TEGH 2014 Spring Newsletter.indd
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TEGH 2014 Spring Newsletter.indd
Why I Give Back… Brad Boyes Y ou may know Brad Boyes as #24, Right Wing for the NHL Florida Panthers. Here at Toronto East General we know Brad as a kind-hearted, generous community member. Spring 2014 Enhancing Cancer Care in our Community said Brad, who had shopped for 50 toys to brighten the days of our youngest patients. Check out our website at foundation.tegh.on.ca to hear more from Brad Boyes about why he gives back. Over the past few years, Brad has volunteered his time at a number of our events. He joined us at our inaugural Laughter is the Best Medicine comedy gala, has raced hospital beds down the Danforth twice as part of the annual Danforth Dash, and has signed autographs for fans to help raise money during two past McHappy Days. N ew Diagnostic Assessment Units (DAUs) for Breast, Colorectal and Chest have recently opened at Toronto East General to provide expedited care for patients who are suspected of having cancer. A win for both residents and family physicians in this community, the new DAUs are modelled on TEGH’s groundbreaking lung cancer rapid diagnosis program (Time-to-Treat), which successfully reduced the time from suspicion of lung cancer to diagnosis and treatment by 71 per cent, and has become the standard of care across Ontario. DAUs are cost-effective for the hospital and excellent for patient care. Patients referred to a DAU get additional support and rapid access to diagnostic testing and specialist doctors during a very stressful time in their lives. The entire process takes place with the help of a clinical navigator who During the 2012 holiday season, Brad, accompanied by his wife, Elissa, and their daughter, Taylor, visited the Hospital to donate his time and a large number of toys to the young patients staying in the hospital over the holidays. “It was something we wanted to do, make a donation to a hospital,” ........................................................................................... Message from the Chair helps guide patients through their journey, ensuring they are well informed and their appointments are coordinated. This means that the number of visits from presentation of symptoms to final diagnosis is minimized and the sequence of diagnostic visits takes place correctly. Penny Walcott, Director of Surgery, says that “establishing the TEGH DAUs was only possible due to the extraordinary cooperation of many hospital departments including Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging. All service areas rearrange their schedules to ensure access to care for these patients.” Family doctors in the community recently attended an information session about the new DAUs and were delighted to have access to this service close to home. For more information: www.tegh.on.ca/cancer. Diagnostic Assessment Unit at a Glance BREAST Visit foundation.tegh.on.ca and find out how your hospital is growing. Sign up for our email list by June 30th for your chance to win an iPad! ........................................................................................... • Specializing in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment • Able to take a patient from initial appointment through the necessary tests and procedures to diagnosis all in just one week • If surgery is necessary, the goal is to have it booked quickly, usually within two weeks COLORECTAL • A team of highly trained doctors, surgeons and nurses who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer • 24 hours after receiving referral, the clinical navigators contacts the patient to arrange colonoscopy within 1-2 days • Results are often available immediately after the procedure and the doctor who performed the examination will discuss them with the patient • Appointments are set for any further testing necessary to complete diagnosis and treatment; surgery, if required, is scheduled on a priority basis CHEST (Lung Time-to-Treat) Congratulations Our Docs have done it again! Toronto East General Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize our Physicians for their 100% participation in the campaign for our Hospital’s capital redevelopment project. • Our team of surgeons, respirologists, respiratory therapists collaborate to decide the necessary diagnostic tests • Toronto East General Hospital is a Level 1 Thoracic Surgery Centre of Excellence – one of only 12 in Ontario • Winner of two Innovation Awards from Cancer Care Ontario for rapid access and investigation of suspicion of lung cancer Toronto East General Foundation newsletter Joseph Neale | Grateful Patient Story H e’d never tried smoking, but when Joseph Neale was 20 years old, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. This is his story about courage and the power of music. “Thinking that I might either die or might not be able to sing, it was just very hard for me,” remembers Joseph. It was coughing fits that alerted the Toronto-based singer and songwriter to get medical attention. They were so bad, he couldn’t get through a sentence. “During a conversation, I would have coughed at least 100 times. I would be coughing between words and I couldn’t get a word out,” Joseph recalls. When Joseph first met with TEGH Chief of Surgery and thoracic surgeon, Dr. Carmine Simone, he wanted to make sure that he explored all of his options. Once he had all of the answers to his satisfaction, he realized that surgery was his best option. “I think when I was with Dr. Simone that he probably looked at me as a son, and let me know that if it were his son he would do the surgery right now. At the end of it all, I listened to him and I survived. He saved my life.