partnered with Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) to offer Adventures in Healthcare, a popular career symposium attended this year by eighty students.

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The NHH Board has approved the 2012/2013 Operating and Service Plan for the hospital.

The Plan achieves the hospital's obligation to balance its budget in the next fiscal year while providing for:

- new investments to strengthen staff development and interprofessional practice;

- expansion of outpatient chemotherapy services;

- new investments in surgical services to strengthen the program; and,

- completion of a commitment originally made by the NHH Board in March 2010 to close NHH's 11 interim long-term care (nursing home) beds.

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Hospital staff gathered in the Main Street Bistro today for the annual Health Hands Award ceremony.

Presented to members of the team who demonstrate the hospital's values of integrity, quality, respect, collaboration and compassion, the peer-generated Awards--presented since 2003--have become one of the most popular forms of staff recognition at NHH.

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At a ceremony in downtown Toronto last night, Northumberland Hills Hospital's President and CEO Robert Biron was named the recipient of the 2011 Graduate Leadership Award from the Society of Graduates of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine's Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.

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The pressures facing our current health care system are well known. So too are our collective goals, including access, quality and sustainability.

In June, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres released a thought-provoking policy paper on health care reform. The document is recommended reading for anyone in our community with an interest in the health care system and the priorities that lie ahead.

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The pressures facing our current health care system are well known. So too are our collective goals, including access, quality and sustainability.

In June 2011, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) and the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) released a thought-provoking policy paper on health care reform. Four Pillars: Recommendations for Achieving a High Performing Health System proposes 15 recommendations for Ontario grounded on four pillars. The document is recommended reading for anyone in our community with an interest in the health care system and the priorities taht lie ahead. For a copy of the paper, click here. For an overview of the specific recommendations, click here.

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Local Doctors Come Together for the Hospital

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Recognizing the importance of a well equipped hospital, Northumberland doctors have joined forces once again to offer an exciting raffle package in support of the 11th Annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala.

Spearheaded this year by Dr. Mark & Linda Essak, twenty doctors contributed funds to feature a raffle with outstanding prizes. Top prize in the “Doctors Come Together Raffle” raffle is a Cunard dream cruise to England for two aboard the Queen Mary 2 or a $10,000 travel voucher. Additional prizes include a 4-night escape to Las Vegas for two or a $2,000 travel voucher and an iPad2. Only 500 tickets are being made available. You do not need to attend the gala to purchase a ticket.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY-  Warkworth business owner, and regional fashionista, Karen Williams, will be hosting the Excellent Health Care is Always in Fashion event at her beautiful up-market store, LUX Boutique on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011. This distinctively stylish event will be in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation where 20 percent of all that evening's sales will be donated to the Foundation.

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Support the Northumberland Hills Hospital with Aeroplan Miles

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of an exciting partnership with Aeroplan to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital. Through its Charitable Pooling Program, Aeroplan members can donate Aeroplan Miles to a special designated account for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

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Supporters “Come Together” for
 11th Annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala

For Immediate Release, June 22, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce details on the 11th Annual Fundraising Gala to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  This year’s theme – “Come Together” – is inspired by the music and creativity of The Beatles, while embracing the elegance that guests have always come to expect of this important community event. This year’s gala will take place at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg.

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The Annual and Special Meeting of the Members of Northumberland Hills Hospital was hosted by the Hospital’s Board of Directors on Thursday, June 16th.

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Continues to Percolate 
 
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – There is still time to register your coffee party or event for Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The fifth annual event will take place on Wednesday, June 8th in private homes, businesses, church halls, coffee shops and restaurants as people come together to enjoy fellowship while raising funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This year’s Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be held in memory of Bernice and Angus Read. The Reads believed strongly in helping others and their community. Together they touched the lives of many people through their involvement with countless community organizations. Sadly, both Bernice and Angus passed away last fall within weeks of each other.

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A time-honoured tradition at Northumberland Hills Hospital is the annual spring ceremony celebrating staff accomplishments in the areas of education, innovation and long service. On the evening of Thursday, May 12th, the Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Education Centre was again filled to capacity with family, friends and colleagues receiving awards or on hand to join in on the well-earned recognition of their peers.

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Health reform and hospital governance experts Graham Scott and Maureen Quigley are the next guests in the area’s new Conversations speakers’ series aimed at encouraging discussion around issues pertinent to local health care.

