North Bay Regional Health Centre
| North Bay Regional Health Centre | |
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| Type | Health organization |
North Bay Regional Health Centre is a health centre in North Bay.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2016: Donna Couchie and her husband donated $50,000 to this healthcare facility. The hospital received a donated three-wheel motorcycle from the Couchie family to be raffled off for fundraising.[2]
- December 2016: As of December 2016, Lauree Linklater-Pizzale serves as a manager for regional programs and mental health units at this facility.[3]
- June 2019: Laureen Linklater-Pizzale managed three mental health units and the regional Aboriginal Health Service at this facility.[4]
- July 2019: The hospital's leadership was recognized for efforts toward reconciliation. The facility utilizes a mobilized health care team to support northern communities.[5]
- March 2020: The facility partners with other organizations to host the Minweyaang Round Dance for its patients. The hospital's foundation is seeking sponsors to develop the Regional Indigenous Mental Health Cultural Grounds.[6]
- October 2023: The facility houses the second largest chemotherapy unit in northeastern Ontario. The hospital provides over 2,000 chemotherapy treatments annually. Funds from the Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament support the purchase of medical equipment at this location. As of October 2023, more than 1,200 people in the area are diagnosed with cancer each year.[7]
- March 2024: The centre's Mînowacihewin program provides cultural support to Indigenous peoples for health and wellness. The organization took a lead role in coordinating the Minweyaang Round Dance in 2024.[8]
- July 2026: The facility serves residents from the eastern end of Nipissing First Nation. It is located approximately 30 minutes away from the community of Garden Village.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nipissing First Nation welcomes new walk-in clinic in Garden Village", Anishinabek News, 1 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Quilting warms the hearts at the Ojibway Women’s Lodge", Anishinabek News, 30 July 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pepihchew Home Decor brings cultural message home", Anishinabek News, 2 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Passion takes lead role in North Bay Indigenous Hub", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Business can do more to help economic reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 23 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Healing through feasting and dancing at the Minweyaang Round Dance", Anishinabek News, 31 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anita Couchie Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raises $28,000 for Cancer Care at NBRHC", Anishinabek News, 7 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Singing and dancing brings healing and positive energy at the Minweyaang Round Dance", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).