Shared on behalf of Georgia Carr, Manager of Laboratory Services

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Debbie Anderson, Laboratory Administrative Assistant & Office Supervisor, will be retiring on June 30, 2022.

Debbie obtained her Honours Diploma in the Medical Office Assistant program at the Toronto School of Business Career Canada College in 2002. In addition throughout the years, she has also obtained specialized learning in the areas of office suite computer software systems, medical terminology, transcription, chemistry, biology and phlebotomy.

Debbie began her healthcare career at McKellar General Hospital in 2003 in Health Records, which involved dedicated service throughout the amalgamation. Following this, Debbie transitioned through many roles, including Dictation Typist at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, Secretary at the TBRHSC’s CCDC & Maternity Centre, Secretary with the Ontario Breast Screening Program, Clerk III in the Laboratory Services Pathology Office & lastly, becoming the Laboratory Administrative Assistant and Office Supervisor.

This distinctive background has provided Debbie with a unique knowledge base which is beneficial to the lab, overall. Debbie is a key member of the team, with a myriad of duties which includes facilitating varied requests for key stakeholders such as physicians including pathologists, programs and servicing clients both internal and external, lab professionals, etc.

Please come and say goodbye to Debbie between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. on June 30 (lab lunch room #1706). Treats will be available. Lastly, Debbie is known for her good sense of humor, kind demeanor and dedication. She will be greatly missed. We wish Debbie the best of luck.