Bluewater Health's top doctor is being recognized for his communication skills.
Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Mike Haddad has been awarded the 2022 Communications Champion Award by the London chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC London).
In a media release, the IABC said Haddad was recognized for demonstrating outstanding communication and leadership in the Sarnia-Lambton community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as for his support of his organization’s communications team.
"Dr. Haddad has established himself as a trusted voice of reason through video updates, social media communication, media interviews and letters to the community," read the release.
The award was presented during the annual Virtuoso Awards Celebration at Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre June 23.
Haddad said he was honoured to receive the prestigious award.
“As a practicing ICU physician and medical leader at my own organization, I’ve come to further appreciate the extreme importance of effective, fast, nimble and transparent communication to gain trust, relay up-to-date information, combat misinformation and enhance public safety,” said Haddad. “As a medical leader, I fully support Bluewater Health’s communication team and the great work they do."
Another 22 awards were presented at the ceremony, including two to a former Bluewater Health communications chief. Julia Oosterman received Awards of Excellence in the Audio/Visual category for the Bluewater Health Strategic Plan project and for the Ryan's House project. Oosterman was with the hospital from October 2016 to May 2022.