“ Within two months, as a cancer survivor, Joseph was already back in studio making music. We are immensely proud to announce that 100% of our Hospital’s dedicated physicians have contributed to the campaign. Each and every physician here at TEGH has stepped forward to demonstrate his or her support of the TEGH provided Joseph with the services, equipment and testing needed to face this disease. Joseph credits the compassionate and committed staff, cutting-edge technology and innovative programs like the Chest Diagnostic Assessment Unit for helping him beat cancer. In a few days Joseph will be launching a special campaign to raise funds for Toronto East General Hospital. Visit foundation.tegh.on.ca/Joseph to watch Joseph’s touching story and join our email list to be the first to hear about his exciting campaign. This is Your Moment… TEGH Foundation Room A-128, 825 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON M4C 3E7 Tel: (416) 469-6003 · Fax: (416) 469-6605 · Website: foundation.tegh.on.ca · Facebook.com/EastGeneral · Twitter @EastGeneral MARGARET FR ANKLIN MICHAEL McGHEE There comes a time when transformative change is not an option—but an imperative. Consider sharing your story with us and you could appear in the next newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or ideas please contact Nina Tu, Direct Response Specialist at (416) 469-6580 Ext. 3425 or by email at [email protected]. ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, and has made an investment in the future of health care right here in this community. I want to take this opportunity to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to the Toronto East General physicians. We have such an amazing team here. I continue to be amazed by the dedication and contribution of staff, physicians and volunteers. As you read through our newsletter, I think you will enjoy learning about some of our health care innovations such as the Diagnostic Assessment Units for patients who are suspected of having cancer. This is an incredible service created right here at TEGH to assist our patients during a very stressful time. You will also meet just a few of the staff, patients and supporters who motivate each of us here to set new standards in patient-centred care each and every day. I hope you are inspired to join us and help champion the transformation of health care for our community. Michael Burns Chair, TEGH Foundation Toronto East General Hospital Board Appointments If you would like to share your grateful patient story, please contact Nina Tu at (416) 469-6580 x3425. ............................................................................................ Privacy Statement: The Toronto East General Hospital Foundation complies with all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. The Foundation does not trade, rent or sell any personal information. The Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of its employees, volunteers, donors, potential supporters and other stakeholders. The Foundation values the trust of those with whom we deal, and of the public, and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us. We thank you for allowing us to mail this information to you. If you would prefer to not receive calls, information or mailings, please feel free to contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at (416) 469-6003 to have your name removed from our list. This is an exciting time for our Hospital. The new activity in our parking lot is a welcome indication that we are moving even closer to the start of construction of the new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre! You may have seen the coverage or received a letter in the mail launching our Final 100 Days, marking the final phase of our capital redevelopment campaign. Over the next few months, we will be hosting a number of events to rally the power of community in support of our vital redevelopment project. I invite you to learn more, inside this newsletter and I hope to see you at some of our upcoming events. R A JIV SINGAL MD, FRCSC Margaret Franklin is President and CEO of Marret Private Wealth. With more than 20 years of institutional and private client investment management experience, Marg has held senior positions at Barclays Global Investors, State Street Global Advisors and Mercers advising institutional clients on investment strategies and asset allocation. Marg is the Past Chair of the global CFA Institute and also chaired the Planning, Audit and Risk and External Relations committees. As well, she a Past President of the Toronto CFA Society. Marg speaks regularly in the areas of private wealth, asset allocation, behavioural finance and general investing. She has a BA in Economics from McMaster University and is a CFA charterholder. ....................................................................... Michael McGhee is Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group, where he leads the Auto Finance business in Canada, including sales, product and service. Prior to joining TD’s Auto Finance business, Michael spent twenty years in increasingly senior roles with TD Commercial Banking, where he led operations including Greater Toronto Area, Atlantic Canada, and Vancouver Island. He is the past Treasurer of the IWK Health Centre Foundation and a past Board member of the Pier 21 Canada’s Immigration Museum. Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. ....................................................................... Dr. Rajiv Singal joined the surgical staff at Toronto East General Hospital in 1995. Rajiv has held various leadership positions at TEGH including President of the Medical Staff Association and serving on a number of committees. Rajiv currently leads the Surgical Robotics Program jointly run by TEGH and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He was Head, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at TEGH from 2001 to 2012 and is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. Rajiv supervises the Clinical Endourology Fellowship program at TEGH under the umbrella of U of T and also teaches undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees. Charitable Registration Number: BN 11925 9448 RR0001 TEGH 2014 Spring Newsletter.indd 1-4 2014-05-28 2:02 PM Gifts In Your Will D uring the next few months you may hear about and we hope you will take advantage of - one of the free public education sessions that are part of a wider national Leave A Legacy TM campaign. This program is designed to inform members of the public on the importance of leaving a charitable gift in their Wills. It encourages all of us to stop and consider how we can help make our communities a better place by leaving a charitable gift in our Will and shows us how straightforward this type of giving can be. Legacies work wonders at our hospital. No matter what the size, bequest gifts help us buy vital medical equipment and enhance facilities. Over the past few years, gifts through Wills have helped to purchase chemotherapy treatment chairs, cardiology monitors, and mattresses in Palliative Care. As well, they have allowed us to redecorate and furnish the Intensive Care Waiting Room, Oncology Treatments Rooms and build the new Paediatric Isolation Room in the Stavro Critical Care Emergency Department. None of this would have been possible without the help of the men and women who so thoughtfully remembered Toronto East General Hospital in their Wills. W Thanks to the deep commitment of the Friends of TEGH Cabinet, and the generosity of all of those who have supported this campaign, TEGH is setting a new standard in children’s emergency services. Children and their families who arrive at TEGH now have access to a childfriendly environment with increased privacy and childcentred care. Our hospital partners with The Hospital for Sick Children to offer one of the highest standards of paediatric emergency care in available in this city. Featuring multiple Emmy and Grammy Award winner, the critically acclaimed Please take a moment to consider leaving a gift to Toronto East General Hospital in your Will. Your final act of generosity will have a transformational impact on patient care—for our children and grandchildren. CHRIS ROCK On Christmas Eve, patients, volunteers and our medical staff received a special visit from Mike Duco from the Toronto Marlies. Born at TEGH, Mike distributed teddy bears, which were generously donated by Toronto Community News. With exceptional benefits, including complimentary foursomes and brand exposure to a high-powered roster of golfers, your company can host VIP clients at an outstanding tournament while showcasing your commitment to community. ....................... For more information on leaving gift in your Will to Toronto East General Hospital, please contact Debbie Owen, our Planned Giving Officer, at (416) 469-6580 Ext. 2161 or by email at [email protected]. This unforgettable event kicks off with a Celebrity Draft Party on Friday, October 17th, followed by a fun-filled day of softball action on Saturday, October 18th. It’s a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to mix and mingle with Major League Baseball players and alumni along with other professional athletes and celebrities. Parkview Hills Community Association It’s easy to start your own team! Just visit www.grandslamtegh.ca and register as a team captain. Then, get 12-14 of your heavyhitter-wannabees to join you to raise funds to enter your team into the tournament. Skill level doesn’t matter – it’s a fun event for friends —or corporate team-building. We’ll help you cover all the bases! Tee Up For a Great Cause! T SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 Welcoming back TEGH Friend WILL ARNETT Visit us online – foundation.tegh.on.ca - to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will