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Returns for Fifth Year

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Gather your friends, co-workers, neighbours or family together on Wednesday, June 8th and raised your coffee mugs during Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
 
This year’s Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be held in memory of Bernice and Angus Read. The Reads believed strongly in helping others and their community. Together they touched the lives of many people through their involvement with countless community organizations. Sadly, both Bernice and Angus passed away last fall within weeks of each other. Organizers of Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning have spoken to Bernice and Angus’s family and they are very supportive and pleased that this year’s coffee morning event will be in their honour.

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Attracting full-time Emergency Department (ED) physicians can be a challenge for any hospital, but for small community hospitals the competition posed by larger centres makes it particularly difficult.

When the NHH team heard of a US-based physician specialized in Emergency Medicine was interested in relocating to the area, they quickly organized an opportunity to demonstrate all that NHH had to offer. By January, 2011, NHH had succeeded in recruiting a new full-time Emergency Medicine physician--positive news for NHH and the physician involved.

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National public health reporter and best-selling author André Picard is the next guest in the area’s new Conversations speakers’ series aimed at encouraging discussion around issues pertinent to local health care. Mr. Picard will take the stage at Port Hope’s historic Capitol Theatre at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27th for what promises to be a very thought-provoking discussion on health system sustainability. A question and answer session will follow the formal remarks.

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Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health is Back

For Immediate Release, March 30, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND – It’s the return of the hunt! The Youth Cares Committee of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health. The third annual Search Party, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital, will take place on Saturday, May 7th, 2011.

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6th Annual Northumberland Street Hockey Festival

Set for May 14th

For Immediate Release, March 28, 2011

Northumberland – Local street hockey bragging rights are up for grabs. Organizers of the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival, presented by Canadian Tire, are pleased to announce the 6th annual event will take place on Saturday, May 14th, simultaneously in two Northumberland communities.  Teams will have the choice of participating at two event locations:

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 NHH has finalized its 2011/12 budget and service plan.

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Hospital staff gathered in the Main Street Bistro today for the annual Healing Hands Award ceremony.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital has teamed up with the volunteers in the NHH Foundation’s Caring for Generations Society to offer a new speakers’ series aimed at encouraging discussion around issues pertinent to local health care. 

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A new Restorative Care Program opened at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) on Tuesday, March 1st, specially designed to help local patients rebuild their strength and return home safely following an acute illness, injury or de-conditioning.

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Delirium is a subtle, but all-too-common problem that can strike elderly adults when they are ill and hospitalized.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital has teamed up with the volunteers in the NHH Foundation’s Caring for Generations Society to offer a new speakers’ series aimed at encouraging discussion around issues pertinent to local health care.

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It’s “Cops” versus “Docs” in the Annual Cobourg Police Lawmen/Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars Charity Hockey Game

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Get ready to cheer as the Cobourg Police Lawmen take to the ice on Monday, February 21st, versus the Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars in their 4th Annual Charity match up for local hockey bragging rights.  The two teams will face off at the Cobourg Memorial Arena as part of the Cobourg Winter Festivities. The Lawmen won last year’s game 11 to 9 so the All-Stars are looking for revenge.

February 21st is Family Day in Ontario and organizers hope that parents and children will take advantage of the day off to cheer on their favorite police officer or hospital staff member. Immediately following the game there will be a free family skate.

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Effective Monday, January 24th, patients brought to the NHH Emergency Department (ED) with a head injury will have a new system of electronic and human supports waiting at the ready to get them the care they need as quickly as possible.

The Emergency Neurosurgery Image Transfer System (ENITS) is a welcome complement to the top-of-the-line digital CT scanner installed at NHH in 2009 thanks to community donations.

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE
6th ANNUAL “HEART FOR THE HOSPITAL” VALENTINES DANCE

Northumberland County – Members of the sensational dance orchestra “The Royals,” are pleased to announce details of the 6th Annual “Heart for the Hospital” Valentines Fundraising Dance in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. 

The dance, co-sponsored by the Best Western Cobourg Inn and “The Royals”, will take place in the Best Western’s elegant ballroom on Friday, February 11th. The evening gets underway at 8 o’clock when “The Royals” take the stage to help guests swing with their sweethearts.  It’s a great way to have a romantic evening with your Valentine while supporting the hospital at the same time.

