Partnership between Region and Niagara Health aims to address shortage of medical specialists - Niagara Economic Development

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is expanding its cancer program through the recruitment of specialized physicians, the addition of new clinical services and the continued expansion of an integrated model of care designed to provide patients with comprehensive cancer treatment close to home. Led by Javier Muñoz, MD, Cancer Center Director, the program is bringing together experts across medical, cardiac and surgical oncology, pulmonary medicine, imaging, pathology and supportive care to deliver coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. “When 35% of cancer patients leave Southwest Florida to receive care, it signals a significant unmet need in our region,” said Paul Hiltz, President and CEO of NCH. “That’s why we’re enhancing this integrated program around the needs of each patient, bringing together highly specialized physicians, advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, clinical research and the expertise of Northwestern Medicine so more patients can receive sophisticated, coordinated cancer care here in Southwest Florida.”As part of its continued growth, NCH will be hiring a breast medical oncologist in January.

SarniaBy Melanie IrwinSeptember 29, 2026 - 6:01amBluewater Health is expanding its professional staff with the addition of two new specialists in Sarnia-Lambton. Child and youth psychiatrist Dr. Chukwulo Ndubisi and urologist Dr. Deron Britt have joined the team. Dr. Ndubisi brings extensive international experience in youth mental health, addiction, and early intervention, having most recently practiced in New Brunswick and Windsor-Essex. He also has experience teaching medical students and residents at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and Dalhousie University. "Joining Bluewater Health is a golden opportunity to broaden my impact in an area I’m deeply passionate about — youth and family mental health," said Dr. Ndubisi. "I hope to bring compassion to every interaction and instill hope in every person I encounter. "Dr. Britt completed his medical training at the University of Ottawa and residency at McMaster. "I am truly excited to join the team at Bluewater Health," said Dr. Britt. "This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality urologic care to the community of Sarnia and its surrounding areas.

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