Tazdin Esmail, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry Consultant, Nelson Kwan, senior vice president & corporate controller, TELUS Communications Company, and Mike Nader, chief operating officer, were elected to the Board of the Richmond Hospital Foundation at their Annual General Meeting. Kush Panatch will serve as Chair for a second year.

Representatives from Tzu Chi Foundation toured Richmond Hospital recently in follow-up to a $50,000 contribution to help purchase two new sets of mini-laparoscopy surgical tools.

Check out the list of vendors who will be visiting the hospital next month.

Happy birthday and congratulations to Dexter, Parvathi and Renata, who celebrated birthdays in November and won this month’s birthday draw.

Highlights this year will include senior Administration staff dressed as Santa and his elves, the popular chocolate fountain and holiday music provided by many of the same superstars who participated in the VCH tobacco cessation music video. In the spirit of the holiday season, please bring a donation for The Richmond Food Bank.

The Richmond Moustache Challenge – a Movember event – is close race with the top contenders changing almost daily. You have only 8 more days to vote for your favorite moustache. All proceeds go to Richmond Hospital’s Urology Department.

Avoid the mall crowds while supporting our Auxiliary and finding unique gifts from the vendors who will be visiting Richmond Hospital during November.

Join the weekly Weight Watchers’ At Work Meetings being held at Richmond Hospital. The convenient program helps you lose weight in a sustainable way by adopting a healthier lifestyle and a new relationship with food and activity.