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The January edition of In Touch, NHH’s community newsletter, is now available! In this edition, read about the work of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Asiya Hameed, find details on the first baby born at NHH in 2011 and get the latest on upcoming events, including the NHH Auxiliary’s Fourth Annual Polar Dip!

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For Dr. Asiya Hameed, the decision to relocate from Saskatchewan to Ontario has been a very good one; for the many women she has cared for in and around our community, the same sentiment holds true!

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The NHH Auxiliary is once again seeking brave and hardy dippers to take part in the fourth annual Polar Bear Dip. This year the event takes place on Saturday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m., on the Cobourg Pier.

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Sarah and Jason Lennox of Cobourg are the proud parents of the first baby born at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in 2011.

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The December edition of In Touch, NHH’s community newsletter, is now available! Read how NHH is strengthening its community linkages with new Board committee members.

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One year ago last week, NHH announced the expansion of its mammography service with the introduction of an important new addition: the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).

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NHH Foundation Gala Raises Record Amount

For Immediate Release, November 24, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The co-chairs of the 10th annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation gala are pleased to announce that this year’s event, held November 13th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg, raised a record amount for the purchase of essential medical equipment for the hospital.

Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito say due to the generosity of the gala guests, sponsors and donors, $165,000 was raised at the gala entitled, “All that Glitters …Looks Like a Million”. 

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Today marks the official kick-off of the 17th Annual Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Funds raised through this year’s campaign will help NHH invest in new information technologies.

(Click here to make a secure on-line donation to the Light up a Life Campaign).

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17th Annual Light up a Life Campaign Begins

For Immediate Release, November 8, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Today marks the official kick-off of the 17th Annual Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

Funds raised through this year’s campaign will help NHH invest in new information technologies.  Technology that will ensure we continue to offer the highest quality care to our patients. 

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Jennifer Gillard, Director, Communications and Community Engagement, was presented with the Ontario Hospital Association’s Communicator of the Year 2010 award at the HealthAchieve convention earlier this week. The award, presented in Toronto, recognizes outstanding communicators working in health care organizations across the province.

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NHH publishes its In Touch community newsletters in two formats: a monthly, one-page edition, and more lengthy special feature editions. The newsletters are distributed to the community in hard-copy through the Northumberland News and Northumberland Today, and in electronic format via this website.

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Several twists, actually! The NHH Auxiliary’s Poinsettia Tea committee decided to kick it up a notch or two this year so there are a few changes.

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Hospitals strike formal partnership to better serve patients

The partnership between the region’s hospitals that care for patients with kidney disease is growing stronger. Today the three hospitals: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), and Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), along with the Peterborough site of Dialysis Management Centre Inc. (DMC) and the Peterborough Regional Nephrology Associates (PRNA) have released a new strategic plan.

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 Local Doctors Want You to Sail the Mediterranean

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Recognizing the importance of a well equipped hospital, Northumberland’s doctors have joined forces to offer an exciting raffle package in support of this year’s 10th Anniversary of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala.

Spearheaded by Lynn Basmajian, whose husband is a local surgeon, over two dozen doctors contributed funds to feature a raffle with outstanding prizes. Top prize in the “Looks Like a Million” raffle is a Mediterranean Cruise for 2, valued at $9,000. Additional prizes include a 3-Day Romantic Escape to Chicago for 2 and an iPad. Only 500 tickets are being made available. You do not need to attend the gala to purchase a ticket.
 
"On behalf of the Doctors, we are pleased to support the 10th Anniversary of the Gala with this exciting raffle", says Dr. Mark Essak.  "Buy a ticket and you could be basking in the Mediterranean sun next year!”.

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New funding protects acute care services and introduces new restorative care program

Implementation of an innovative and comprehensive ALC strategy has commenced at NHH following agreement on additional funding from the Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN) and approval of the strategy by the NHH Board on Thursday, August 26th.

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The August meeting of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Board of Directors opened with the presentation of the hospital’s annual Health Professions Scholarships.

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The vision of the Community Gardening Group launched by the NHH community mental health team three years ago was simple: to help clients of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team regain a sense of purpose and value by providing the opportunity to connect with nature and experience being “part of something greater.”

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This Notice May Affect Your Rights - Please Read Carefully

To: All current and former employees of member organizations of the Ontario Hospital Association (“OHA”) who paid a share of premiums and were covered by the OHA’s long-term disability policy (Policy No 2100) as of December 29, 1997.

