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/

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