Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns
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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns

100% Cookie Sales Donated to Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation NANAIMO, BC – Smile Cookie Week is almost here, with the annual campaign taking place from – May 1 – 7. During this week, Tim Hortons chocolate chunk cookies will transform into something incredibly special: Smile Cookies – hand-decorated treats that raise money for local…

Board Member Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care Advancements

Board Member Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care Advancements

NDHF Volunteer Anu Mayer Advocates for Cancer Care for Central Vancouver Island Six months after joining the Hospital Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors in 2021, Anu Mayer’s daughter Natasha was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. Today Anu shares how the need for cancer care here in central Vancouver Island came very close to home for her…

Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate
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Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Electrical Apprentice Alex Tungate Role: Apprentice Department: Electrical Contractor working on the future NRGH ICU. Who do you primarily work with day to day?  Usually, a Foreman or another Apprentice. It changes all the time. How long have you been in this field?  6 months What is…

Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett
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Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Safety Coordinator Lisa Corbett Role: Safety Coordinator – Contractor working on future NRGH ICU Department: Construction Field Who do you primarily work with day to day? Ensure compliance being met in all aspects of our job sites. Train and educate workers in safety practices and procedures as…

Embracing Equity with Project Manager Jean Phan
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Embracing Equity with Project Manager Jean Phan

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Project Manager Jean Phan Role: Project Manager, Strategic Initiative Department: NRGH ICU and HAU Who do you primarily work with day to day? Adults in need of Critical Care support How long have you been in the health care field? I have been in Nursing for almost 13 years, with…

Embracing Equity with Tia Anderson
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Embracing Equity with Tia Anderson

International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Tia Anderson  Role: Owner & Installer Department: Tia is a Commercial Floorer by trade, and is one of the hardworking contractors working on the future NRGH Intensive Care Unit. Who do you primarily work with day to day? My business partner and Husband primarily, helpers if we need…

Embracing Equity with Social Worker Vanessa Portlock
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Embracing Equity with Social Worker Vanessa Portlock

 International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity with Social Worker Vanessa Portlock Role: Social Worker Department: Child Youth and Family Who do you primarily work with day to day As a social worker on the Perinatal, Neonatal and Pediatric unit my day to day work varies. I support women and their families throughout her pregnancy…

Happy Birthday, NRGH!
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Happy Birthday, NRGH!

Happy birthday Nanaimo Regional General Hospital! “Born” on Jan 6, 1963, the hospital has been a fixture of health and wellness in our region for over 6 decades, serving over 440,000 island residents north of the Malahat. In lieu of gifts this 60th birthday, it’s asked that donations can be made to the Nanaimo &…