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Port Hope Legion and RBC Dominion Securities Lead the Way in the 4th Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Northumberland County – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that $41,267 was raised during the 4th Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning event.  With more than 50 coffee parties held across west Northumberland, guests and their hosts enjoyed laughter and fellowship, while making donations toward the purchase of new medical equipment for the Emergency Department of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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Patients and community members now have a new tool for assessing surgical operations at Northumberland Hills Hospital and other hospitals around the province.

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The spin-off benefits of the Hospital’s support for its employees’ continuous learning will be evident at NHH on Friday, July 23 when nurse Kim Baxter hosts the area’s first Look Good Feel Better event.

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Support the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
with Aeroplan Miles

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Aeroplan, is pleased to announce the continuation of an exciting way to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital. As part of Aeroplan's Charitable Pooling Program, Aeroplan members can once again donate Aeroplan miles to a special designated account for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

Between July 7th and August 7th, Aeroplan members can donate any number of miles they would like to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Interested donors simply need to contact the Foundation Office and fill out a special transfer form. Forms are also available for printing on the hospital website, www.nhh.ca.

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To: All current and former employees of member organizations of the Ontario Hospital Association (“OHA”) who paid a share of premiums and were covered by the OHA’s long-term disability policy (Policy No 2100) as of December 29, 1997.

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Members approve by-law amendments to strengthen governance oversight

The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) hosted a successful Annual and Special Meeting of the Members (ASM) at the Best Western on Thursday night (June 17), with approximately 300 people in attendance.

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The latest edition of In Touch, dedicated to a special message from John Hudson, Chair of the Hospital’s Board of Directors, and correcting misinformation circulated in statements from the Citizens for Alternative Solutions, is now available.

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The Board of Directors of Northumberland Hills Hospital today expressed its profound disappointment that the Citizens for Alternative Solutions (CAS) is engaging in tactics that clearly fail to fulfill its stated intent to work with the Board for the benefit of the community.

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The Board of Northumberland Hills Hospital is pleased to announce the results of careful deliberations to fill five (5) vacancies on the Hospital Board.

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The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) will host representatives of Citizens for Alternative Solutions (CAS) at a special open meeting this week. Arranged at CAS’s request, the purpose is to receive details about their proposals.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – There is still time to register your event for Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The fourth annual event will take place on Tuesday, June 15th in private homes, businesses, church halls, coffee shops and restaurants as people come together to enjoy fellowship while raising funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This year’s event is being held in honour of Alf Blything and Jim Boughen. Both Jim and Alf were dedicated community members who gave of their time, energy, and enthusiasm to many events and organizations in the area. Sadly, both men passed away last year.

You can register your coffee morning event on-line at www.nhhcoffee.ca or pick up a registration form from the Foundation office (located in the hospital, near the main entrance). For more information, call 905-372-6811, extension 3065.

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Notice is hereby given that an Annual and Special Meeting of the Members of the Northumberland Hills Hospital will take place on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Best Western Inn, 930 Burnham Street, Cobourg, in the Ballroom.

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NHH publishes its In Touch community newsletters in two formats: a monthly, one-page edition, and more lengthy special feature editions. The newsletters are distributed to the community in hard-copy through the Northumberland News, and in electronic format via this website.

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Patients, family members and staff involved with Northumberland Hills Hospital’s community-based Mental Health Program are benefiting from an exciting new regional collaboration with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores).

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At the 87th Annual General Meeting of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary, CEO Robert Biron was presented with an envelope by outgoing president Dale Hodge.

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A key component of Northumberland Hills Hospital’s 2010/11 budget and service plan was a commitment from both the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) and NHH to work together to address the growing number of Alternative Level of Care (ALC) patients.

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NHH Foundation Gala Welcomes New Co-chairs and New Theme to Mark it’s 10th Anniversary

For Immediate Release, May 17, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that long-time gala volunteers Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito are the new co-chairs of the annual fundraising gala. Having volunteered with the gala for several years, Kim and Wendy bring a wealth of experience and exciting ideas to their new roles. This year’s gala is entitled “All that Glitters …Looks Like a Million” and will taken place on Saturday, November 13th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg. Funds raised this year will once again purchase new medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This is a special evening for several other reasons. 2010 marks the 10th Anniversary of this important fundraising event. Since its inception the gala has raised $850,000 for the hospital. This year, Wendy and Kim and the Gala Cabinet have set their sights on raising $150,000 which would bring their 10 year total to $1 million.  

