Dr. Jackson Blonde is no stranger to Chatham-Kent.
The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) recently announced that Blonde has joined the emergency medical team.
The physician grew up in C-K.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Blonde back to Chatham-Kent as a valued member of our Emergency Department team,” said Dr. Zeke Milkovic, CKHA’s chief of staff, in a media release. “His clinical experience, community connection, and dedication to patient-centred care make him an excellent addition to our hospital. We are proud to see a former local medical student and resident return home to give back to the community that played a role in his education and development.”
Blonde graduated from Ursuline College Chatham before earning his Bachelor of Science from Western University in 2018. He went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in London.
During med school, Blonde completed clinical rotations in hospitals across southwestern Ontario and did his two-year family medicine residency here.
“It’s an incredible privilege to return home to Chatham as part of CKHA’s emergency department team,” said Blonde. “I have always felt welcomed and respected by the staff and patients in Chatham-Kent and I am delighted to serve the community that has invested in me. I’m especially grateful for the opportunities CKHA has already provided me throughout my training, and I look forward to contributing to the high-quality, compassionate care that CKHA continually strives for.”
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