Blanche River Health

01/16/2026

💙 Thankful Thursday – More Gratitude to Share 💙

Over the past few months, we’ve received an outpouring of heartfelt messages from patients, families, and community members who wanted to acknowledge the care they experienced at Blanche River Health’s Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites. We truly love our staff and believe these words deserve to be shared and celebrated.

As part of Thankful Thursday, this follow-up post brings together another collection of messages recognizing the compassion, dedication, and professionalism our teams show every day. Take a moment to read through the notes and see if you recognize a familiar face as we continue highlighting staff each week.

💬 Has a BRH team member made your visit or a loved one’s visit special?
Even a short note can mean more than you might think, and we would love to help share it.

🔗 Send your compliments:
👉 http://blancheriverhealth.ca/.../compliments-and-concerns..
📧 patientexperience@blancheriverhealth.ca

💖 Looking for another way to show appreciation?
Through the Grateful Hearts program, you can honour outstanding care while supporting hospital improvements. Recipients also receive a special token of thanks.

🔗 grateful.brhfoundation.ca

01/15/2026

💙 A Collection of Community Thankfulness 💙

At Blanche River Health, we receive many kind notes from patients, families, and community members recognizing the care experienced at our Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites. Through Thankful Thursday, we share these messages to recognize staff and highlight the positive impact they have each day.

Take a peek at some of the thoughtful words people have written and as we continue to highlight staff each week, you may even spot some familiar faces.

💬 Has a BRH team member made your visit or a loved one’s visit special?
Even a short note can mean more than you might think, and we would love to help share it.

🔗 Send your compliments:
👉 http://blancheriverhealth.ca/.../compliments-and-concerns..
📧 patientexperience@blancheriverhealth.ca

💖 Want another way to show appreciation?
Through the Grateful Hearts program, you can honour outstanding care while supporting hospital improvements. Recipients also receive a special token of thanks.

🔗 grateful.brhfoundation.ca

01/15/2026

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01/15/2026

This is incredible! Generosity like this has a real, lasting impact on patient care and on the staff who show up every day for our communities. We can’t thank Wayne and Tina enough for believing in local healthcare and investing in the future of care in our region.
Please join us in thanking Wayne and Tina!

Big hearts. A truly historic gift. 💙💚
We are incredibly grateful to Wayne and Tina Phippen for believing in our hospitals, our teams, and our communities. Thank you for showing what’s possible when people step up in a big way. 🙌

This kind of leadership giving doesn’t just fund much needed equipment — it sets the bar, inspires others, and makes a lasting impact on local healthcare here at home.

Read the full story here: https://www.blancheriverhealth.ca/about-us/media-room/articles/~169-Wayne-and-Tina-Phippen-Make-Historic-250-000-Gift-to-Blanche-River-Health-Foundation

01/15/2026

Big hearts. Huge impact. 💙💚
Thank you Wayne and Tina Phippen for your historic gift to Blanche River Health. Your generosity is helping strengthen care for our communities and inspiring others to give locally.

Read more: https://www.blancheriverhealth.ca/.../~169-Wayne-and-Tina..

Big hearts. A truly historic gift. 💙💚
We are incredibly grateful to Wayne and Tina Phippen for believing in our hospitals, our teams, and our communities. Thank you for showing what’s possible when people step up in a big way. 🙌

This kind of leadership giving doesn’t just fund much needed equipment — it sets the bar, inspires others, and makes a lasting impact on local healthcare here at home.

Read the full story here: https://www.blancheriverhealth.ca/about-us/media-room/articles/~169-Wayne-and-Tina-Phippen-Make-Historic-250-000-Gift-to-Blanche-River-Health-Foundation

01/15/2026

We’re excited to see Blanche River Health featured by the Ontario Hospital Association for a powerful story that shows what can happen when compassionate care and community generosity come together. 💙

This piece highlights the real impact our teams and supporters have every day and how one moment in the emergency department can truly change a life.

Take a few minutes to read and celebrate the people behind the care:

Photo caption: Young Diabetes Warrior Brin Maurer and her parents share how community donations and local health care teams work together to save lives.​

01/13/2026

So great to see BRH CEO Jorge VanSlyke and BRHF Executive Director Cassandra James connecting with the Earlton Lions Club and learning more about the amazing work they do in our community. Thank you for the warm welcome and continued support! 💛

Blanche River Health CEO Jorge VanSlyke and BRHF Executive Director Cassandra James had the pleasure of attending one of the Club Lions d'Earlton's monthly meetings and wow, what an amazing group!

Jorge and Cassandra shared updates on what’s happening at BRH, talked about how the Foundation supports patient care at both hospital sites, and — just as importantly — took the time to learn more about the incredible work this club does in their community and further. Be sure to follow them on their page to learn more: Earlton Lions Club

We want to say a heartfelt thank you for their recent $4,000 donation to our Foundation. This generous gift will be split equally to support priority needs at both the Englehart and Kirkland Lake hospitals — helping ensure great care stays close to home for patients across our region.

These conversations matter. Strong healthcare is built through partnerships, shared understanding, and people who care enough to stay involved.

Thank you for welcoming us and for continuing to support local healthcare 💙💚

01/13/2026

💚 Grateful Hearts Spotlight 🩵

👏 Huge congratulations to Jessica Thorpe, Charge Respiratory Therapist at BRH, who was recently honoured through the Grateful Hearts program!

“Jessica was such a great coach and made sure I was comfortable before I left.” — Anonymous donor

Jessica received a custom pin and certificate, and a donation was made in her name to support critical hospital equipment.

💙 Learn more or make your own tribute at grateful.brhfoundation.ca

💚Grateful Hearts Spotlight🩵
It’s time to shine a light on our next Grateful Hearts recipient!
Jessica Thorpe👏, a dedicated Charge Respiratory Therapist at Blanche River Health, was honoured through grateful.brhfoundation.ca. Here is what the donor had to say:

“I had a Pulmonary test today and Jessica was such a great coach! She made sure I was comfortable and was concerned with my well being before I left. “
-Anonymous donor

As part of the Grateful Hearts program, Jessica received a custom pin and certificate featuring this heartfelt message. In addition to that, a donation was made in her name which will go towards funding critical hospital equipment needs which we all benefit from!

Learn more or make your own tribute at: grateful.brhfoundation.ca

Left to right: Jorge VanSlyke (CEO), Jessica Parkman (HR Recruitment Specialist), Pam Gregoire (BRH Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Departments), Jessica Thorpe with her tribute, Katie Lavergne (BRHF Administrative Assistant), Debra Schenk (HR Manager), Adele Orekoya (Labour Relations Specialist), Cassandra James (BRHF Executive Director)

01/12/2026

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01/08/2026

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🔗 blancheriverhealth.ca/about-us/careers

01/08/2026

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12/30/2025

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