Recruitment efforts are bolstering the ranks at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
The organization has announced the hiring of Dr. Omoniyi Akinpeloye in the Hospitalist Program and Progressive Care Unit.
Dr. Akinpeloye studied in his home country of Nigeria before moving to Ireland, where he served as an Internal Medicine Specialist in a number of hospitals across the country.
CKHA’s Hospitalist Program oversees a range of inpatient areas, including the Medicine Units, Complex Continuing Care, and the Rehabilitation Unit.
Dr. Akinpeloye will also contribute his expertise to the Progressive Care Unit. This unit specializes in caring for patients with cardiac issues and chronic illnesses, often working towards stabilizing and improving patients’ health to facilitate their discharge or transfer to other units.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Akinpeloye to our hospital,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, CKHA. “His contributions to our services will be a great addition CKHA and help us further our commitment to delivering Patient and Family Centered Care to the Chatham-Kent community.”
