March 19, 2016 Glennis Zilm presents at Surrey Museum

Dressed in a heritage nursing uniform and armed with artifacts and photographs, Glennis Zilm transports you back to pioneer Surrey, when health care was not what it is today.

photo credit: Glennis Zilm
photo credit: Glennis Zilm

Surrey Museum, Cloverdale (on Highway 10), Saturday, March 19  2:00pm-3:00pm

By donation

See more at: http://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/2382.aspx#sthash.RPI72T2c.dpuf

The home pages are, http://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/2382.aspx –  one should be able to bring up a map.  There is lots of free parking, which one accesses from the back of the building on 56A Avenue.

Joan Doree passes on (1919-2016)

The BCHNS has lost a faithful friend and long time supporter. Following a brief illness, Joan died at Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver on February 26, 2016.

photo credit: Vancouver Sun obit notice
photo credit: Vancouver Sun obit notice

Joan’s initial nursing education was completed at St. Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing in Saskatoon (1940). She enlisted in the army during WWII and worked as a Lieutenant Nursing Sister primarily at the military hospital in Basingstoke, England. Upon her return to Canada after the war, Joan completed a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree at UBC (1949) and returned to work as a RN at several Vancouver hospitals before embarking on a lengthy career as a Public Health Nurse. Midway through her career, Joan earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration from the University of California, Berkeley (1967).

Joan was an active member of the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) until her death. She had a keen interest in history, especially Canadian, and was a member of both the BC History of Nursing Society and the Canadian Association for the History of Nursing.

There will be no service by request. Donations in Joan’s name can be made to the Mabel and Henry Doree Family Memorial Bursary at RNFBC and would be appreciated. (Administration Officer Registered Nurses Foundation of BC 100 – 1450 Creekside Drive Vancouver, BC V6J 5B3)

Birthday Wishes

Margaret Mainwaring recently celebrated her 105th birthday on February 5, 2016.

Kathy Murphy taking greetings from BCHNS & VGH Photo Credit: Kathy Murphy BCHNS member
Kathy Murphy taking greetings from BCHNS & VGH Photo Credit: Kathy Murphy BCHNS member

Margaret is a 1933 graduate from VGH School of Nursing and served in WWII. She received the Queen’s Silver Medal at Government House in 2012. Attending her birthday celebrations were representatives from the BCHNS, the military, and the VGH School of Nursing alumnae.

To read more on Margaret go to BC History of Nursing Society newsletters under Resources and Newsletters, The Summer 2011, volume 22| issue 2,  for a lovely account of her career & a photo.

Military Nursing Sister Dies

Harriet ‘Hallie’ Jennie Todd Sloan, C.M., C.D., B.N., Lt Col (Retired),passed away peacefully at home in Ontario on January 21 2016, her 99th birthday.

Photo Credit: From Google images
Photo Credit: From Google images

Born in Winnipeg, she grew up in Saskatoon and graduated in 1939 from the Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing. She enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and served overseas in France during World War II in the 8th Canadian General Hospital.

After D-Day, she participated in the liberation of Belgium and the Netherlands, and chose to remain in the Army to serve during peacetime. She rose to the rank of Matron-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces Medical Services. After retiring from the military, she began a second career with the Canadian Nurses Foundation.

Hallie was a tireless volunteer supporting veteran’s health care and the Nursing Sister’s Association of Canada. She was privileged to participate in several pilgrimages commemorating WWII Campaigns in Asia and Europe. In 2004, she was awarded the Order of Canada in recognition of her outstanding leadership for 50 years and advancing military nursing and patient care. She was also a Dame of the Order of St. John and last year as a D-Day veteran received the Legion of Honour.

Hallie remained close to her BC ties and was a long-time member of the BC History of Nursing Society and kept in touch with several of our members.

For further information about the memorial service and donations go to http://kellyfhkanata.sharingmemories.ca/site/HarrietHallieSloan.html?s=40

Post 2015 Marion Woodward Lecture

BCHNS Executive members attended Woodward Lecture October 15, 2015 as well as other BCHNS members.

Photo Credit: Cheryl Entwistle BCHNS
Photo Credit: Cheryl Entwistle BCHNS

Display table by Cheryl Entwistle & Catherine Haney as well as Kathy Murphy who recruited two new members.

On behalf of BCHNS we extend a hearty welcome to these two new members!!

Military Nursing Sister, June Newton passes

The BCHNS received the sad news of June Newton’s passing at the age of 96, on October 21st in Burnaby.

Photo Credit: B Holvick BCHNSJune was a Military Nurse in WW2 after graduating from Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria in September 1941. She kept an active role with the Military Nurses and always participated in the Vancouver Remembrance Day ceremony, often the one laying the wreath for the Military Nursing Sisters. June became a BCHNS member when the local group of Military Nurses disbanded.

June was the first nurse to receive the “Recognition Award” given by the BC History of Nursing Society for having made a significant contribution to the history of nursing.

To learn more about June’s career and her life in the military visit the History of Nursing News: Volume 20 Issue 2 July 2009 and Volume 22 Issue 1 March 2011, on this website under “Resources” & “Newsletters”.

The Memorial service will be on THURSDAY, NOV 26 at 11:00 a.m.  It will be held at Oakridge United Church on 41 Street east of Cambie Street, formerly known as St Giles.

Look for an announcement with details in the Sun and Province newspapers on the weekend before.

The UBC School of Nursing Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry November 19, 2015

The UBC School of Nursing Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry invites all members, colleagues, and friends to join us in celebrating the UBC Centennial.

The theme for the day is: “Almost a 100: University Nursing Education for the Future.” 

For more information & to view call for abstracts please click on link below OR check “EVENTS” PAGE

Please contact  [email protected]   or

Visit our blog at: http://blogs.ubc.ca/nursinghistory/