Gala guests have come to expect the best in food, décor, live music, live and silent auctions and organizers of this year’s event promise they won’t disappoint. But the Gala is not just about having a good time. It is truly about a community coming together for the purpose of helping to purchase top priority medical equipment for its community hospital.

To meet this year’s ambitious goal sponsorship will be key and new sponsors are currently being sought out. Leading the way, Northumberland Publishers and Cameco Corporation have confirmed as Platinum Sponsors. Many sponsorship opportunities are currently available. To learn more please contact the Foundation office at 905-377-7767 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
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NHH President and CEO Robert Biron recently presented the attached overview of NHH’s 2010/11 budget and service plan, and the process leading up to it, to both Cobourg and Port Hope Councils. A similar presentation was delivered to Hamilton Township councillors in April 2010.

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Family, friends and colleagues filled the Education Centre at NHH last evening for the Hospital’s annual ceremony celebrating staff accomplishments in the areas of service, leadership and education.

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As a result of the April 30th, 2010 closure of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Diabetes Program, effective May 1, 2010 all inpatient and outpatient referrals will now be made to an external diabetes education program.

To assist with appropriate referrals, the following has been prepared to provide details on Diabetes Education Programs available in the community.  With the exception of the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre in Whitby, all area diabetes education services accept direct referrals from patients or family members, as well as from members of a health discipline (physician, nurse, dietitian, etc.)

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Northumberland Hills Hospital is moving forward with the implementation of its 2010/11 budget and service plan following the Central East Local Health Integration Network’s approval on March 16.

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NHH publishes its In Touch community newsletters in two formats: a monthly, one-page edition, and more lengthy special feature editions. The newsletters are distributed to the community in hard-copy through the Northumberland News, and in electronic format via this website.

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Returns for Fourth Year

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Northumberland County residents will once again have the opportunity to raise their coffee mugs in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

On Tuesday, June 15, 2010, Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning – a county-wide fund-raiser – will have hundreds of people getting together with friends, family, and colleagues, to enjoy a cup of coffee and make a donation towards the purchase of medical equipment for the Emergency Department at the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Organizers are pleased to announce this year’s event is being held in honour of Jim Boughen and Alf Blything. Jim and Alf were dedicated community members who gave of their time, energy, and enthusiasm to many events and organizations in the area. Sadly, both men passed away last year. Organizers of Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning have spoken to Jim and Alf’s widows and they are very supportive and pleased that this year’s coffee morning event will be in their husbands’ honour.
“Hosting a coffee morning is fun and easy,” said Jennifer Stadtke, Hospital Foundation Board Member
and Coffee Morning event spokesperson. “Simply invite some guests into your home, business, church, school, community centre, or any other place of your choosing. Serve some coffee and maybe a few sweets, and in return guests are invited to make a donation to support equipment purchases for the Emergency Department of the hospital.”

The Provincial Government provides limited funding for equipment purchases.  Therefore, participation in Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning helps to ensure that our doctors, nurses and staff will have access to up-to-date medical equipment to continue to provide the highest quality health care services possible. Since it began in 2007, Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning has raised $180,000 for the hospital. 

Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning is sponsored by Sabic Innovative Plastics, Cobourg Internet and Alison Sprayson of Bright Ideas Design.

To get started with your coffee morning register on-line at www.nhhcoffee.ca or pick up a registration form from the Foundation office (located in the hospital, near the main entrance). For more information, call 905-372-6811, extension 3065.
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John Russell CFRE
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NHH’s official confirmation of Accreditation Canada’s stamp of quality approval has been received! The letter, which reached the Hospital late last week, announced: “Accreditation Canada has reviewed the results from your on-site survey and is pleased to inform you that the decision awarded to your organization is Accreditation.”

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 Staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) held a celebration last week to mark the successful completion of the latest step in a series of activities related to Accreditation 2010. The most recent full-scale quality review for the Hospital since 2007, it was also NHH’s first experience with Accreditation Canada’s new patient- and staff-focused “Qmentum” process.

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Northumberland Street Hockey Festival is Back

For Immediate Release, April 1, 2010

Northumberland – Calling all street hockey enthusiasts.  Organizers of the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival, presented by Canadian Tire, are pleased to announce that this year’s tournament will take place simultaneously in three Northumberland communities on Saturday, May 15th.  Teams will have the choice of participating at any of the three event locations:

• Cobourg @ Legion Fields
• Downtown Colborne
• Port Hope Recreation Centre

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Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health is Back

For Immediate Release, March 31, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND – The hunt is back! The Youth Cares Committee of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health. The second annual Search Party, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital, will take place on Saturday, May 8th, 2010.

