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After being at St. Josephâs General Hospital for the past 14 years, hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Pierre Ozolins will be retiring early in the New Year. Ozolins, who came to Elliot Lake from British Columbia, started at St. Josephâs General Hospital in 2006 as the chief nursing officer. Ozolins replaced Mike Hukezalie as hospital CEO on April 1, 2015, after Hukezalie retired from the position. On Friday, Dec. 11, some of the members of the hospital board and the St. Josephâs Foundation of Elliot Lake along with some staff hosted a small ceremony outside of the hospital to wish him well on his upcoming retirement.
Author of the article: Kevin McSheffrey
Publishing date: Dec 28, 2020  â¢Â December 28, 2020  â¢Â 3 minute read  â¢Â
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After being at St. Josephâs General Hospital for the past 14 years, hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Pierre Ozolins will be retiring early in the New Year.
Ozolins, who came to Elliot Lake from British Columbia, started at St. Josephâs General Hospital in 2006 as the chief nursing officer.
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Ozolins replaced Mike Hukezalie as hospital CEO on April 1, 2015, after Hukezalie retired from the position.
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The CEO of St. Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake is asking the public to refrain from donating food to the hospital units and staff.
CEO Pierre Ozolins says the generosity is appreciated, but due to COVID-19 protocols, they cannot accept the donations.
He suggests that the public make donations to the St. Joseph’s Foundation or other community charities to honour the staff.
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The St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake’s annual Tree of Lights hosted it annual lighting ceremony outside of St. Joseph’s General Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 6. There were about 25 people at the event, far fewer than in past years because of COVID-19, but all wearing masks. Among those missing this year because of the pandemic were Ann Foy and the Jewels and Gents to sing Christmas carols. “But they do send their best wishes,” said Jim Graham, master of ceremonies for the Tree of Lights lighting. Elaine Johnson, St. Joseph’s General Hospital board chair, praised William Elliott, St. Joseph’s Foundation chair, for all the work he has for the CT scanner and the hospital bed replacement fundraisers.
Author of the article: Kevin McSheffrey
Publishing date: Dec 17, 2020 • December 17, 2020 • 2 minute read • Photo by KEVIN McSHEFFREY/THE STANDARD Pierre Ozolins, St. Joseph General Hospital CEO, looks through the CT scanner shortly after it arrived on Tuesday Dec. 8. It took more than three years of work by many people to get it in Elliot Lake. For the story, see page 6.
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St. Joseph’s General Hospital and the residents of Elliot Lake got an early Christmas present. After more than three years of eager anticipation, St. Joseph’s General Hospital’s CT scanner arrived on a transport on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at about 9:15 a.m.