Dr. William Hutchinson Award

Dr. Kwok-Lock Lam Recipient of 2011 Dr. William Hutchinson Award

 

Dr. Lam is a well-known Pediatrician who has dedicated more than 30 years of his working life to caring for fragile babies and children. He began working in Sault Ste. Marie in 1977 and his legacy has continued throughout the decades. Dr. Lam was a pioneer in his field, establishing the neonatal intensive care unit at SAH, educating nursing staff in this area of expertise and purchasing the required equipment.
 

Dr. Lam also served as Chief of the Pediatrics Department, participated in a number of committees and worked tirelessly as an advocate for babies and children. His expertise enabled families and newborn babies to receive care in Sault Ste. Marie instead of having to travel to other centres. Dr. Lam is known for having never refused a patient into his practice, always accepting out-of-town transfers and often personally going out on transport to retrieve critically ill newborns, including significantly premature babies.
 

SAH’s Board, staff, physicians and volunteers wish to congratulate and thank Dr. Lam for such dedicated service to the residents of Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma region.


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