Bluewater Health

10/17/2025

It’s Medical Device Reprocessing Week - a time to celebrate the skilled and dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to keep patients safe every single day.

Meet Anjana, a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Bluewater Health, whose journey from volunteer to healthcare professional shows the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection.

From cleaning and sterilizing surgical tools to ensuring every instrument used in care is safe, Anjana’s work makes a vital impact on the front lines of patient care.



link in comments: Read Anjana’s full story and join us in thanking the entire MDR team for their essential role in patient safety and quality care.

10/16/2025

Bridging hospital and community care.

When Bluewater Health and Lambton Elderly Outreach created a shared leadership role, the goal was simple — make care more connected and community-focused.

“I see my role as creating a seamless path for patients and families – whether that path starts in the hospital, at home, or in the community,” says Lisa Regan, Vice-President, Care Transitions at Bluewater Health and Chief Executive Officer at LEO. “Together, we’re ensuring people have the right supports in the right place at the right time.”

Learn how this partnership is helping people stay healthy and supported at home ➡️ Link in comment section

10/15/2025

On Wednesdays we wear pink. 💗

💗Did you know?💗
A mammogram takes less than 10 minutes, yet it can make all the difference. Early detection helps find cancer when treatment is most effective.

If you’re between 40 and 74, you can book a free screening through the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).

📅Appointments can be self-referred online (link in comment section) or call 519-464-4400 ext. 4515.

10/15/2025

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, we’re sharing the story of Hope - a Registered Nurse who turned compassion into action at Bluewater Health.

After witnessing the silence that often surrounds miscarriage, Hope helped create a program to ensure no woman or family walks this path alone. Through collaboration across the Emergency, Operating Room, and Ultrasound departments, patients now receive compassionate, structured support during moments of loss.

Together, we’re building a culture where grief is acknowledged, and care extends beyond the physical. 💜

Read Hope’s full story - link in comments.

10/14/2025

Join us in welcoming our newest New to Blue staff and volunteers to Bluewater Health!

This incredible group joins us with a wide range of experience and backgrounds including substance use navigators, RNs, RPNs, an ECG technologist, and volunteers. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the difference they’ll make across our teams.

Together, we are united by our Purpose: Health through partnership. Caring with kindness.

10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting an incredible local resource that supports youth, families, and community members.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services has created a video series offering simple, practical strategies for mental wellness. Covering topics from coping tools to understanding and managing emotions. Proudly funded by Talk for Tamara, this series makes mental health support more accessible to everyone.

Check out a preview of Distress Tolerance (Self-soothing). For more information or view their videos, check out the link in our comment section.

10/09/2025

Bluewater Health President & CEO Paula Reaume-Zimmer delivered an inspiring address to graduates at St. Clair College’s Chatham Campus Fall 2025 Convocation on October 2 at the historic Capitol Theatre.

A proud nursing alumna, Paula had a special message to the many Nursing and Personal Support Worker program students who took part in Convocation.

“Healthcare is fast paced, demanding, and deeply rewarding. You are now part of a profession that touches lives in profound ways,” Reaume-Zimmer said. “Never underestimate the power of your presence, your words, or your compassion. You may be the most meaningful part of someone’s day - make it count.”

Photo: Rich Garton/St. Clair College

10/08/2025

On Wednesdays we wear pink. 💗

Throughout October, you may see our staff showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a small gesture that can spark big reminders: to book a mammogram, make a donation, or honour the women in our lives who have faced breast cancer.

While new technology is expanding diagnostic and surgical options, early detection through mammography remains critical. The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) offers free screening for individuals aged 40–74.

For women aged 40–49, screening is especially important — more than 85% of patients have no family history of the disease.

📅Appointments can be self-referred online (link in comment section) or call 519-464-4400 ext. 4515.

10/07/2025

Congratulations to Sara, one of our incredible Registered Nurses, for receiving a Heart of Gold! 💛

Sara is being celebrated for the kindness and compassion she shows to patients, families, and colleagues each and every day. One patient shared, “Sara was my nurse for my PICC line insertion. I was very nervous, and she put me at ease and got me through the procedure. She is a special kind of nurse.”

Thank you, Sara, for the care, comfort, and calm you bring to those around you. 💛

Know someone at Bluewater Health with a Heart of Gold? Nominate them here: https://www.bwhf.ca/heart-of-gold-nomination

Congratulations to Sara on receiving a Heart of Gold! 💛

Sara, a Registered Nurse at Bluewater Health, is being recognized for the kindness and compassion she shares with patients, families and colleagues every day.

One patient shared, “Sara was my nurse for my PICC line insertion. I was very nervous, and she put me at ease and got me through the procedure. She is a special kind of nurse.”

Thank you, Sara, for the care and comfort you bring to every patient you meet. 💛

Know someone at Bluewater Health with a Heart of Gold? Nominate them: https://www.bwhf.ca/heart-of-gold-nomination

10/06/2025

Join our weekend volunteer team. A few hours of your weekend can make a BIG difference!

As the first point of contact, you'll play a vital role in:
😄 Creating a positive and kind experience for patients, families, and visitors
👋Greeting visitors
🗺️Providing directions or room numbers
🤔Answering questions, or offering a reassuring smile

If you're compassionate, reliable, and enjoy connecting with people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today➡️link in comment section

10/06/2025

Join our team! We’re hiring a temporary full-time Physiotherapist. Bluewater Health is seeking a kind and knowledgeable individual to join our team and help deliver adequate care for patients across Sarnia-Lambton.

In this vital role, you’ll:
👥Assess and treat assigned patients individually or in group setting
✔️Maintain statistics according to the Physiotherapist Workload Measurement System
📈Assess patient’s progress and adjusts treatment accordingly

If you’re a critical thinker and love being a part of team environment, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Apply today, view link in our comment section.

10/04/2025

Did you know? Virtual Urgent Care is open on weekends!

But first—whenever possible, your family doctor should be your first stop for health concerns. If you or a loved one needs urgent medical attention that isn’t life-threatening, Virtual Urgent Care (VUC) may be the right option.

VUC connects you with a healthcare provider virtually, offering fast access to care for non-life-threatening issues. You’ll get timely advice, aftercare instructions, and referrals if needed.

Remember, if you are in severe distress or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

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