Bluewater Health

12/08/2025

Celebrating Natasha’s Heart of Gold! 💛

Natasha was nominated by a grateful family for her extraordinary compassion, expertise, and care during one of life’s most treasured moments.

“Natasha was our nurse during the delivery of our beautiful baby girl. I was amazed by her compassion, knowledge, and support throughout delivery and aftercare. Our experience was truly incredible because of her.”

Thank you, Natasha, for the exceptional kindness and dedication you show to families as they welcome their little ones.

Through the Heart of Gold program, patients and families can celebrate a caregiver or staff member by making a donation to the Bluewater Health Foundation. Learn more: bwhf.ca/heart-of-gold-nomination

Congratulations to Natasha on receiving a Heart of Gold! 💛

She was recognized by a grateful family for her exceptional compassion, expertise, and care during one of life’s most meaningful moments.

“Natasha was our nurse during the delivery of our beautiful baby girl. I was blown away by Natasha’s compassion, knowledge, and care during delivery and after care. Our experience was so amazing because of her.”

Thank you, Natasha, for the outstanding support and kindness you provide to families welcoming their little ones.

Through the Heart of Gold program, patients and families can honour a caregiver or staff member with a donation to Bluewater Health Foundation.
Learn more: https://www.bwhf.ca/heart-of-gold-nomination

12/05/2025

In every corner of Bluewater Health, volunteers create quiet moments of comfort and connection.

From guiding families through our halls to comforting patients in vulnerable moments, from raising funds for essential equipment and selling tickets for Dream Homes, from using their voice and experience for change, to making decisions that shape local healthcare, our volunteers show up with empathy, kindness, and respect.

Our volunteers show us every day that care begins long before treatment.

Today, we recognize the volunteers who quietly strengthen the experience of care for everyone who walks through our doors.

12/05/2025

This week, a local high school student delivered dozens of kindness letters to our Oncology Department - created with help from friends in Dubai - to lift the spirits of patients undergoing cancer treatment.

This thoughtful random act of kindness reminds us how small gestures can make a big difference.

12/04/2025

All youth are welcomed! Here is a list of services and activities provided at Sarnia Lambton Youth Wellness Hub.

For young people aged 12 to 25, services include mental health and substance use supports, primary health care, community and social supports, and more.

📍Located at 190 Front Street North, Sarnia
📞Call at 519-491-1466 for more information

12/04/2025

What an incredible turnout this evening at our annual Light Up our Hospital event! The holiday lights have officially been switched on and the Bluewater Chordsmen stopped in for a very special performance for patients and families.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who assisted with bringing patients down to the atrium to enjoy some holiday cheer 🎄🍪

12/03/2025

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At Bluewater Health, we’re committed to creating a hospital experience that is safe, supportive, and accessible for everyone.

Did you know we have an Accessibility Committee that works year-round to help make this happen?

Our committee not only ensures we meet provincial accessibility standards, but also listens to feedback from patients, families, and our community. Earlier this year, we shared a public survey to learn more about real experiences and understand where we can continue to improve.

We’ll be sharing our updated Accessibility Plan very soon, highlighting key improvements and actions we’re taking to better support all who visit our hospital.

Together, we can continue building a more accessible hospital experience for all.

12/03/2025

Join us in welcoming our newest “New to Blue” staff, professional staff and volunteers to Bluewater Health!

This month, we’re excited to welcome a diverse group of new team members across the hospital, including a Substance Use Navigator, an Emergency Physician, Registered Nurses, PSWs, a Radiology Technologist, an MRT, Environmental Services staff, volunteers and more. We’re proud to have them on board and grateful for the skills, compassion, and experience they bring to Bluewater Health.

Most importantly, we are all united by our purpose: Health through partnership. Caring with kindness.

12/03/2025

Most people with a minor head injury don’t need a CT scan. In many cases, a careful exam and a few key questions are enough to rule out serious issues - helping you avoid an unnecessary test and extra radiation.

Your care team will recommend a scan only if they see signs that truly require one. At Bluewater Health, we follow Choosing Wisely Canada to make sure every test and treatment is truly needed - and right for you.

This December, we’re sharing a short series about Choosing Wisely Canada - a national campaign that supports patients and care teams in making informed decisions about tests and treatments.

Each post will highlight common Emergency Department situations and explain when certain tests or medications may (or may not) be helpful

12/02/2025

Bluewater Health continues to show strong, sustained progress under Ontario Health’s Pay-for-Results (P4R) initiative, which measures emergency department flow and timely transitions across hospitals.

In the latest monthly release, Bluewater Health ranked 3rd in Ontario, up from 4th last month and 5th the month before. This steady climb reflects the dedication and collaboration of teams across the hospital.

Key indicators also remained strong:
- Time to inpatient bed (TTIB): Held steady at 11th
- Ambulance offload performance: Improved to 29th
- Low-acuity ED length of stay: Rose to 12th

These results highlight the continued impact of the No One Waits (NOW) initiative and the interdisciplinary work happening every day to reduce delays, improve coordination, and support smoother patient transitions.

Thank you to every team contributing to these successes.

12/02/2025

The Winter 2025 edition of The Indigenous Health Hub newsletter is here. This issue highlights community events, cultural safety initiatives, E-nangaabe-jig Health Services, updates in Indigenous Navigation at Bluewater Health, and partnerships supporting equitable care across Sarnia-Lambton.

📖 Read the latest issue! Link in comments.

12/01/2025

Falls are common, but many can be avoided with simple safety steps. Families play an important role in fall prevention during a hospital stay and after discharge.

While in the hospital:
• Ask the nurse about your loved one’s fall-risk level and precautions.
• Keep glasses, hearing aids, dentures, the call bell, and water within reach.
• Remind your loved one to call for help before getting up.
• Request staff assistance with getting out of bed, using the bathroom, or walking.
• Keep pathways clear and make sure the bed is in the lowest position.
• Ask if any medications may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Preparing for home:
• Ask if any equipment is needed, such as a walker or shower chair.
• Clear clutter and remove or secure loose rugs.
• Improve lighting in hallways, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
• Install grab bars and nonslip mats in the bathroom.
• Support the use of mobility aids and nonskid footwear.
• Watch for side effects from medications, such as dizziness or low blood pressure.

If you have any questions, contact your nurse or therapist. Your awareness helps keep your loved one safe.

12/01/2025

Bluewater Health is pleased to welcome two new physicians to its professional staff.

Dr. Rachel Haywood (Emergency Medicine) and Dr. Badi Watunda (Paediatrics) bring exceptional training, compassion, and a strong dedication to serving patients and families across Sarnia-Lambton.

We are delighted they have chosen Bluewater Health as the place to build their careers.

Read more in the link in the comments.