Search Party is a fun-filled scavenger hunt for participants of all ages. Starting from Victoria Park in Cobourg, teams of up to 5 people will have three hours to collect items, take photos, answer trivia questions and take part in unique challenges all included on the Search Party Hunt List. Teams will be awarded points for each item successfully completed, and the team with the highest score at the end of the hunt will be declared the winner and take home the first place prize of $500. Prizes will also be awarded to other top finishing teams, most pledges collected and best costumes. All participants will be invited to the free Search Party Barbeque and Awards Ceremony.

Entry into Search Party is a minimum of $15 in pledges per person. Funds raised during the event will be directed toward the purchase of high priority medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

“We are excited about hosting Search Party again this year”, says Jessica Curtis, Youth Cares Committee Co-Chair, “It’s a great event and we hope to build on last year’s success.”

“Sponsorship is key to the success of Search Party”, says Charlotte Gadon, Youth Cares Committee co-chair, "We hope to attract the support of the community through sponsorship.” Interested individuals and businesses are asked to contact the Foundation office at 905-372-6811 ext 3065 for more information.

The Youth Cares Committee would like to thank the following businesses for their generous sponsorship to date: Vandermeer Toyota, Northumberland Hearing Centres, The Buttermilk Café, Northumberland Youth Advisory Council, Dr. Archer Guy, Akzo Nobel and Sabic Innovative Plastics.

Teams can register now at the event web site, www.nhhsearchparty.ca, with a Youth Cares Committee member or at the Foundation Office. Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. Teams that register early will get a sneak peak at part of the top secret hunt list.

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The Public Sector Salary Disclosure (PSSD) list is scheduled for release by the Government of Ontario today, Thursday, March 31.

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Latest edition of In Touch, NHH's community newsletter

NHH publishes its In Touch community newsletters in two formats: a monthly, one-page edition, and more lengthy special feature editions. The newsletters are distributed to the community in hard-copy through the Northumberland News, and in electronic format via this website.

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The attached update on NHH’s 2010 budget and service plan appeared in the March 18 edition of Northumberland Today; a shorter version appeared in Northumberland News on March 19.

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Northumberland – Hikers and walkers of all ages will take to the trails of the picturesque Northumberland Forest on Saturday, June 19, 2010 for the inaugural Hike for Health ~ No Cop Out! in supportof good health and the Northumberland Hills Hospital. This family-focused fundraiser is poised to become one of the most anticipated events of the year bringing participants of all fitness levels together to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Decisions reflect community input to focus resources on acute care services
At a special meeting last night, the NHH Board of Directors deliberated and finalized its 2010/11 budget and service plan. The plan ensures that the Board meets its financial obligations to balance its budget and repay debt, while maintaining quality and safe patient care for acute care services.

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Northumberland’s Got Talent Fundraising Event
Bigger & Better Than Ever

For Immediate Release – February 18, 2010

Northumberland County – Entries are now being accepted for the 4thNorthumberland’s Got Talent event in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Started in 2007, Northumberland’s Got Talent is open to Northumberland County residents ages 7 to 17 who can sing, dance, play a musical instrument or put on a magic or musical theatre performance.

Auditions for Northumberland’s Got Talent will be held during the day on March 6th at C. R. Gummow Public School in Cobourg with a showcase of finalists set for that night beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars and Cobourg Police Lawmen
Return to the Ice for a Charity Hockey Game

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – It’s the rubber game of the series! The Cobourg Police Lawmen have challenged the Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars to another match up for local hockey bragging rights.  On Monday, February 15th, at 11 a.m., the two teams will face off at the Cobourg Memorial Arena as part of the Cobourg Winter Festival. It’s the rubber game of the series. The Lawmen won last year’s game 10 to 6. The All-Stars took the first game in the series in 2008 11 – 9.

