In Season 2 of Harbouring Hope, we're exploring the people, partnerships, and bold ideas transforming healthcare in Nanaimo and across Central and North Vancouver Island. Join Barney Ellis-Perry, your host and CEO of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, as he chats with people from the front lines of our healthcare facilities and those whose generous time and donations help support ongoing improvement of healthcare in our community.
This second season digs deeper into topics like healthcare advocacy, innovation, philanthropy and all the exciting things happening here in our region. From advocates who are turning healthcare into a defining political issue, to people working to attract fresh talent from across the border, to people whose own medical journeys have inspired them to get involved, our guests this season will open your eyes to a world of possibility and hope for a better tomorrow.
About Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Harbouring Hope is brought to you by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. As a trusted partner to donors, healthcare providers, and the community, NDHF is dedicated to elevating healthcare excellence for Central Vancouver Island. Supported by generous donors, NDHF helps foster a healthier future for all by funding critical medical equipment and major healthcare projects, enhancing patient comfort, and ensuring residents receive top-tier medical care close to home.
About your Host
Barney Ellis-Perry has proudly served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation since 2022. His role includes engaging members of the community in support of a vital and growing Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Oceanside Health Centre, along with three long-term care facilities and two businesses that support their mission: Code Brew Cafe and Nanaimo Lifeline.
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What is Harbouring Hope?
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.