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Here's to the Years!

October 30, 2026

Good food, great company and plenty of fun made for a special evening as Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) celebrated its 2026 Annual Employee and Appointed Staff Long-Term Service Awards.

Held on October 22 at the Chesterville Legion, the annual celebration recognized 65 employees and appointed staff reaching service milestones, along with nine retirees. Among those being celebrated were three employees marking 25 years at WDMH, one marking 30 years and one celebrating an incredible 40 years of service.

“It’s always nice to take an evening to celebrate our people,” said CEO Cholly Boland. “These milestones represent a lot of years, a lot of memories and a lot of dedication to WDMH. We’re very fortunate to have such great people on our team.”

Guests enjoyed dinner, a chance to catch up with colleagues and entertainment from That Hypnotist Guy, who had the room completely under his spell. It was a fun way to celebrate some pretty impressive milestones.

The Long-Term Service Awards are a chance to pause and recognize the people who have been part of WDMH’s story over the years. Congratulations to all of this year’s honourees, and thank you for everything you do for WDMH, our patients, and our community.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, Chief Executive Officer, Winchester District Memorial Hospital, at 613-774-1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

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