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For the past two years, YMCA Northumberland has been offering adult Irish Ceili and Set Dancing classes at the Cobourg YMCA. The majority of the core group of dancers work at Northumberland Hills Hospital and they, along with teachers Happy and Marc Mireault, decided that they wanted an opportunity to share their love of dance further, put all their learning into practice and benefit the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation and YMCA Strong Kids through the hosting of a Traditional Irish Dance Workshop and Ceili.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary will once again sponsor one of the highlights of the Cobourg Winter Festival – the Polar Dip to be held on Sunday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Cobourg Beach.

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Jasmine Wishart and Maxwell Smith of Port Hope, Ontario, are the proud parents of the first baby born at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in 2010.

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What a great way to start the New Year — with a fun Saturday night at the Cobourg Memorial Arena, with the whole family watching the Cobourg Cougars take on the St. Michael's Buzzers. Tickets are just $10 per person. Kids 10 and under will receive a free Cougars mini-stick with proof of admission.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is preparing to celebrate this year’s Light up a Life campaign with music, refreshments, prizes and fun for the entire family. The community is invited to come to the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Wednesday, December 16th, 7:00 p.m. for fellowship and the lighting of the Rotary Club of Cobourg Courtyard.

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Report to go to the NHH Board in January, for consideration in the development of a new Strategic Plan and Service Plan needed to position the Hospital for long-term success.

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The seventh Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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The November 2009 issue of the NHH In Touch newsletter is now available for download.

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NHH staff met in the Hospital’s Main Street Bistro this afternoon for the sixth annual Healing Hands Award ceremony.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital is pleased to announce the launch of the Hospital’s first Volunteer Chaplaincy Program.

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Put on your long johns and lace up your sneakers. The 8th Annual Reindeer Run—in support of YMCA Northumberland and the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation—is set for Saturday, November 28th, starting at 9:30 a.m.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Today marks the official kick-off of the 2009 Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

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New local service introduces self-referral option for routine mammography examinations for local women aged 50-74.

The Clay and Elaine Elliott Women’s Health Centre at Northumberland Hills Hospital is now home to a welcome new addition: an affiliate centre of the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).

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The sixth Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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In response to public demand, NHH is preparing to switch to its promised variable rate parking payment system next week.

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The fifth Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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As part of our collaborative budget strategy, Shared Challenge, Shared Solution, we will be holding a Public Roundtable Meeting on Saturday, November 14 in Port Hope.

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To help Ontarians decide what to do when they think they may have the flu, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has developed an on-line self-assessment tool.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital invites area residents to participate in an important Public Roundtable Meeting on Saturday, November 14.

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The fourth Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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Twenty-eight residents of west Northumberland County have committed five of their Saturdays from October, November and December to bring the community’s perspective to potential choices related to service provided at NHH.

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The new NHH Foundation Forum Newsletter is now available for download!

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We are currently recruiting for Registered Nurses in the Medical/Surgical department of NHH.

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The Hospital is currently recruiting for a temporary Respiratory Therapist to cover a maternity leave.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital is currently recruiting for one part-time Pharmacist.

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Our Nutritional Services department is currently seeking qualified cooks to work at the hospital on a casual basis.

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The new Hospital Auxiliary Newsletter is now available for download!

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Community expansion and the recent retirement of several family physicians have resulted in a number of full-time vacancies for general practitioners in our area.

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NHH currently has full-time Physician Specialist career opportunities available for Emergency Physicians and General Internists.

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 On Sunday, November 22nd, the 5th annual Poinsettia Tea will take place at the Best Western Inn Cobourg Grand Ballroom from 2 to 4 p.m.

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The third Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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The second Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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The first Shared Challenge, Shared Solution e-bulletin is now available.

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The September 2009 edition of the NHH In Touch newsletter is now available for download!

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NHH will be moving forward with the creation of a Citizens’ Advisory Panel (CAP) this fall following unanimous approval of a plan by the Board at its August 27 meeting.

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Two local students were awarded cheques of $1,000 this evening, at the presentation of NHH’s annual Health Professions Scholarships.

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 At the June 18 meeting of the NHH Board of Directors, a motion was passed unanimously approving the next steps to address the Hospital’s budget challenges through the establishment of a Community Advisory Panel.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Aeroplan, is pleased to announce an exciting new way to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital.

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Elegance, fine dining, and great entertainment will be served up at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation's 9th annual fundraising gala, entitled “An Evening at the Savoy.” Set for Saturday, November 7th, the gala will raise funds to purchase new medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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To 200 partygoers who attended NHH Auxiliary’s sold out Second Annual Winetasting in the Park, the party had all the hallmarks of a good event. . .

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