Nanaimo Hospital Foundation

Harbouring Hope

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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 h...

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The Fight for Fair Care 09.07.2026 32:50

Nanaimo is a historically blue-collar community, where access to healthcare has long been a challenge. This area is home to half the population of Vancouver Island but only gets 1/5th of its health resources. On this first episode of Season 2 of Harbouring Hope, host Barney Ellis-Perry chats with Donna Hais and Jon Waddell from the Fair Care Alliance, a grassroots advocacy group that’s been workin...

New Season New Stories 02.07.2026 2:25

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 ongo...

Cardiac Care 21.08.2025 24:00

The Power of Imaging 14.08.2025 14:15

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 ou...

Beyond the Walls of NRGH Community Care in Central Island 07.08.2025 19:34

NRGH Today - Damian Lange, Site Lead for NRGH in conversation with Barney 31.07.2025 15:32

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 profes...

Why Support Healthcare with Tony Harris, Chair of the Hospital Foundation Board 24.07.2025 16:46

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 profe...

If These Walls Could Talk 17.07.2025 26:04

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 profe...

Trailer: Harbouring Hope 15.07.2025 2:41