as well as for dates of public information sessions about estate planning. as Master of Ceremonies Presenting Sponsor Whistler’s, located in East York, recently held their 23rd annual Golf Tournament and, is directing their proceeds to the Children’s Emergency at TEGH. Owner Steve Mastoras (far right), a former member of the TEGH Foundation Board of Directors and East York Councillor, has pledged to raise $10k by the end of this year. ............................. Help us hit a grand slam for Toronto East General Hospital! his year’s East York Old Boys golf tournament will support the establishment of Toronto East General Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art Lung Centre. This innovative Lung Centre will combine the renowned expertise of our Thoracic Surgery and Respiratory Services to offer the city’s most comprehensive chest health care. Whistler’s 23rd annual Golf Tournament Sign up now to field a team for our Inaugural Celebrity Softball Tournament with Honorary Chair, Joe Carter! as Headline Performer For more information visit foundation.tegh.on.ca/gala TEGH 2014 Spring Newsletter.indd 5-8 Step up to the Plate at Grand Slam! Mike Duco visits TEGH We’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Annual Golf Classic, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Monday, June 9th, at the prestigious Scarboro Golf & Country Club! For more information on confirming your sponsorship, visit: foundation.tegh.on.ca/golf We thank and congratulate the Friends of TEGH for reaching their campaign goal! We also thank you for embracing the children of our community by supporting the fundraising events held throughout the campaign in support of this important initiative. If you have already included us in your Will please contact Debbie and let her know. The amount and type of gift is always confidential and if you prefer, you can remain anonymous. Community Events Foremost Sponsorship Opportunity e are pleased to announce that the Friends of TEGH have reached their $250,000 goal in support of the Children’s Emergency Unit Challenge! Here at Toronto East General Hospital, we are privileged to benefit from a long tradition of members of our community donating through gifts in their Wills. In fact, the hospital’s very beginnings were made possible, in part, as a result of money contributed through an estate. During the campaign to establish a hospital in east Toronto, led by Joseph H. Harris, an East York MP, William McKay donated 1.5 acres of farmland. A generous bequest from the Estate of William Hill was used to purchase the additional land necessary to make the dream of a community hospital a reality. Now 85 years later, donations through estates continue to be an important source of funds for our hospital. These gifts come from people just like you, men and women who support Toronto East General Hospital through regular giving — people who want to do more but may want to maintain current income and capital. A gift in your Will allows you to do just this, while making a meaningful contribution to the future of patient care at Toronto East General. It allows you to create a Legacy of Health for generations to come. Upcoming Events Friends of Toronto East General Hospital golfers, donors and sponsors make this tournament one of our largest and most enjoyable fundraising events of the year. Please join us on August 25th as we swing for health care excellence in our community—and beyond. For more information visit us online at foundation.tegh.on.ca/en/events/eyob. To date, the EYOB Golf Tournament has raised more than $500,000 for Toronto East General Hospital. Our fabulous To talk to someone about any of our upcoming events, please contact Shannon De Mello at (416) 469-6580 Ext. 2085 or by email at [email protected]. Justin Van Dette and Effie Panagiotopoulos from the Board of Directors of the Parkview Hills Community Association (PHCA), recently presented TEGH with a cheque for $5,150. The Parkview Hills Community Association is committed to raising $10,000 by the end of 2014. ..................................................... Metro Toronto Rotary TV Auction The 33rd annual Metro Toronto Rotary TV Auction, with the amazing support of the East York Rotary Club, raised vital funds for a number of organizations, including TEGH. Friends Bob Kinnear, Warren Sawkiw and John Tory were there to help co-host the event. .................................................. Patty & Franks Grand Opening Toronto East General Hospital was pleased to benefit from the opening day celebration of Patty & Franks in the heart of Greektown, where a portion of sales were donated to TEGH. Patty & Franks proudly presented TEGH with a cheque for $500. Thank you! ....................................................................... Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign Eleven local stores took part in the Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign, which raised more than $27,000 in support of women’s health programs at TEGH. Photo caption: John Tory, Mark Bocek, Lakeyshia Bertie, and Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist, John Papastergiou; and Anthony Farnell. 2014-05-28 2:02 PM