Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.

In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.

In this episode, we meet Dr. David Forrest, a Critical Care Physician at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Dr. Forrest shares the successes and challenges of the cardiac department at the hospital, and how many patients need to go to Victoria for cardiac care, and why this is not ideal.

We will also meet Pat Morris, who went from patient to dedicated donor, after she experienced cardiac issues in 2015, shortly after her husband died.

Meet our Guests:

Dr. David Forrest, Critical Care Physician
Pat Morris, Donor

Meet our Host:

Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%.

Additional Resources from this Episode

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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/
Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls. Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.In this episode, we meet Dr. Rob Johnson, the head of Radiology at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Dr. Johnson shares the successes and challenges of the imaging department at the hospital. He also details the importance of Nuclear Medicine at the hospital. We will also meet Carly Carey, a two-time cancer “thriver”, who went from patient to dedicated volunteer, who ran a successful campaign for a new SpecCT for the hospital. She shares her journey through cancer, as well as her volunteer work. 

Meet our Guest:

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Dr. Rob Johnson, Head of Radiology at NRGH

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Carly Carey, Volunteer

Meet our Host:

Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%.

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/

Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/
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Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls. Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible. In this episode, we meet Shelley Gallant, Executive Director Of Operations and Community Care, Palliative End of Life, and Seniors Strategies. Shelley oversees delivery of community health services at a variety of service facilities around Central Vancouver Island. She shares what services are provided to the population of Central Island, which is the oldest population in Canada.

Meet our Guest: Shelley Gallant, Executive Director Of Operations and Community Care, Palliative End of Life, and Seniors Strategies

Meet our Host: Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Nanaimo & District Hospital

Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/

Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

Season 1 Episode 3

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry. In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible. In this episode, we meet Damian Lange, the Site Lead of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. He details his role within the hospital and the flexibility of his team. Damian also shares details about upcoming projects at the hospital, such as the new cancer centre. Damian also shares what keeps him coming into the office each day… continuing to help those in need while maintaining an excellent attitude in tough conditions under extreme pressure.

Meet our Guest: Damian Lange, Site Lead for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Meet our Host: Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%. Additional Resources from this Episode We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/
Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

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Season 1 Episode 2 

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.

In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.

In this episode, we meet Tony Harris, the Chair of the Hospital Foundation Board. Barney and Tony discuss Tony’s history of philanthropy with the Foundation, how the growing Nanaimo region is facing overwhelming pressure on its healthcare system, and why potential donors should consider giving even though the hospital is tax-funded.

Meet our Guest:

• Tony Harris, Chair of the Board of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation

Meet our Host:

Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%.

Additional Resources from this Episode 

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/

Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

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Season 1 Episode 1 

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.

In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays… because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.

In today’s episode, we take a walk around the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to meet the people who keep it running behind the scenes and on the front lines. From nurses and doctors to custodial staff and administrators, we hear their stories, learn about their daily challenges and triumphs, and gain a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into making each day possible at the hospital.

Meet our Host:

Barney Ellis-Perry is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. He has served in this role since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing hospital along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission. Under his leadership, the Foundation has developed and implemented a new strategic plan to double fundraising in three years, increased cash donations by 50% in year one, and grown a terrific staff team by 40%.

Additional Resources from this Episode 

We've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list:

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/

Donate now!: https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/donate/

#podcast

Welcome to Harbouring Hope, a podcast brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, hosted by Foundation CEO Barney Ellis-Perry.

In each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Oceanside Health Centre, and other facilities supported by our Foundation to explore the many departments, innovations, and dedicated professionals who keep our healthcare system running. From doctors and nurses to administrative leaders and patients with lived experience, we’ll hear powerful stories that reveal both the challenges and the triumphs within our hospital walls.

Most importantly, we’ll shine a light on the critical role our community plays…because behind every success story is a network of generous supporters helping to make it all possible.