Friday 22 March 2019

News Briefs from the March 2019 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Medical Director Changes
A retirement celebration was held on February 7, 2019 to honour Dr. O’Connor’s 48 years of service at Blue Water Rest Home.  It was a lovely ceremony and the Exeter Lakeshore Times Advance captured highlights of the event.  We wish Dr. O’Connor and his wife, Wendy all the best as they embrace retirement and pursue some travel plans.
We are so fortunate to announce that Dr. Michael Hammond accepted the role as Medical Director at Blue Water Rest Home effective January 1, 2019.  Dr. Hammond joined our medical team as Attending Physician in July 2018 and has transitioned quite nicely into the Medical Director role.  He is well respected by the staff and we have received many positive comments from residents about his bedside manner.

Zurich Mennonite Church Director Replacement
We wish to thank Linda Hendrick for representing Zurich Mennonoite Church on the Blue Water Rest Home Board for the past six years.  Linda retired from the Board in December 2018.  Zurich Mennononite Church appointed Dianne Loerchner to complete a three year term.  Dianne is no stranger to Blue Water Rest Home as she worked here as a Registered Nurse and most recently retired as the Spiritual Care Counselor.  

AdvantAge Ontario – Celebrating 100 years
Our long-term care association, AdvantAge Ontario is celebrating 100 years and a submission on behalf of the organization has been completed to promote our intergenerational programs offered and the wonderful partnership with the West Huron Early Childhood Learning Centre.  This is exciting public relations for us. 

Upcoming Events
Audiology Clinic at the Bluewater Area Family Health Team on March 27, 2019.  All appointments must be made with Heidi Klopp, Wellness Co-ordinator 519-236-4373 x632.  You do not have to be a patient of the Family Health Team.


Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.  

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