As 2024 concludes, Brightshores Health System is celebrating a year of remarkable accomplishments and expressing gratitude to the dedicated staff, physicians, volunteers, partners, and donors who made these achievements possible.
“Brightshores is an essential part of the communities we serve, and we’ve made significant strides this year,” said Ann Ford, President and CEO, in a year-end message. “The compassion and excellence of our team are truly inspiring, and it’s an honour to work alongside such outstanding colleagues.”
Brightshores Health System advanced its vision of providing exceptional healthcare with several key initiatives and achievements:
Mental Health and Addictions Care: The new Brightshores Wellness & Recovery Centre opened its doors, establishing a leading model of care for mental health and addictions treatment in the region.
Innovative Technology: The launch of rapid automated CT perfusion software elevated stroke care, and the introduction of AI-based wound care promised to revolutionize treatment delivery in rural communities.
Collaboration for Access: Partnerships expanded outpatient mental health and addictions care for Durham area residents, ensuring more accessible care options.
Leadership and Inclusion: A new senior leadership team was established, and the Brightshores Inclusion Advisory Council was launched to foster diversity and equity across the organization.
Celebrating Excellence: Brightshores celebrated Dr. Rami Shasha’s innovative contributions at the ASCRS Surgery Meeting, highlighting the organization’s commitment to clinical excellence.
As Brightshores enters 2025, the health system is poised to build on its momentum. Leadership acknowledged upcoming challenges but expressed confidence in the team’s determination to continue advancing care for patients.
“I am excited about the opportunities ahead and confident that, together, we will rise to meet any challenges with the same dedication that has brought us this far,” Ford added.
Brightshores Health System extends warm holiday wishes to its communities and a special thank you to the staff working through the holiday season to care for patients and families.
For more information about Brightshores Health System and its ongoing initiatives, visit www.brightshores.ca.