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CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
W.E. Care for Kids makes generous donation to Windsor hospital
W.E. Care for Kids donated $127,935.00 to Windsor Regional Hospital on July 22, 2025. (Source: W.E. Care for Kids) W.E. Care for Kids has donated $127,935.00 to Windsor Regional Hospital to support paediatric care for kids and their families. According to the organization, these funds will be used to purchase two Glidescope Core Intubation Systems for the paediatric operating room, along with vital equipment needed in the NICU, Family Birthing Unit and paediatric floor. 'This donation is a reflection of our ongoing mission to ensure children in Windsor-Essex receive the care they need right here at home,' said Viki Grado, executive director of W.E. Care for Kids. 'Keeping kids close to their families during medical treatment is not just about convenience – it's about giving every child the chance to heal and the best environment possible surrounded by the people who love them most.' To date, W.E. Care for Kids has raised over $10 million to improve health care services across Windsor Essex.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Local cancer diagnoses surge, but survival rates also climb
Windsor Regional Hospital is celebrating the completion of construction of a fourth Linear Accelerator (LINAC) in Windsor, Ont, on Monday, March 24, 2025. (Stefanie Masotti/CTv News Windsor) Cancer rates for four types of cancers are on the rise locally, but so are survival rates. Jonathan Foster, the regional vice president for cancer services for Windsor Regional Hospital, says the need has never been greater at the local cancer centre. In 2024-2025, the centre saw about 5,000 new consults for new diagnoses of cancer, with over 116,000 visits across all types of services - a striking 10 per cent increase year over year that the hospital has seen. Top diagnoses locally are lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Despite these staggering numbers, Foster says survival rates are on the rise due to more efficient treatment options, such as the new radiation bunker at Windsor Regional Hospital. He adds that once the patient receives their official diagnosis, treatment begins within two weeks. 'In some ways our treatments are becoming a little bit more efficient with the new radiation bunker that we installed, some patients require fewer doses of radiation. So, the fact that we're still having more treatments overall just tells you that the volume is magnified so much more. People are waiting less time to get in so we can get them in within quick timeframes, usually within about two weeks to start treatment.' Foster added, an aging demographic is a big factor for these stats. 'People are also being exposed to a lot more environmental stressors, and pressures, and influences just in our environment in the community - stressful lifestyles, alcohol consumption, all of those things that contribute to cancer and we're just seeing a lot of those influences more and more. So, the best message is to make sure that you're getting your routine checkups with your primary healthcare provider.' According to Foster, these numbers aren't always a bad thing as it just means that more people are being treated and living longer. He said the cancer centre is seeing these cancers present across all ages, but they're also seeing more annual screenings being completed at younger ages. The age requirement for mammography screening, a tool used in early detection of breast cancer, recently changes from 49 to 40 years old. — Meagan Delaurier/AM800 News and Rob Hindi/AM800 News
CBC
22-07-2025
- CBC
Leamington motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Chatham-Kent crash
Police say a man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle collision in Chatham-Kent this past weekend. It happened on Saturday at approximately 5:35 p.m., according to a news release from the Chatham-Kent Police Service. Police were called to a single-vehicle collision on River Line between Communication Road and Harwich Road. The driver of the motorcycle, a 38-year-old man from Leamington, was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and was then transferred to Windsor Regional Hospital with life threatening injuries. Police called in the traffic management unit to continue the investigation, and the road remained closed for several hours. Police are asking anyone with further information about the circumstances of the collision to contact the investigating officer, Const. Joel Rehill, at joelr@ or 519-355-1092.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- CTV News
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent police say a motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash. On Saturday at 5:35 p.m., emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on River Line between Communication Road and Harwich Road within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Police say the collision involved a motorcycle being operated by a lone occupant, a 38-year-old man from Leamington Ontario. The motorcyclist was transported to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and was subsequently transferred to Windsor Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Due to the nature of the injuries, the Traffic Management Unit was called in to continue the investigation. The roadway remained closed for several hours but has since reopened to the public. Anyone with further information regarding the circumstances of this incident is encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Const. Joel Rehill, at joelr@ or by calling 519-355-1092.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Windsor Regional Hospital leaders reflect on transition as CEO search begins
Karen Riddell delivers her first report as acting CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital. July 18, 2024. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor) As Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) launches its search for a new president and chief executive officer, hospital officials are sharing what they hope the next wave of leadership brings to the table. Karen Riddell, who has been serving as interim president and CEO since David Musyj accepted a temporary role at London Health Sciences Centre in May, will retire in March 2026. Riddell, who is also WRH's chief nursing executive, said both roles require leaders with deep clinical understanding and a commitment to frontline engagement. 'Really a real strong clinical leader with a really good understanding of frontline staff engagement and how to improve the patient experience moving forward,' said Riddell, in an interview with CTV News. 'We developed a new strategic plan this past year and we're really pushing that forward to ensure we're providing the best care possible.' Riddell emphasized the importance of hiring a CEO who not only understands the local landscape but also the broader provincial direction, especially as the region prepares for a long-awaited new acute care hospital. 'There's going to be a lot of work, not only on getting approval to build the hospital and then building it, but the transition of moving to the new site,' she said. 'We're going to need a really strong candidate that's going to be able to lead us into that future.' Riddell said she's optimistic strong candidates will step forward for both executive roles and is committed to supporting a smooth transition in partnership with Musyj. Musyj, who confirmed to the board Wednesday that he will not be returning to WRH, is currently serving as a supervisor in London. Despite his change in title and location, he said he remains a fierce supporter of the local hospital project when communicating with government officials. 'Luckily, they're on speed dial with me right now,' he said. 'So, when I'm talking about all things London, I also talk about the project with them and moving it forward.' Musyj said his current involvement in Windsor will continue at least until Riddell retires in December. After that, any ongoing role will be up to the new CEO. 'Regardless of that, I'll be the biggest advocate for the project with the government,' he said. Reflecting on how quickly the leadership landscape has shifted over the past year, Musyj said the turn of events was unexpected. 'If someone were to talk to me last May, at the start of May and said this is where we'd be right now, I would have lost a lot of money on that bet,' he said. 'But again, I'm honoured to be asked to help and Windsor Regional's in great hands with Karen and the rest of the team.' The hospital's board is expected to name Riddell's replacement before her departure.
