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
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

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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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For media inquiries, contact:
John Russell CFRE
Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
905-372-6811, ext. 3065
 

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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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For more information, please visit www.nhhsearchparty.ca or contact:

John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

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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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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 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.
Local businesses have donated many prizes and gift certificates.

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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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